Le Surrey Run - part deux

[Mrs_T]

Having just received a brochure from Sea France with some really good discounts, I thought I might as well start the ball rolling regarding next years Le Surrey Run - part deux.
The intended destination is Reims, staying at The Holiday Inn (see address below for the right one!)Holiday Inn Garden Court
REIMS CITY CENTRE
46, rue Buirette
REIMS, 51100
FRANCE
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

After a successful trip in September, I thought it would be a grand idea to plan another trip to the lovely open roads of France. The date will be the first weekend in September (3rd, 4th and 5th). As we were all knackered by the early start on the Saturday, I thought we could catch a ferry on Friday evening and stay in France.

Your thoughts please.

If we book a ferry this early, the discount if quite large.

Karen



>>> Edited by Mrs_T on Thursday 30th October 14:17

[qualityscrew]

Mrs_T said:

Having just received a brochure from Sea France with some really good discounts, I thought I might as well start the ball rolling regarding next years Le Surrey Run - part deux. The intended destination is Reims, staying at The Holiday Inn (see address below for the right one!)Holiday Inn Garden Court REIMS CITY CENTRE 46, rue Buirette REIMS, 51100 FRANCE Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] After a successful trip in September, I thought it would be a grand idea to plan another trip to the lovely open roads of France. The date will be the first weekend in September (3rd, 4th and 5th). As we were all knackered by the early start on the Saturday, I thought we could catch a ferry on Friday evening and stay in France. Your thoughts please. If we book a ferry this early, the discount if quite large. Karen

Not that I'm poking my nose in - Ok I am, but why, when going to France, don't you stay in a French hotel instead of a 'souless' International tower-block? I can highly recomend the Hotel Angleterre in Chalons which has lovely rooms and a fabulous restaurant and is FRENCH! Chalons is also very handily placed for Epernay for Champagne shopping and is easily accessed from the motorway. The hotel also regularly have 'week-end' deals.

[tamago]

Fair point qualityscrew, but in the event Mrs T decides on Holiday Inn, I can honestly say that it is actually a VERY nice hotel as they have completely refurbed the inside and the rooms are quite spacious. It is smack in the centre of town with a massive car park next door. The hotel has its own car park which costs about £5 per day. The rooms are typically around £40 per night but in terms of the quality of the rooms itself, I would rank it 4 star quality. Brekkie is served on the top floor, nothing special but it suffices. I have been to Reims 3 times and each time I choose to stay there! Reasonably cheap and good quality!

[herbie hammer]

We've been there as well and its ok - best bit is that it's staggering distance from the restaurants and bars - hic!

HH

[jvaughan]

Count Me and KerryAnn in on this, We will book now and do all the arranging, so it will be a last chance of single freedom blast before we get married.

Jason

PS Next year I want KRUG Champagne, none of that moet rubbish

Oh and for my evening meals, I would like natural light, and hot food

>> Edited by jvaughan on Friday 31st October 14:58

[herbie hammer]

We should be up for this as well - just need to sort out a few things first.

HH.

[david010167]

and what was wrong with the Castellane???? A very nice drink it was too.

Good to see you are planning to come, does that mean more French doughnuts?

David

jvaughan said:

Count Me and KerryAnn in on this, We will book now and do all the arranging, so it will be a last chance of single freedom blast before we get married. Jason PS Next year I want KRUG Champagne, none of that moet rubbish Oh and for my evening meals, I would like natural light, and hot food >> Edited by jvaughan on Friday 31st October 14:58

[Mrs_T]

Ok People,

Ferry details:

Operator: Sea France
Out: Dover to Calais: Fri 3 Sept at 20:15
Back: Calais to Dover: Sun 5 Sept at 20:15

Book today or tomorrow (Nov 4th) to get this for £88. BARGAIN!!

More details to follow,

Karen

[Mrs_T]

I am now working on where we will stay on the Friday evening and which Champagne houses to explore. Details to follow.
Karen

[jvaughan]

Just booked .. £88 woohoo... can hardly wait !

[ibroker]

Mrs T

Can you fill me in on whats the plan. This looks like a blast and I wouild be interested

[Mrs_T]

ibroker, YHM
Karen

[beemer]

Hi Mrs T

this sounds really good - if it wasn't Goodwood Revival that weekend!!

are you committed to the dates?

cheers
sean

[Mrs_T]

Hi Beemer,
The reason why we pick this weekend is because the kids have gone back to school, so it's less chaotic on the roads. It's just after the bank holiday so that's restrictive too (and France has re-opened!). We did the trip on the same weekend this year so hence the repeat. We have booked some ferry tickets so it's pretty much concrete.
Karen
Come to France, all the Goodwood Classic cars will be just one year older. Will much have changed?.(sorry for being cheeky )

[jvaughan]

Its true, we had a great time this year .. ok we need to get ourselves a little more organised, but the routes were good, the general organisation was top notch, the roads were empty, and presented a great opportunity to push the TVR to the limit.

Ihave just submitted my holiday requests in for next year ... my Boss thinks Im crazy

[buster]

Would LOVE to come again but cannot miss Goodwood.

Pleeeeeeeeeeease Miss, any chance to revise dates????

[Mrs_T]

AArrgghh!. Ferry tickets have been booked and holiday time from work sorted. The weekend before is a bank holiday and the weekend after is booked up too (family stuff). We're going to Le Mans qualifying so why not come along too.
Come to France, you know you want to!.
Karen

[tamago]

Mrs_T said:

I am now working on where we will stay on the Friday evening and which Champagne houses to explore. Details to follow. Karen

Piper Heidsieck 10 min drive from Reims Centre, do good tours (on a motorised trolley!) and there is tasting ... all for a fiver!

that will set u up for Avenue du Champagne in Eperney!

[david010167]

Hi Folks there is now a video on the TVRCC Surrey web site from the last Surrey Run.

Please go to:

www.tvrcc-surrey.co.uk

The link you need is on the home page, and please right click and save target as. The file is 30mb is size, so it may take a while to download.

Hope you like it.

David

[jvaughan]

Nice video.