I haven't booked any accommodation yet, but I expect to be driving, as 1) I don't fancy adding extra cycling distance 2) getting the bike there by eurostar or plane requires boxing.
at this stage expecting to stay somewhere near Versailles, as Rambouillet is booked up.
of course there is no guarantee I will complete qualification but there is a high probability of success, I've only failed
- 1x arrow (biblical rain),
1x BRM1000 (too many hills)
1x BR300 (mechanical failure),
1x BR200 (annoyed by excessive info controls)
against over 100 completed rides.)
Although I am more likely to look for a Portsmouth crossing