No. 28. GISORS TO DIEPPE.

HINTS ON TOURING IN FRANCE

BY JOHN L. KIRK, B.A.

I. THE QUESTION OF EXPENSE

The main route described in this book was taken from Havre to Mentone by the author and four other persons, one of whom drove and acted as mechanic. From Mentone to Havre four only were carried.

A rough summary of the expenses is given below:

£s.d.
Hotel and incidental expenses,
including sight-seeing and tips
Fr. 1782.80
Motor expensesFr. 446.15
TotalFr. 2228.95= 48100
Add to this the amounts shown in the motor
‘In Addition’ list 13130
Grand total for all, except wear and tear
of tyres and machinery, for the twenty-eight
days taken to cover the route
6230