Calais - Le Mans Nord-Pas-de-Calais , France February 6, 2011 - 4.0
For those that have not been to the Le Mans 24hr (bikes or cars) or the GP this a great route to Le Mans, although it does take a fair bit longer. From Rouen it follows the old route down (pre Motorway/Autoroute A28/E402 Rouen - Le mans). So if the weathers good this is much better than the Autorout...
Nice trip along the channel coast via Fecamp and Etretat. Nice harbour in Etretat, worth a visit if you like fresh seafood.
Honfleur is a nice little town, just watch out for cobble stone roads in the city center when wet.
A good interesting fast route out of Boulogne, a good extension to the D940 coast road from Calais to Boulogne. There are some flat out staights, blind summits, off camber bends and a few tractors to keep you on your toes. Therouanne and beyond is nothing special but if you are going further, or bac...
Mostly excellent visibility and some hazards but could be worse lots of changes in elevation on the landscape to keep you interested. Some tight and blind corners but mostly good, well worth a look
Take the first exit after the Peage on the A16 motorway and follow the N1 to Amiens not nearly as fast as the motorway but more fun with a few more cafes etc try Le Jerobanne at Ailly le Haut Clocher a French biker cafe