Eurotunnel doesn't need much of an introduction, and a lot of our visitors choosing to drive through France (and why not, it's a lovely drive!) go via Eurotunnel. It's only a 35 minute crossing, and you're straight out onto the major road network once you come out of the Calais terminal. From there it's about a 4½ hour drive to Les Vallees but we find a lot of people stop off at the beautiful city of Rouen - roughly half way. We're told by some of our visitors that there's a very welcoming café and nearby parking in Bourgtheroulde infreville which is just South of Rouen. Please note that for the toll roads (Peage) you'll probably need about 30 - 35 euros from Calais but if you fancy the scenic route and you're handy with a map or a sat nav then you'll pass through some lovely villages & countryside and it will only take about an hour longer.

Operating between Folkestone and Calais, the tunnel has regular crossings (around 3 per hour during peak times) and there's no fuel or luggage restrictions as you might find on some of the ferries.

More info: www.eurotunnel.co.uk Tel: Customer information line: 08000 969 992

RailEurope can arrange complete travel requirements from both London Waterloo and Ashford International to Le Mans via either Paris or Lille. Transfer from Le Mans to Les Vallees is only 40 minutes. Prices do vary, a 90-day advance booking costing from £79.00 or if your travel period includes a Saturday night £99.00.

More info: www.raileurope.co.uk Tel: 0870 5848848 - they are usually very helpful! You may find a telephone call easier than their website.

Flybe Airline now operate to Rennes from Edinburgh, Manchester, Exeter & Belfast and Southampton. Please see website for times and prices. Transfer time from Rennes to Les Vallees is approx. one and a half hours.

More info: www.flybe.com

Ryanair operate from (i) Stansted to Tours or Dinard and (ii) Bristol or East Midlands to Dinard. Transfer times to Les Vallees are approx 1½ hours from Tours and 2 hours from Dinard. Fares can vary dramatically; it's worth trying different dates etc to find the best price, however the website is very easy to navigate. Car hire is also available through Ryanair and is very reasonable.

More info: www.ryanair.co.uk Tel: 0870 1569569

P&O Ferries operate from Portsmouth to Caen, either by FastCat (approx. 2½ hours crossing time) or ferry (6 hours crossing time). Fares vary considerably, phone for a quote or visit their website. Transfer time from Caen to Les Vallees is approx. 2½ hours. Transportation can be arranged for foot passengers.

More info: www.poferries.com Tel: 08705 202020

LD lines operating from both Newhaven and Portsmouth to La Harve. Very reasonable rates plus only approximately 2½ hrs to Les Vallees. LD also took over Speedferries' business between Dover and Boulogne and special offers can be had for around £30 for a car and up to 4 passengers.

More info: www.ldlines.com

Transmanche operate from Newhaven to Dieppe. Very good rates again a little further away approximately 4 hrs from Les Vallees.

More info: www.transmanche.ferries.org