Pont de Normandie

McFly
McFly Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited June 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Hi all,

In July we will be going to northern brittany from our overnight stop at Neufchatel en bray. All directions we've looked into take us over the pont de normandie. Has any one driven over this with their van? We're a bit nervous about it as last year we went
over the bridge at La Rochelle which isn't as big but it was rather breezy & threw us about a bit. Any wise advice or calming words of encouragement welcome.

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  • Pliers
    Pliers Forum Participant Posts: 1,864
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    edited June 2016 #2

    Yes, we've towed our 'van over the Pont. It's wide, has a cycle track and is no problem whatsoever. Don't worry! Have a great trip.

  • MartynN
    MartynN Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited June 2016 #3

    We have driven over it whilst towing on 6 occassions, sometimes a bit breezy and there is nothing to worry about.  Watch your speed coming down the other side and you will be fine.  Our girls love the view from the top so they will miss not crossing it this
    year, they will have to make do with Millau instead!!

  • KeithandMargaret
    KeithandMargaret Forum Participant Posts: 660
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    edited June 2016 #4

    Here's one we did a couple of years ago – you don't have to go as fast as the speed of this video – play at 720pHD for best quality picture -
    https://youtu.be/jd0U8hXGzPM

  • Oneputt
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    edited June 2016 #5

    It's a doodle, take it easy and enjoy the views

  • Longtimecaravanner
    Longtimecaravanner Forum Participant Posts: 642
    edited June 2016 #6

    Its no problem if you drive at a sensible speed.

     

  • geordie01
    geordie01 Forum Participant Posts: 108
    edited June 2016 #7

    Here's one we did a couple of years ago – you don't have to go as fast as the speed of this video – play at 720pHD for best quality picture -
    https://youtu.be/jd0U8hXGzPM

    Write your comments here...The Lewis Hamilton view

  • volvoman9
    volvoman9 Forum Participant Posts: 1,053
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    edited June 2016 #8

    We have crossed this bridge in both directions a few years back with no problems
    Happy

    v9

  • IanH
    IanH Forum Participant Posts: 4,708
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    edited June 2016 #9

    Crossed it loads of times with the caravan. Not a problem at all.

  • iansoady
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    edited July 2016 #10

    It's a dramatic crossing and worth it for the views. Better on a motorcycle though as it's free!

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited July 2016 #11

    If you find conditions on the day a bit iffy, you can always continue on to Tancarville which is a bit more sheltered and won't add a mega amount to your travel.

  • Sandgroper
    Sandgroper Forum Participant Posts: 210
    edited July 2016 #12

    Or you could use Pont de Brotonne, used it last year from Le Bec Hellouin.

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