Travel - getting here

Detailed directions from all ports and airports can be supplied on request. The new Peage between Rouen and Alencon will cut driving time by about 30-40mins (down to around 4½ hours from Boulogne). Please note all prices are correct at time of publishing, but can be subject to change.

Rail

RailEurope can arrange complete travel requirements from both London Waterloo and Ashford International to Le Mans via either Paris or Lille. Transfer from Le Mans to Les Vallees is only 40 minutes. Prices do vary, a 90-day advance booking costing from £79.00 or if your travel period includes a Saturday night £99.00.

More info: www.raileurope.co.uk Tel: 0870 5848848 - they are usually very helpful! You may find a telephone call easier than their website.

Air Travel

Flybe Airline now operate to Rennes from Edinburgh, Manchester, Exeter & Belfast and Southampton. Please see website for times and prices. Transfer time from Rennes to Les Vallees is approx. one and a half hours.

More info: www.flybe.com

Ryanair operate from (i) Stansted to Tours or Dinard and (ii) Bristol or East Midlands to Dinard. Transfer times to Les Vallees are approx 1½ hours from Tours and 2 hours from Dinard. Fares can vary dramatically; it's worth trying different dates etc to find the best price, however the website is very easy to navigate. Car hire is also available through Ryanair and is very reasonable.

More info: www.ryanair.co.uk Tel: 0870 1569569

Sea Crossings

Speedferries are running a service from Dover to Boulogne on a large catamaran, with 5 crossings a day and taking only 50 minutes. Fares start from £50.00 return with prices increasing as availability diminishes although it is sometimes possible to grab the odd bargain with them at only £19 each way. Transfer driving time from Boulogne to Les Vallees is approx 4½ hours.

More info: www.speedferries.com Tel: 01304 203000

P&O Ferries operate from Portsmouth to Caen, either by FastCat (approx. 2½ hours crossing time) or ferry (6 hours crossing time). Fares vary considerably, phone for a quote or visit their website. Transfer time from Caen to Les Vallees is approx. 2½ hours. Transportation can be arranged for foot passengers.

More info: www.poferries.com Tel: 08705 202020

LD lines operating from both Newhaven and Portsmouth to La Harve. Very reasonable rates plus only approximately 2½ hrs to Les Vallees.

More info: www.ldlines.com

Transmanche operate from Newhaven to Dieppe. Very good rates again a little further away approximately 4 hrs from Les Vallees.

More info: www.transmanche.ferries.org