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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. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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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 Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: 33 (0)5 5691 6470Website: www.otb@bordeaux-tourisme.com Other Contact: Fax: 33 (0) 5 5691 6470
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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. Leave a Comment
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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! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Me and Cecille walking and
talking by Gypsystravels
Walking is one of my favorite ways of exploring a city because it allows me a better perspective of the city, I can go "off the beaten path" at my pace, stopping to admire beautiful architecture, city life, or a quick stop for a snack or drink. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Tram whisking by by Gypsystravels
The hours of operation are between 05:00 and 01:00 and tickets can be purchased at the tram stops.
We didn't use the tram during our visit and I am not quite sure what the ticket price would be. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 place hotel-de-ville by aaaarrgh
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!! Leave a Comment
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The railway arrived from Paris in 1852. Today you can get from Bordeaux to Paris Montparnasse in 3 and half hours. In the other direction, you could get to the Spanish border in about 2 and half hours.
Gare St Jean is one of those delightful French railway stations that still uses the mechanical train departures display. Dozens of people stand watching (and listening to) the clac-clac-clac as the timetable updates itself above the ticket hall.
Directly outside is a tram stop with trams leaving every few minutes towards the city centre. Leave a Comment
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 Buses lined up in front of the
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