We have put together several maps showing you how to get to Lake Brillac in Charente. These are based on the five most popular ferry ports.

Please click on your destination port below to access the map you require. We have also included step by step routes, from the ports of Calais,Caen,Dieppe,Le Havre & Boulogne to lake brillac. These are tried and tested routes, which we and our families use regularly. But you can also fly from most regional airports to Limoges which is approximately a 30 minute drive to Brillac. We can arrange transfers to/from Limoges Airport if required for a small charge.

IF YOU WISH TO FLY THE NEAREST AIRPORT IS LIMOGES WERE WE WILL ARRANGE A PICKUP SERVICE FOR YOU. PLEASE CLICK OUR TRAVEL PAGE FOR LINKS AND HELP ON FLYING AND FERRY CROSSINGS

DRIVING IN FRANCE

France has a wonderful motorway network (called autoroutes) which are a real pleasure to drive on and often provide sweeping views of the countryside.  Because of the size of the country compared to the UK the roads are much less congested. Of course there is congestion at times and dates to avoid if you can would be the begining and end of the month long holiday in August which the French seem to take en massse. Other weeks to avoid if possible at the ones nearest July 14th and August 15th.

The autoroutes are toll roads but you can use your credit card to pay the fees. There are frequent rest areas or service stations along the way so there is no excuse for not taking a break.

Seatbelts are compulsory for all passengers. Children must be properly protected up to the age of ten (car cots for small babies, and baby or child seats.) Crash helmets must be worn for all forms of motorbike travel.

Unless otherwise indicated the speed limit in urban areas is 50 kph in built up areas, 90 kph on other roads, (80 in the rain) and 130 kph on autoroutes (110 in the rain).

It is an offence to drive with more than 0.5 g of alcohol per litre of blood. (About two glasses of wine).

The Bison futé system has been set up to try to prevent traffic jams. The maps which are available free from garages shows alternative routes indicated by green and yellow panels and the word bis.

Carry your insurance, car log book - original not a photocopy, (or a letter from the car hire company if it is a company car), and your driving license with you at all times whilst driving. It is an offence to not to do so.

The relaxing place to fish in France

Etang De Brillac