I actually live in Brittany-you will be pleased to know that once you get into Brittany, due to some sort of historical agreement there are no toll roads(peage) within the region at all-how good is that!

However there is a downside to this, all the dual carriageways are limited to a maximum of 110 kmh, that's 68.3 mph-not 70 mph and the fuzz over here love pulling GB drivers and dishing them out an instant fine for a minor offence.

Recent nonsense over here is that your gps must not contain speed camera warnings-if you get stopped and asked by the gendarmes, just say that your gps does not contain speed camera warnings-the gendarmes are not allowed to enter or search your car or mess with your GPS, however the douanes (customs) are so authorised so best hide it until you get inland.

Don't forget all the stuff to carry with you, yellow jackets, triangle, etc it's getting so that us residents have to carry so much stuff to satisfy les flics that it's no wonder most French cars have a.towbar!

If you ever need to stop roadside you'll appreciate the safety afforded by the yellow reflective vest, .... I'm not 100% sure but think in some countries the law requires one for every person in the vehicle... I do this...

Warning triangles are not new, I remember them from my childhood days travelling to Italy with my parents, likewise headlamp beam deflectors (so not to dazzle oncoming vehicles whilst driving on the right), GB sticker (not required if the car has euro plates) and spare lamps for all the lights (I'm not sure about xenons as they are only garage changeable) .

At least these days we don't need to bother with Green Cards as most insurance policies normally include euro cover. Still need to take the V5 and driving licence .. so much for cutting the red tape!