TJ101 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 As you get further South you may want to consider staying here AubergeThe owner does the French Tout Terrain series and did the Dakar this year. The food is cheap proper grub, nice bar. Pictures of 4x4 everywhere. DDG barmaid. Steve,,, someone else has also recommend that place to me, Richard Towel use to do trips down there , using that place as a central base, along with 2/3 day trips round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 I like the look of that Steve! I guess he may be able to advise on some good off-road routes in the area too - perhaps something to supplement Tim's roadbook? Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I would have thought they would help you with some routes, they seem to do a fair bit on the quad and 4x4 excursions. I stayed there for four nights during Des Cimes. It was spot on for me. Very friendly, love the English, bar open late, Litre sized beer glasses on request, food; wholesome rustic. I went for the set menu at night, cheap and good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I would prefer an east - west direction of travel as my route is down the east of France and up the West...... , but as I will be down there before you lot I suppose I could be a bit flexible........ Planning on doing the Gorge du Tarn, Mo - if you want to join us you're welcome. Would be in the week before the weekend...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Good one Steve, nicely located compared to the road book too. What our our fellow participants think ? And could someone brighter than me explain the tariff I think I've fathomed the tariff now, it looks like there is a room price, then there is a half or full board supplement per person to be added to the room rate. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 And could someone brighter than me explain the tariff Mo I think that the lower rate is for longer stays, i.e., longer than three days you go onto the lower rate. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 The day out on the quads looks good too ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Been doing a bit of research - Formule1 is looking pretty unbeatable on the hotel front, that is as long as you don't mind topping and tailing to get three of you in the room!! Take a look at this map HERE - plenty of hotels where we are going! Sign me up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 All we stayed with Michel at Montory he too does the Dakar/rallye des chimes does guided tours quad bikes and some fine offroading his place is close to Pau I have his details somewhere if they are wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Can I ask everyone who is currently planning to go to get set up with Skype? We can then have a conference call (for free ) to agree some of the details of this trip. So far I know that Chris, Tim, SimonR and Mo are on Skype, what abou the rest of you? Tony - sounds interesting, can you fill me in please? I'll then pass the info on to the rest of the rabble. Are you not tempted to join us? Marie was hoping Val was going to come to even things up a bit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 All we stayed with Michel at Montory he too does the Dakar/rallye des chimes does guided tours quad bikes and some fine offroading his place is close to Pau I have his details somewhere if they are wanted Same place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Sorry Steve didn't realise. Charles we've been there done that so other things to do now. would enjoy it though it was a superb trip. have a video of it somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Bish old boy, do read the whole thread will you, there's a good chap Formule 1 on the first page, Auberge de l'étable in Montory further up on this page I agree, Formule 1 are pretty hard to beat in the cheap and cheerful stakes ! For our southbound group I would suggest a night stop at Angouleme where there is a formule 1 hotel, and from then on to Montory (which is within striking distance of the northernmost 3 days of the roadbook route) for perhaps 4 nights (half board, demi pension). Then on eastwards toward Andorra via the roadbook over the remaining days. I have prepared an Itinery file for tomtom from home to Montory, if anyone wants a copy of it just email; you'll just have to change the first waypoint to your home (easy). Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 As I am going to be there ahead of you lot, can we agree a rendzvous day and place for the start of the off roading? I can then adjust my Tomtom Itinerant Itinerary accordingly! Mo - I did read the whole blooming thread, just got a bit confuddled part way down. Not however, before my good lady wife read your post near the start........ better pack the cricket "equipment" old fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Erm, erm, wasn't me, it was er, Tim, that's who it was, and James as well. I'm innocent ... allegedly Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 what was me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thank you, James for that heartfelt and frank admission of your guilt. I have gone ahead and made arrangements for myself for the first few days of the trip, namely hotels. I have booked an overnight on the 9th in the Angouleme F1 and I have booked myself into the Auberge de l'étable for the nights of the 10,11,12 and 13th May. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Erm, erm, wasn't me, it was er, Tim, that's who it was, and James as well. I'm innocent ... allegedly Mo Excuse Me !! don't bring me into this, twas not I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 it alright tim apparantly it was me (what ever it was) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 I have booked an overnight on the 9th in the Angouleme F1 and I have booked myself into the Auberge de l'étable for the nights of the 10,11,12 and 13th May. Angouleme booked, Auberge de l'étable website seems to be down just now... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Angouleme booked, Auberge de l'étable website seems to be down just now...Chris Ditto & ditto (down for me too,, ) Victor, see you are there,, answer your mails !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 This is their email address - auberge-etable@wanadoo.fr . I've gone for half-board as I haven't a clue what the restaurant situation is in the village. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Mo,, have you heard back from auberge-etable ?? Sent a mail a few nights ago, to book, as yet not heard a dickey bird !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Yes, I've had confirmation, Tim. Did you book using the form on the website ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Mo,, yep, got a reply from the web site form, about half hour after i posted the above, Asked for 3 rooms, but not had it confirmed as yet !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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