I tried to reply to this already, but it disappeared. Hopefully this one finds you SalB. Thanks for the info. I admit, after I posted this, I went to the Michelin site and found the info I was looking for...oops! ;) I just like to get 2nd and 3rd opinions though! So, it appears it's about a 4hour drive. You don't think we would need to stay somewhere for a night in the middle of this drive, do you? My husband is getting 'panicked' that we're going to end up spending the whole vacation in the car. I don't think 4hours is much at all (considering some days it takes me more than half of that to get to work!), but that is also assuming nonstop and no traffic (is there even traffic?!) Not to mention, I don't want to lose a night in paris or beaune because we used itin the middle of this drive. I's love to get your opinion so I can make a decision on the next hotel. I'm planning to book le Cep (actually, because of your advice SalB and my subsequent research and findings of RAVE reviews). Paris hotel plans still in the works. I appreciate the feedback and advice. i'll probably have a lot more posts soon! denise