When it comes to travelling to France ferries win hands-downs every time in our family. I’ve lost count of the number of crossings we’ve made, each one a mini adventure in its own right. One of the beauties of France as a holiday destination is that it offers great variety and choice, each region easily accessible by car, train, coach, motorbike, bicycle even. While the growth of low-cost airlines has undoubtedly opened up new destinations, the reality of flying is starting to bite and statistics show travellers are reverting to the self-drive option, via ferry or Eurotunnel, as the most convenient mode of transport to the continent. The reasons for this are many and varied, not least the recent spate of publicity highlighting the environmental damage done by aircraft. If you’re trying to weigh up the
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