The following details should cover the majority of routes to the cottages. For details on getting to France see our useful links section.

From Cherbourg / Caen (Approx Time : 1 – 1¼ hrs)
Access to le Deshayes is straight forward from the nearest ferry ports of Cherbourg or Caen; both are about 1 – 1¼ hours driving away and are served by Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth or Poole .

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Click here for directions from Caen.

From Boulogne / Calais (Approx Time : 4 - 4½ hrs )
Traveling from Dover offers more choices and lower fares, but the journey from Boulogne or Calais will take 4 - 4½ hours respectively, although as the motorways are rarely busy, it is a lot easier than travelling on British roads. We suggest you take your time and plan a lunch break in one of the delightful villages or coastal resorts, such as Honfleur or Deauville . Remember to bring some euros with you for the motorway tolls – around 24 euros.

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From Dinard (Approx Time : 1½ hrs)
The nearest airport is at Dinard, close to St Malo, and is serviced by Ryanair out of East Midlands, Luton and Stansted. You can pre-book a car hire for collection at the airport and the journey to le Deshayes will take around 1½ hours.

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Le Havre (Approx Time : 2 hrs)
There is a new company - LD Lines - that is providing ferry services from Portsmouth to Le Havre. Currently one sailing a day, but they appear cheaper than Brittany Ferries.

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Paris (Approx Time 2½ - 3 hrs)
Without listing all the options of how to travel to Normandy, we have some guests that have flown into Paris and hired a car there. If that is an option for you and you can get a good deal on a flight ...

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