Short break driving holidays in France - where to go?

[Nuisance_Value]

I've been thinking of taking a couple of days (Sunday to Tuesday) and doing a little touring holiday in France in the next couple of weeks with the good lady. The problem is I've never toured northern France and as we've only got two nights away don't really have time to head to the south. I've pretty much covered all the chunnel and legal requirements so know enough of that so, if you'll indulge my questions I'd thought I'd ask the collective PH wisdom..

Firstly, where to go? What nice roads, scenery, towns and villages would you recommend? Routes basically..

Places to stop for lunch and dinner? Any that you really shouldn't miss?

Decent B&B's or hotels that you would recommend? We're only there two nights and fancy a couple of different places.

We're in no great rush, not on a budget (though I am a Yorkshireman so 'good value' appreciated ) and any other hints and tips would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Puggit]

If you're going across to Calais - then head down to Champagne region. Reims etc...

[Nuisance_Value]

Ah yes, good point, I should have said. Yes we're taking the car over to Calais.

[Steve-o]

What about Le Touquet?
S'not too far...

[FPC]

Not necessarily what you are asking, but - Bruges!

[BoxheadTim]

Bayeux? The tapestry is definitely worth seeing, then stock up with some cidre for the way back .

[Nuisance_Value]

Thanks for the suggestions folks, will have a look at them, try and plan a wee tour to do as many as possible.

[Targarama]

Gent is lovely - nicer than Bruges IMO.

[FPC]

Targarama said:

Gent is lovely - nicer than Bruges IMO.

Gent also lovely. Do both!

[LaserTam]

Another vote for Bayeux. Can also take in the D-Day beaches which quite moving.

Honfleur is also a nice place to wander round.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

http://www.chateaudelacouronne.com/

go here, my wife and I found it by accident, amazing place for B+B rates.......( no restaurant though, so local pizza places, but well worth a visit)

eta - doesnt seem to be b&b rates anymore! im sure we paid about 50 a night a couple of years ago. Give her a call.

Edited by Obiwonkeyblokey on Monday 6th July 14:01