Where we are

 

Situated near the town of Gorron in the Mayenne region of Western Loire, and ideally placed for use as a central base for visiting Normandy, Brittany, the beautiful Loire Valley and Le Mans - just 65 miles away.

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We are 1½ hours from St Malo (70 miles*), 2 from Caen (84.0 miles*), 2½ from Cherbourg (120 miles*) and 2¾ from Le Harve  (132 miles*).
*These times and milages are via direct routes but could vary +/- depending on your chosen route.

Recommended crossings.
Overnight - Portsmouth to St Malo - Brittany Ferries
Portsmouth to Le Harve - LD Lines
Day - Portsmouth to Caen. Cherbourg, St Malo - Brittany Ferries
Poole to Cherbourg  - Brittany Ferries
(See 'Travel Tips-Ferries' for links to carriers).

Suggested travel directions

Click on port name for full directions to Gorron. 

Caen (Ouisterham)/Le Harve

Calais

Cherbourg

St Malo/Roskoff

Ensure that you have sufficient fuel to complete your journey as very few petrol stations are open after 7pm, and most are closed Sunday's and Public Holidays

 
(Check for French 2010 Public Holidays).

There are automatic (card) facilities outside the Cherbourg terminal and on the road from the Caen (Ouisterham) terminal, but for those wanting to re-fuel at either Poole or Portsmouth before embarkation click here for information.