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TomH84
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by TomH84 » Sat 19 Jul, 2014 23:36
Hey all,
Thought I'd post a couple of "Zed pics" from my recent two-week trip to France. We covered 2200 miles averaging 33mpg: visiting Rouen, the Loire, Brittany, and Normandy. Great trip! Driving in France is such a breeze. The roof was down for two weeks
I was surprised at just how much stuff you can fit in the Zed. The car was full when we left, yet there was still room to bring back loads of wine
Waiting for the Ferry at Calais - front of the queue!
Dover by
TomHorsley, on Flickr
By Mont St Michel
By Mont St Michel by
TomHorsley, on Flickr
Spot of Camping too!
Point Chateau by
TomHorsley, on Flickr
And a couple from beautiful France...
Chateau Chenonceau:
France 2014_0046 by
TomHorsley, on Flickr
Honfleur:
Honfleur by
TomHorsley, on Flickr
Looking forward to the next trip!
Tom
2002 BMW Z3 2.2i 82k
1971(K) MGB GT - the 'other' car

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Davejue1
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by Davejue1 » Sun 20 Jul, 2014 07:34
Looks like you had a fantastic time, myself and the wife love France and should have been away for two weeks in June but unfortunately had to cancel due to personal reasons but we have already booked for next year staying in a chateau on the South Brittany-Loire border, we to are going in the Zed as for us the driving around France with the roof down is what the holiday is all about. Pleased you had a good time. The big question is, would you do it again ???
Cheers
Dave
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Mike Fishwick
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by Mike Fishwick » Sun 20 Jul, 2014 14:09
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eddie1
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by eddie1 » Sun 20 Jul, 2014 20:31
Great pictures of stunning scenery. How did the car perform? Z or the sprite?
Eddie1
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Phil
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by Phil » Sun 20 Jul, 2014 20:55
Some great pictures.
We are off to France at the end of August and doing Honfleur and the Loire. Great part of France, one of our favourites.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
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Mike
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by Mike » Sun 20 Jul, 2014 21:04
Phil; If you are doing Loire visit us at La Gacilly in Morbihan - a nice drive into south east brittany and go for a trip on out boats
www.day-boats.com. You can combine with a trip to Loudeac motor museum as well
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Mike Fishwick
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by Mike Fishwick » Mon 21 Jul, 2014 13:04
Once I get off the ferry in France I feel relaxed and at home - driving is still a pleasure here - I'm sure you will enjoy your hols - but watch out for the Priorite a Driot at any junction which does not have a definite signt that you have priorite! Revise the French road signs well before you leave. If you would like a write-up on driving in France, and Prioritie a Droit, email me on
ozimandius@wanadoo.fr.
Both the Sprite, the Z3 enjoys being used in France, and (so far) the Z3 has remained as reliable, in spite of its age and mileage - long may it do so!
A Z3 is not just for Christmas - it's for life!
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Phil
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by Phil » Mon 21 Jul, 2014 14:13
Mike wrote:Phil; If you are doing Loire visit us at La Gacilly in Morbihan - a nice drive into south east brittany and go for a trip on out boats
http://www.day-boats.com. You can combine with a trip to Loudeac motor museum as well
We are staying at Fontevraud near Saumur and then moving onto Cangey near Chaumont. Brittany is a bit out of the way I'm afraid.
I have serious wine tasting/purchasing plans afoot!!
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
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Mike Fishwick
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by Mike Fishwick » Mon 21 Jul, 2014 16:16
An interesting visit in the Loire area is the Tank Museum at Saumur - signposted as the 'Musee des Blindes,' it is on the southern side of the river, in the higher part of town. Parking is good, and Saumur has plenty of hotel, restaurants, and campsites.
A Z3 is not just for Christmas - it's for life!
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Mike Fishwick
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by Mike Fishwick » Tue 22 Jul, 2014 13:13
Some of the famous chateaux look as if they are falling down, but in addition to Chenonceaux, two others are outstanding - Azay-le-Rideau, 15 miles SW of Tours, and Chambourd, about 30 miles SW of Orleans.
A Z3 is not just for Christmas - it's for life!
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