No useful info I'm afraid as I'm still at the stage of wanting to do this trip!

I have visited many towns along the route of the CdM but always by car. Best advice I can give is to start early each morning, stop at the first beautiful location you come to after midday and then enjoy the magnificent food and wine for the rest of the day. Repeat.

It truly is a most magnificent part of the world. I'm planning to buy a Dutch Barge and cruise the French Canals for many years now my offshore sailing days are over.

Looking forward to reading your report.