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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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 Road Transport. by Toyin 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. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Tram by ceswho 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 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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 Streets by MEdelmann 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. Leave a Comment
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 Streets by MEdelmann 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! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Me and Cecille walking and talking by Gypsystravels Like most cities in Europe, Bordeaux is pretty compact with most of the major sites centrally located and easily reached by walking. We arrived by car and started our exploring on foot. 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 sleek blue trams that operate in Bordeaux are a great way of getting around in the city centre or the suburbs. It's three-line tram is easily navigated and a good way of getting around Bordeaux. 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 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!! 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 Palais du Justice by Gypsystravels We didn't use the bus service while exploring Bordeaux, but we did come across many buses lined up here near the Palais du Justice. Apparently this area is a depot for bus service in and around Bordeaux. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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