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Getting there

Ferries & Channel Tunnel

The same company must be used for the outward and return journeys but the routes may be mixed. On Brittany Ferries and P&O routes accommodation on overnight crossings is compulsory.

Overnight Stopovers

Carisma Holidays offer a comprehensive range of hotels en route to our sites through Hotels Abroad. They have a network of good quality and easy-to-find hotels. Prices, for an average family, range from around £40 to £60 a night. Full details of prices and locations are covered in a separate brochure that can be requested on your booking form.

If you live a long distance from the English ferry ports, we have negotiated a special rate for you for overnight accommodation in Portsmouth, Dover or Plymouth. These modern, comfortable hotels will cost just £60 per family per night for 2 adults and up to 2 children. Please 'phone Carisma for details.

Fly/Drive

Fly/Drive is becoming an easy option to get to the west coast of France with flights now available to Bordeaux, Biarritz, La Rochelle and Nantes. We can provide advice of flights and car hire. If you would like to use Fly/Drive then we will reduce our base prices by £100 - Please telephone us for details or click here for more information.

Motor Insurance

Why take a chance on your car breaking down and spoiling your holiday? For just £39 our breakdown policy, arranged by the Green Flag, will give you peace of mind. Should your car break down in France or in the UK they will provide roadside assistance, hire you a car to continue your holiday or return home and, if necessary, even bring your car home to the UK.

Carisma can offer the total security of a policy arranged by the Green Flag, Britain's premier motoring organization. One free 'phone call to their French Control Centre will put you in touch with English speaking staff 24 hours a day who will pin-point your position and organise assistance.

Your Vehicle & Insurance

You should take your insurance certificate, vehicle registration document or log book, MOT certificate and driving licence.

In France, displaying a GB sticker is mandatory, as is carrying a warning triangle and fitting headlamp deflectors. Carrying spare headlamp bulbs is strongly advised.

If you change your car after receiving your ferry tickets please do not notify us as these tickets are valid for any car, of any length, and will be accepted at the port. Petrol stations at supermarkets are generally cheaper. Minimum Third Party risks are automatically covered under EEC regulations but , if your policy gives comprehensive or fire & theft cover you may need to obtain a Green Card through your insurers to extend this cover to driving abroad.

If you are holidaying at Messanges and intend to visit Spain you must obtain a Bail Bond through your insurers.

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