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  • Updated By Gypsystravels on May 17, 2006
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  • You may drive with a valid U.S. driver's license in France. In addition, it is recommended (not required) to carry an International Driving Permit or attach a French translation to your US driver's license. You must also be at least 18 years old and hold a valid credit card.

    There are several good car hire companies throughout Europe, I would recommend one of the following;

    ADA – 0825 169 169
    Avis – 0820 150 505
    Europcar – 0870 607 500
    Hertz – 0720 903 905

    The speed limit is 50 km/h (30 mph) in the towns, and 90 km/h (55 mph) on the open roads.

    We chose to rent a car and drive from Den Haag to Southwest France as it was the most economical and easiest way to get to and around France.

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    PRIVATE CAR
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  • Updated By Toyin on January 10, 2005
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  • Road Transport. - Bordeaux
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    This picture was taken on my way back from Bordeaux, via St Emilion. I always enjoy traveling by road, as it affords me the opportunity of seeing other towns and cities. It also give the feeling of knowing the geography of the terrane very well.

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    Tram
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  • Updated By ceswho on January 10, 2004
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  • Tram - Bordeaux
    Tram
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    To and around Bordeaux.

    Aeroport International:
    www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr
    Tel: 33(0)556 345 050

    Gare Saint-Jean:
    www.sncf.fr
    Tel_ 33 (0)892 353 535

    Autoroute:
    www.autoroutes.fr
    Tel: 33 (0)826 022 022

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  • Phone: 33 (0)5 5691 6470
  • Website: www.otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com
  • Other Contact: Fax: 33 (0) 5 5691 6470
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    By plane to Bordeaux
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  • Updated By MEdelmann on April 25, 2003
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  • Streets - Bordeaux
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    Some major airlines also serve Bordeaux regulary, for example Lufthansa (from Munich) or MALEV (from Budapest). Please check to shedules of the airlines.

    Instead of going directly to Bordeaux you can also take a plane to Paris. There is a regulary high-speed trainservice (TGV - train a grand vitesse) linking Paris and Bordeaux. Look at the SNCF-Website for more infos.

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    By car to Bordeaux
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  • Streets - Bordeaux
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    My sister, a travel companion and I went to Bordeaux by car. It was rather far - more than 1800 kilometers in two days.

    Getting there:
    From Paris: Take to motorway A 10, distance is about 550 km, and it will take about 5 hours.
    From Toulouse/Marseille: Take the motorway A 62, it is about 500 km from Marseille, Toulouse is closer.

    There are big distances in France!

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    Route Planning
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  • By Gypsystravels on May 17, 2006
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  • Before you head out on the road make sure you have a good map and you may want to check out the following websites for route planning;

    www.viamichelin.com
    www.mappy.com

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    Train
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    From Paris we can take fast train, just took 2 hours and arrive in Bordeaux train station 'Gare St. Jean'

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    Metro
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  • mi's - Bordeaux
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    Using Metro to reach one place to another place around Bordeaux is nice...

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    TGV to Bordeaux and back
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  • By bugulma on April 24, 2005
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  • Ticket - Bordeaux
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    I used TGV trains (speedy trains) to get Bordeaux. It took 3 hours around one way. Another comfortable thing is TGV has a stop in CDG airport. So when I went back I had a good connection to my flight. Well, the only one thing not good: the price :-). Ticket one way costed EUR 73.

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    Trams (and Buses)
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  • By aaaarrgh on July 8, 2007
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    Bordeaux has an excellent tram and bus network. The tram system opened in 2003 and is gradually being expanded. Currently there are three tram routes in different directions across the city. There are also 12 bus routes and a number of small 'navette' electric buses along the narrow streets.

    The fare system seems very simple. For the price of a single ticket (1.30 euros in 2007) you can travel for up to one hour from the time you get on board, a machine by the tram door stamps a date and time on your ticket. There are ticket maachines at each tram stop, which also have a map of the tram and bus system on the side. You can also buy a 'carnet' of ten tickets at a reduced price.

    I didn't see any ticket inspectors while I was in Bordeaux and I expect it woud be almost impossible to check people's tickets on a crowded tram at rush-hour. But it is up to you if you dare take the risk!!

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