European Trucking - South of France 🇫🇷

[@mattdigby7626]

That Desert Rats memorial used to have a full size tank on the plinth. She was called Little Audrey, and has been restored and is now in a museum

[@The_Breeze1]

It’s back on top now mate all gleaming 😃👍🏽

[@ItsRyan.]

Brilliant video Ben, Thanks for taking us along on your trip! Really appreciate all the work you put into the videos. Looking forward to the next one, Take care mate

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Ryan, thanks for watching mate.

[@JohnWilliams-di3zs]

A fabulous evening for travel weatherwise apart from that hail storm on way down to Paris. Thank you for another great video. Look forward to your videos so very much. Stay safe and take care.

[@The_Breeze1]

It was John. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@chrisevans2686]

14.15.. airbus Beluga. aircraft parts from all over Europe for assembly in Toulouse. Wings are made in Broughton Chester.

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Chris - pure coincidence I work out of Broughton (Gifford) 😃

[@aliceclarke3697]

Really enjoyed the rural France, 🇫🇷 but as always found your journey informative, interesting and your delivery impeccable !! Stay safe and enjoy, xx

[@The_Breeze1]

Many thanks Alice & have you booked your test yet 😉. Don’t forget we’re on Facebook & Instagram too 😊

[@truth3358]

I see jenko give it up to play with his toy helicopter

[@The_Breeze1]

He’s still driving mate.

[@geoffreyruncieman9503]

Thanks Ben I’ll be watching this later when parked up 👍

[@The_Breeze1]

Good on ya Geoffrey.

[@markrich6657]

Hiya Ben, matey, another superb video. Loved my Euro tramping back in the 80s/ early 90s. Great job back then. Holiday every trip. If I got Swiss or Austria my gaffer used to give my paperwork with a raised eyebrow and said "I mean it !!!!! This ain't a scenic jolly" I replied amazed lol and said " Of course not ....😂🤣😂🤣😄😅🤣🤣😂" If you treat the job right, look after your truck ........ Soooooooperb. Its Happy days. As I've said before with a V8 Scanny rumbling below in happy mode, you don't need a radio, that motor was music. Mine was a left hooker and pipes out the Left side, needless to say window always down a bit. Ain't no sound like a Scania V8 Look after yourself, enjoy, look forward to your next post 👍👍👍👍👍👍 MARK uk P.S. Ben, these vinyl seat truck officionados can give all the advice and looks but..... how long have they been doing it. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 you parked with consideration. If HE was stuck .. it would be in the long load bay. Answer by himself "where else could I park" Enough said. Been there, done it.....

[@The_Breeze1]

Haha nice one Mark 😊

[@peterlewis2]

Nice one, Ben. The travails of the international truck driver.... nothing worse than having to wait for others to do their job!!

[@The_Breeze1]

Haha yes you’re right. Good old Brexit eh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jonathan-il1ky]

Another great video. Some lovely views. Thankyou for the ride

[@The_Breeze1]

Our pleasure Jonathan 😃

[@alexillsley8195]

Another good drive Ben, so nice when you get to the drop off point and the people are so helpful, makes it all worth it for me, take care.

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Alex, it annoys me when people aren’t civil in their work. If they don’t like it - change it 🤷‍♂️😃

[@scottlowson7344]

That sat nav deserves a share of the money.

[@The_Breeze1]

Check out Ohrex instead

[@petershaw9155]

Another top video Mr Breeze. Some great scenery in France. Looking forward to your next offering......hopefully with a rigid camera mount lol😂 Thanks for taking the time to make them😊

[@The_Breeze1]

No problem at all Peter 😊

[@MrMurrayWood]

Super stuff Ben. Oh the angst of parking; could be likened to a box of chocolates ➡️ never know what you gonna get

[@The_Breeze1]

As Forest Gump once said 😂

[@Me-ie8gl]

Great vlog Ben again, I live 40 mins east of Limoges and the Routier that you stayed at is a brilliant option against the services just before the junction, as it is not so well known and therefore it has spaces, so put it in favourites. All the best and keep the vlogs coming.

[@The_Breeze1]

Passed it again this morning having stayed at Chateauroux last night. Handy place alright 👍🏽

[@timwilkinson8023]

Interesting stuff again. Thanks for posting.

[@The_Breeze1]

Glad you enjoyed it Tim & thank YOU for watching.

[@peterm2478]

Nice One Ben Nice Scenery And Detail And Please Keep Them Coming And Stay Safe Out There.

[@The_Breeze1]

Thanks Peter will do!

[@jimgemmell2831]

Either one of the Airbus Beluga (A300-600ST Super Transport) or the newer, larger Beluga XL (A330-743L) which is progressively replacing the older Beluga. Although used by Airbus for transporting parts to the factories, they are now also available to freight companies for transporting goods.

[@The_Breeze1]

You could get some pallets in one of them Jim 😃

[@HarryPotter573]

The last time I was down that neck of the woods, was a night run to Andorra la vella.. i do miss those trips alot...

[@The_Breeze1]

Keep watching Harry 😃

[@garyroberts8170]

Another great video Ben most enjoyable great commentary as always look forward to the next one

[@The_Breeze1]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary.

[@markwillis7654]

Only cstching up ben. Nice 1 👍☘️👍

[@The_Breeze1]

Thanks 👍

[@CraigLittler-gt7hk]

Great to see the clip of you in the watton/thetford area of Norfolk. I live in the area myself. I assume your running into the pork packing plant? Fully understand if your not allowed to say. Great video again mate. I have just been watching the epic vlogs by TheWonderingMuzungu and his trucking journey to Cyprus and back!!!! Crazy the amount of hours you continental drivers do. 👍

[@The_Breeze1]

Mines nowhere nearly as high as lots of others 😉

[@merv690]

another great video, wonderful scenery, keep being happy Ben to many miserable people about 🤣🤣

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Merv & isn’t there a lot 😢

[@lazylad8544]

My grandfather was a desert rat served under monty in lybia they had it tough. Great video ben, thought you was going to show us the grub at that restaurant. 👍👍

[@The_Breeze1]

I was too busy scoffing it 😂. Thanks to your Grandfather too 🇬🇧👍🏽

[@seanjeffers-ki3uy]

Another great video Ben thanks great views 👍 Sean from wexford Ireland 🇮🇪 👏

[@The_Breeze1]

Glad you enjoyed it again Sean 😃

[@williamHayes-g6h]

Thanks for vlog Ben enjoyed that bud look forward to next, Will

[@The_Breeze1]

Thanks Will 👍

[@aviator57]

Great video Ben from a retired plane mad trucker the plane flying over the motorway was a Beluga based on the normal airbus airframe and i believe the plane on the roundabout was a Mirage take it there must have been a military airfield close by.

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers mate, not sure if there is a base near but it’s close to Mt Ventoux 😉

[@brianjones8320]

Brilliant video Ben your jobs a lot like mine early starts late finishes not for everyone but after years it becomes the norm keep the videos coming 👍

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Brian & thanks for watching.

[@PeterJohnson-c5t]

Well done Ben another great vid take care buddy,,

[@The_Breeze1]

Thanks, you too!

[@scrivo8340]

Top vlog Ben always enjoy keep them coming stay safe and take care 👍

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Scrivo 😃

[@terryreynolds4184]

Another great video, calm collected and respectful ..... enjoyed my time doing Weekly Oxford to Swiss in mid / late 90's, ship out sunday night Pompey - Le harve, Make border monday night in Tuesday , Wednesday Thursday if lucky out Thursday afternoon up to Chalon - run into Le harve friday for Night boat back to Pompey. good times

[@The_Breeze1]

Nice round trip that Terry.

[@user-qe8le9fx9n]

Chef Paul.A.Grant watching from the Caribbean

[@The_Breeze1]

Wow, sounds great. 😊

[@matthewpizzey3261]

Another great video mate! Only just got round to finishing it but very enjoyable

[@The_Breeze1]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. Trying to go back to the shorter ones though 😉

[@craigc6415]

Evening Ben, realy enjoyed your vlog very good content as always have a good week and stay safe 👍👍

[@The_Breeze1]

Thanks Craig, you too!

[@WilliamKerr-hc9zn]

Great vlog as usual mate looking forward to seeing the next one safe journey

[@The_Breeze1]

Glad you enjoyed it William 😊

[@derek48362]

Hi Ben, would it be possible to see more of the dash as your driving so as to get a better perspective of your driving? Please

[@The_Breeze1]

I’ll see what I can do buddy.

[@wendyothen4004]

I like all ur video the breeze

[@The_Breeze1]

Thanks Wendy. 😊

[@anthony1636]

There is Normally a crusader tank on top of the memorial.

[@The_Breeze1]

I’ve just passed it again & it’s back now. Must’ve been away for restoration.

[@TRUCKINGKEV65]

was that the 7th armoured division desert rats in Thetford forest ? liking the the way you you plan your times as part of the video. Cheers ben

[@The_Breeze1]

I believe so mate & thanks for watching.

[@colinhawes1907]

That plane was a Beluga. Think theres only 5 of them built for the job.

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Colin, I couldn’t think of the name 😃👍🏽

[@johnmoloney5296]

That plane would be either be an airbus beluga or Boeing dream lifter, though its more than likely the airbus

[@The_Breeze1]

I believe it was a Beluga yes 👍🏽

[@Doshbuilder]

Hi Ben Great Video as usual 😊

[@The_Breeze1]

Hey, thanks!

[@thomasgarwell8214]

I always find that the French, when you get the accommodating ones, like the chap who took you to the parking area and then drove you to the restaurant, and really pleasant. We find quite a few when holidaying there, especially as you go further south. Funnily enough, the countryside French people, hate the Parisian people, they think they're really stuck up and totally ignorant.

[@The_Breeze1]

Haha I can imagine Thomas.

[@edwardmccallum8390]

Hi Ben enjoyed the video mate

[@The_Breeze1]

Good to hear Edward & thanks for looking in.

[@andrewpowellnz]

Great video Ben

[@The_Breeze1]

Many thanks Andrew 😊

[@paulhunt1836]

Great video ben

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Paul 😉

[@davesmith4413]

awesome

[@The_Breeze1]

Many thanks Dave 😊

[@nigelwhitehouse282]

Very good dialogue . Lot better than Jenko. Have a word with him.😆

[@The_Breeze1]

Thanks but I don’t see him now he’s left.

[@hightectrading]

its a airbus beluga xl they go to Broughton in wales ..

[@The_Breeze1]

Yes I got it now. Cheers bud.

[@andrewjames9963]

There’s normally a tank on top of the plinth

[@The_Breeze1]

I’ve passed it before & thought it looked different. Thanks Andrew.

[@jamiedavis4777]

Another great video m8 what's your favourite country to drive to

[@The_Breeze1]

Cheers Jamie, I probably like Spain & Portugal best.

[@Alan-M5-J22]

So called for it's resemblance to a beluga whale 🐳 . Great video by the way Ben.

[@The_Breeze1]

Ah got ya. Thank you Alan 👍🏽😃

[@anthonygardham4573]

Another great vblog Ben, really enjoyed it. A quick question if I may? Which sat nav do you use? It seems to get you to every location no matter where you are, and without incident. Thanks.

[@The_Breeze1]

I have a Garmin Dezl but take a look in the “Description” at my link to Ohrex - great bit of kit & extremely well priced.

[@osprey2k5]

Quick question Ben if you get stopped by DVSA and you've just completed a 45hr rest away from home do you have to provide proof (eg.receipt or booking confirmation) that the rest was taken in a hotel or such like or do they have to prove that it wasn't

[@The_Breeze1]

I’ve heard of drivers in Germany being asked to prove where they stayed.

[@johndownie9385]

how much is the chunnel nowadays and does every tunnel under the Alps cost 400 euros

[@The_Breeze1]

I think it’s just short of £200 & yes about 400 each way !

[@brianhanmer885]

What’s with the obsession with time clocks all the while

[@The_Breeze1]

Probably the fact that my whole driving day is governed to the minute by them 😉

[@Nick-yl2fn]

Airbus "Guppy" Hi Ben.

[@The_Breeze1]

Hi mate & cheers to you.

[@johnmoloney5296]

Its a Renault Clio, its not worth wasting the water on it to wash and given its a Renault any sign of moisture Wil probably give it a million electrical problems 😂😂😂

[@The_Breeze1]

Haha yes you’re right 😃

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Buluger

[@The_Breeze1]

Beluga I believe but your right mate 😃

[@11sutty]

As per normal not having a dig but plenty of talking but no information what road you on what villages you are going through what routier you are in 😤

[@The_Breeze1]

Point taken, I’ll see what I can do.

[@guychallis9427]

Poor sound quality mate, excessive road noise on motorways. Otherwise great.

[@The_Breeze1]

Sorry for that & thanks 🤦🏻‍♂️😃

[@scottlowson7344]

should be able to get to the tunnel without sat nav blasting out by now.

[@The_Breeze1]

I can. BUT my satnav gives live traffic updates & alternative route suggestions so is extremely useful to have on all the time 🤔