Well after wanting to drive over and under the Millau "Sky" Bridge I think I may finally be on my way if France opens up soon. I have booked the 2 day ferry to Spain, a couple of overnight stays on the Mediterranean coast, including Barcelona. Onto Andorra for some altitude in the Pyrenees and then back through France to the Eurotunnel staying in Millau, Bourges, Saint-Quentin possibly pulling in te old French GP track at Reims as usual.
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Well after wanting to drive over and under the Millau "Sky" Bridge I think I may finally be on my way if France opens up soon. I have booked the 2 day ferry to Spain, a couple of overnight stays on the Mediterranean coast, including Barcelona. Onto Andorra for some altitude in the Pyrenees and then back through France to the Eurotunnel staying in Millau, Bourges, Saint-Quentin possibly pulling in te old French GP track at Reims as usual.
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Can't France get their own bridge design? 
Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, Florida
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, Florida
I went over it on a family holiday 8 years ago. Lovely area to visit. Looking forward to updates and photos, especially of the Pyrenees. I am slightly envious 😄
Have a great Road Trip Russ & fingers crossed France opens up in time
Enjoyed our visit way back in 2013 to Millau and wished We'd scheduled more time for the area..
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Enjoyed our visit way back in 2013 to Millau and wished We'd scheduled more time for the area..
Been trying to get there since 2018 but with parents (2) dying, grandkids being born and COVID, our plans for several trips have been scuppered. Hoping that 2022 will be the year. Looks like a great trip.
We went there years ago soon after it opened. Went over it from the south, then into Millau town, where you still get a view of the bridge. Then followed the D992 under the bridge all the way round to the (Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, 12250, France) caves at Roquefort, where they make the cheese. Then had a tour around the cheese caves. We thought it was great, but the kids have never forgiven us for not going to the Haribo factory further south !!! I remember there being a good place to park on the D992 just west of the bridge that gives fantastic views! Hope you get away OK, and have a great time!!
Oh I remember it well.
July 2005 on my way to Spain in a Ford (Shhh), not long after it was opened.
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Breathtaking
July 2005 on my way to Spain in a Ford (Shhh), not long after it was opened.
Breathtaking
Took my ZZR1200 over the Millau a few years ago with a group of us all on bikes. We were 'making progress' with three figure speeds clocked on the bridge so we didn't see a lot of it until, after a few diverts, we went under it, parked below and had a coffee. Beautiful area, perfect for a jaunt in the new to me SLK which I will do when things return to normality..🙏😉.
Headlamps changed see Headlights - switching from RHD to LHD R171
Also snow chains ordered for Andorra because it's snow chains or winter tyres until May 15th.
Also snow chains ordered for Andorra because it's snow chains or winter tyres until May 15th.
Top tip.....
So I have been testing some luggage space alternatives and discovered that removing the hard floor part of the boot gives another inch of depth/height. This enables me to get a full size case and a cabin size case in the car with large areas both sides of the cabin case. Removing the floor makes the floor flexible and therefore accepting the soft luggage to enter the spare wheel. Ii know there are sets you can purchase to maximise the space but I already have plenty of luggage
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So I have been testing some luggage space alternatives and discovered that removing the hard floor part of the boot gives another inch of depth/height. This enables me to get a full size case and a cabin size case in the car with large areas both sides of the cabin case. Removing the floor makes the floor flexible and therefore accepting the soft luggage to enter the spare wheel. Ii know there are sets you can purchase to maximise the space but I already have plenty of luggage
All hotels booked and some places of interest noted. Let's hope the weather is calm in the Bay of Biscay.
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Hi Russ, just noticed that you are passing through Clermont Ferrand on your way up. The Michelin museum is really good there. If you have the time, definitely worth a look, as is a trip to the top of the Puy De Dome nearby.
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First night, on the left near the umbrellas.
Chalk and Cheese is the name of the game to keep the Wife interested....
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Chalk and Cheese is the name of the game to keep the Wife interested....
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