Cheers guys, and also thanks for all the tips and recommendations. Even though I couldn't drive all the wonderful roads you guys suggested, some of the tips where pure gold. Like checking supermarkets in France for petrol.
@ KB_S1 judging by the pictures you linked in the "2014 Euro Trip" thread, you have little reason to be jealous. Looks to me as if you had one hell of a good time! And this was the first time I've done the south of France trip since 2008 ... so missing a year is hardly worth moaning about
