Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.
Clermont Ferand is a good place to stop for that trip.
Beautiful VillagesIf you like wine and stunning villages then I highly recommend St Emillion.
I'd recommend St. Germain-les-Belles (Jct 42 A20) or Chateauneuf-la-Foret which has a beautiful lake or the area around Linards or Eyejaux.
If it's in Jan or Feb, give me a PM; I'll be 50 miles north of Spain and can put you up for the night!
Nice? IGMC....