J & A Thomson
11 Le Petit Aigu
23270, Clugnat, France
Directions "How to find us"
We are just over an hour’s drive from both Limoges and Clermont Ferrand Airports, close to the N145 between Guéret and Montluçon with easy access to the A20 and A71.
Coming off the N145 at junction 48 pass through Ajain and take the second
turn to the left signposted Ladapeyre. Continue towards Ladapeyre until
you come to the right-hand turn the D11 signposted Boussac/Clugnat this
will take you past the Church and a further 6 KM down this road you
will see a right hand turn on the D81A to Domeyrot (Turn left immediately
opposite at this junction). The lane will take you into Le Petit Aigu
where you will find our house down the lane on the left at the end of
the hamlet. You will see a large gable end in front of you, pass to
the left of here and you have arrived. Any problems just give us a call,
our number is on the Contact & Booking page.
Some useful information for drivers.
Paperwork
Keep your driving licence and all car paperwork with you as it must
be produced on the spot if requested by the police. The driving licence
must be a ‘pink’ one or pink and green – not an old
green one. A letter giving authority to drive the car must be kept with
the paperwork if the car is not yours – including company cars.
Get an international accident declaration form from your insurance broker.
It is simple to follow and will help when sorting out any mishaps. Be
sure before signing anything in French.
Rules of the Road
A set of spare bulbs is compulsory. A warning triangle is a good idea
– compulsory if you’re towing. Make sure headlights are
adjusted to avoid dazzling other drivers or being pulled over by the
police. The minimum age of driver is 18. Children under 10 are forbidden
to travel in the front seat.
- Always stop completely at STOP signs – or the police can fine
you.
- Never drink and drive. Tests are random and common. Fines are very
heavy and instant.
- Never speed. Speeding fines are heavy and must be paid on the spot.
The police can impound the car in extreme cases.
- Beware of Priorité à droite – drivers from the
right having priority. Still used in town centres and famously at
the Arc de Triomphe.
- Always pay and display – clamping is on the increase.
- Seatbelts must be worn by all. No children under 10 in the front
unless in a specially adapted rear-facing seat.
- Motorcyclists must wear crash helmets.
- Instant fines exist for illegal use of bus lanes.
- 130km/h on toll motorways (110 km/h when wet).
- 110km/h on dual carriageways and non toll motorways (110km/h when
wet).
- 90 km/h on other main roads (80 km/h when wet).
- 50 km/h in towns and villages – sometimes slower so watch
for signs.
- Portable speed cameras can flash from back and front.
- Speeding fines are normally charged on the spot.
