On arriving in Calais head straight out of the port and pick up the A1 (on the first signs you see) for Paris.

Just as you reach the outskirts of Paris and the first edges of the Rue Peripherique follow the signs for Bordeaux and the A3.

 This becomes the A86 and then the A10.  Always follow Bordeaux, the signs do tend to dry up every now and again, but they will return.

This road then splits offering you either Clermont Ferrard or Limoges.  Choose Limoges – this road then becomes the A71.

Follow this for a further 50 miles where you are once more signposted to Limoges, this road joins the A20.

 Follow this to junction 28 - signposted Angouleme – the N141.

 Keep going towards Angouleme, on the third piece of dual carriageway there is a turning for St Junien (opposite a Volkswagen Garage) follow the route through to Saint Junien.

Once in Saint Junien you will have the square on your left at the roundabout take first right down the side of the Beouf Rouge Hotel (Interhotel) (D21).

Final directions to the lake will be given on receipt of final payment for your fishing trip.