We are arriving in London, Heathrow, at noon on September 14 and departing also from London on October 3 at 5:00 pm. We would like to spend all of our time in France. As of this moment we plan to take the eurostar from London to Lille on September 14 and pick up a rental car in Lille. We would like to travel roughly down the "eastern" side of France to regions where we have never been, including Alsace, Burgundy, the Rhone valley and some of the alps and maybe the southern coast.
Most of the areas we want to explore are well covered by Rick's books but not the north or Picardie. After we pick up our car in Lille we would like to spend a couple of days in that area recovering from the jetlag. Any suggestions on wonderful places in the north to explore? We would especially like a couple days of scenic outdoor nature type activities, walking, hiking, or biking. Along the coast or the Sonne would be great. What would be a good base? Any b and b recommendations?
Other suggestions on our rough itinerary would also be appreciated. Thanks so much.
Cindy