Hi, has anyone driven down from Calais to Reims NOT on the toll roads “. I'm not sure if it's a stop start, roundabout, giveway etc journey. It's about £25 one way on the Toll road.
I've got all day to do the trip.
So has anyone tried the "no toll options?"

I've got a tag "bib and go" which is great as I'm travelling solo.

Cheers Mike

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Yep. Was on my own a few years ago and drove down to vitry-le-francois. Took a bit longer, but a nice drive as you see more. Main problem was the dreaded p-stop. Just make sure the satnav is up to date and trust it.

Yeah second the second post. I always do that, or almost always, coming from holland but same principle. It is just lovely. And with google maps it is a breeze. Stop for a local coffee, go to a nice supermarket and buy some fresh lunch and enjoy the surroundings. And whilst doing it you see so many nice waters with nobody there. Excellent way to travel.

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Just having a look Mike it appears quite straightforward and a scenic route .

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Is it shorter mileage wise, just thinking the £25 difference will be eroded by more miles and having to drive at reduced speed and stopping regularly. Then again fuel will be cheaper en-route none toll so a saving there too.

I've done it once to Limoges, the accountant I went with was a tight arse
The drive itself was lovely, you get to see so much more, but I said never again and I'll pay, as it took too long when driving through the night from Manchester.

Nowadays we go a day early and stay over in a camp site near the fishery so we're fresh and ready for the next day, makes everything less of a rush.