Travel & LogisticsThe logistics.
Ferry, drive, toll tag, car kitBooking reference, drive plan, the toll tag, and what to pack for the car.
Ferry Booking
Reference
WD92773
Carrier
Brittany Ferries
Ticket
FLEXI (changes allowed)
Vehicle
Skoda Kodiaq
FX67CWY
Passengers
2 adults, 1 child (4–15), 1 infant (under 4)
Balance Due
£458.50
By 21 June 2026
Total: £917.00 · Paid: £458.50
Outbound
Portsmouth → Caen/Ouistreham
Departs: Thu 20 Aug, 23:00
Arrives: Fri 21 Aug, 06:45
Check-in by: 22:15
Vessel: Guillaume de Normandie
Cabin: Outside ensuite cabin (2/4 berth)
Return
Caen/Ouistreham → Portsmouth
Departs: Sun 30 Aug, 16:30
Arrives: 21:30
Check-in by: 15:45
Vessel: Mont St Michel
Seats: 4 × reserved lounge seats (no cabin)
Drive Plan
Leg 1
Fri 21 Aug 2026
Caen → La Rochelle
~4 hrs · Tolled autoroute via A84/A83
La Rochelle accommodation TBC.
Leg 2
Sat 22 Aug 2026
La Rochelle → Le Gorre (villa)
~2.5 hrs · Via A10 then local roads
The A10 near Tours has a free-flow section (no barrier) — requires a toll tag or online payment within 72 hours.
Leg 3 (return)
Sun 30 Aug 2026
Le Gorre (villa) → Caen
~5 hrs · Reverse of outbound
MUST leave by 10:00 AM latest to hit 15:45 check-in.
Total estimated tolls for round trip: €150–200 round trip
Toll Tag — Bip&Go
Both families should get one. Order at bipandgo.com
- ✓Pay As You Go — €1.90/month only when used, no commitment
- ✓Works in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy
- ✓Free-flow compatible (essential for A10)
- ✓Ships within 72 hours
Fiona & Stuart's Travel
Driving separately. Details TBC.
Nearest airports if plans change
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (EGC)
Ryanair from London Stansted
Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD)
Wider carrier range
Car & Documents
Documents & Money
0/14Car — Legal Requirements
0/6Car — Recommended Kit
0/9Car — Journey Comfort
0/7Ferry Packing
Ferry — Outbound
0/7Ferry — Return
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