Go for the drive it is amazing how little traffic there can be especially in France.
I have found driving there to be great fun.
Just take care at junctions and roundabouts as it can be confusing at first.
I would have a stop off on the way also.
Does anyone know where window motor brushes can be obtained - cleaned my window motor out but the brushes were low so need replacing.
Alternatively are any other nissan cars window motors similar and can be swapped over?