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French Run

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:D Anyone fancy a run down to France this year poss start of Autumn? Thinking of going down to Milau viaduct sample french hospitality collect plenty of smelly cheese and some cheap spheres! Think it would be so cool to see a convoy of bx's running down through France didn't have a bx last yr so missed out on the bxagon. Interested? I'm hopeless at organising this type of thing but just wanted to plant the seed of an idea. PM me with your thoughts on doing this. Many thanks for reading. Mark. :)
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If you're there the 3rd Thursday in November, you can combine it with a Beaujolais Nouveau run (or join in the local festivities!). drunk
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Hi there,

I'm often looking into various ways to get a few BXs over to France again, but it is difficult when everyone's commitments etc. are taken into account. I did try (although not very hard I must admit) to stir up support for a raid into France to visit the Museum at Loheac, Brittany. "( http://www.manoir-automobile.fr/welcome/index.php ). We spent a fair amount of time there, but there's so much to see. Not only that, the area intrigued me too. What's more I liked Dinan too, which could be included in the trip.

Don't know when... probably 2011, but I thought I'd gauge response. I think it would be a six day excursion - could consider 5 or 7 day too... "


I didn't get a lot of interest. However, I know some are keen to do another French road trip. It's all a case of when - and what's the angle?

Personally I think you need a bit longer than a few weeks to organise something. Having said that, a spontaneous road trip has its attractions -so long as you don't make it too expensive or time consuming, but I don't think you'll find many who are in a position to react so quickly.

I will plan something (via the CCC so we can include all manner of old Citroens) but it's not likely to be until Autumn next year at the earliest.

I am happy to offer help and advice though if there's enthusiasm shown for something sooner: I just don't think I'll be able to attend!
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We'd be up for a weekend run to Britanny....
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