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ghosttrain:
Don’t know if it’s still there as I’ve been grounded for 11 years but stop at Claudes in St Genis de Saintonge, always had a good meal and a good drink there. Although with the new Autoroute past La Rochelle etc it probably makes it too close to the boat on the way down. Just had a thought, anyone know if the Fish restaurant is still there after being bypassed?

I was accused in a previous post of having a dig at leisurely drives but even 11 years ago Claudes would been too early from the boat (Cherbourg). Great place though.

The Fish Restaurant, if the one your thinking of is on the left hand side (going south) just past La Rochelle, it’s called L’aire Marin and it’s still there and well worth a visit for the sea food.

BUT

The problem is the weight limit in Marans on the N137 north of La Rochelle means it not practical to visit without a lengthy detour.

Drove past it last Saturday afternoon! Couple of Norberts and a German were there. Traffic was crazy thro Marans. Not too far out of your way if the grub is worth tasting, but the old N137 ain’t what it used to be.

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Mr MJM:

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ghosttrain:
Don’t know if it’s still there as I’ve been grounded for 11 years but stop at Claudes in St Genis de Saintonge, always had a good meal and a good drink there. Although with the new Autoroute past La Rochelle etc it probably makes it too close to the boat on the way down. Just had a thought, anyone know if the Fish restaurant is still there after being bypassed?

I was accused in a previous post of having a dig at leisurely drives but even 11 years ago Claudes would been too early from the boat (Cherbourg). Great place though.

The Fish Restaurant, if the one your thinking of is on the left hand side (going south) just past La Rochelle, it’s called L’aire Marin and it’s still there and well worth a visit for the sea food.

BUT

The problem is the weight limit in Marans on the N137 north of La Rochelle means it not practical to visit without a lengthy detour.

Drove past it last Saturday afternoon! Couple of Norberts and a German were there. Traffic was crazy thro Marans. Not too far out of your way if the grub is worth tasting, but the old N137 ain’t what it used to be.

Were you under 26 ton? or has the weight limit been lifted as it was rumoured to be illegal (see earlier postings)

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Vascoingles:

ghosttrain:
Castets was always worth a visit

The last time I looked the parking stank, the toilets and showers were a disgrace, food was not too bad though.]

Toilets and showers have always been a disaster for as long as I can remember, but well worth a visit for the food (and wine).

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Vascoingles:

ghosttrain:
Castets was always worth a visit

The last time I looked the parking stank, the toilets and showers were a disgrace, food was not too bad though.]

Toilets and showers have always been a disaster for as long as I can remember, but well worth a visit for the food (and wine).

A few of our drivers use the place still and we still use it as a daily swap over point.