The guys above have given you great advice, and I can't add to that really. Just be confident, you'll be fine. So is your bike, so no worries there.
In a way you're going home, because France, under the Normans, occupied most of this island for a long time and your language is around 30% of Norman/French origins. Result! You're on your way!
I can't remember if it's been mentioned - you must carry your ORIGINAL VO5 and VALID insurance docs. The cops can take your bike from you till you produce them. I've always found French cops OK incidentally. Wild camping is great in France, just exercise the usual discretion and a cloak of invisibility! I have a different view from Jurgen on this one. Also that comment on roundabouts - I havent come across this slippy issue at all, in many years riding in France. Still! always a first time. I think you'll find French roads MUCH better than UK roads.
I agree with someone - Speedferries is usually your cheapest and quickest crossing - Dover - Boulogne.
Bonne route!
PS
Oh yes - dont try your credit card in 24 hour automatic petrol pumps - it wont work. You can use it however, if there's an attendant, in the usual way.
Last edited by Caminando; 11 May 2008 at 12:52.
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