MG Brittany 2010
7th - 10th October
An autumnal tour, for one last blast, before you put the MG away for the winter. This long weekend will provide an opportunity to explore some of the typically picturesque coastal areas of Calvados and Brittany. This unique area of France has much to offer in rugged coasts, forests and preserved medieval towns. Our base will be the beautiful town of Dinan situated on the River Rance.
Thursday 7th October
Check-in at the Brittany Ferries terminal in Portsmouth at 19.00hrs for  20.30hrs crossing to St. Malo. A 2 berth inside cabin has been reserved for this overnight crossing. A group dinner will be provided as the ship sails.
Friday 8th October
Arrival at St. Malo is at 08.15hrs.
Next to the port, the old town provides a perfect place to have breakfast, and stretch your legs on a walk around the impressive walls. From St. Malo you then drive around the coast to the impressive abbey at Mont St. Michel. From Mont St. Michel, head for Dinan and our 3 star hotel, which will be our home for the next couple of nights.
The evening is free to explore the old town of Dinan.
Daily Distance = 65 miles
Saturday 9th October
A choice of circular road runs have been organised, to take in the Forest de Paimpont, famous for its links to King Arthur and Merlin, then on to the exceptional motor museum and circuit at Loheac. Daily Distance = 135 miles. Alternatively a coastal road run visiting the fort at La Latte and the emerald coast at Cap Frehel, with its impressive cliffs and extensive panoramas is an option. The evening is free to
explore the local area.
Daily Distance = 75 miles.
 Sunday 10th October
After a breakfast, it is time to drive to Caen, with options for visits to Granville, Bayeux and the Normandy beaches. Check-in at the port by 15.00hrs for the 16.00hrs crossing back to Portsmouth. Arrival at Portsmouth is at
21.45hrs.
Daily Distance = 165 miles
What’s Included:
• Ferry crossings from Portsmouth – St. Malo & Caen - Portsmouth with Brittany Ferries
• 2 berth cabin with shower and w.c. for the outbound crossing
• 2 nights Bed & Breakfast at the 3 star hotel in Dinan
• Secure Car parking at the hotel
• Tour Dinner onboard outbound crossing
• Rally Boards, routes and general information
Price:
£299.00 per person
(based on 2 people in a car, sharing a double/twin room)
What’s not included:
• Personal Travel Insurance & European Vehicle Recovery Insurance
• Road tolls, museum entry fees & other car parking charges
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