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I've put this under the "Photo Equipment" heading, but it could apply to many other electrical gadgets, from phones to shavers.
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Rain gear, hat, sunglasses, fleece/jacket (if you'll be viewing the stages on the north coast)
Sun screen, band aids,
Definitely bring a camera! I recommend bringing extra batteries as well.
Blanket or towel to sit on, folding camping chair or stool would also be nice
Cow bell (to let the riders know you're cheering for them!); reading material; radio (if you understand French you can catch the live commentary) Leave a Comment
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Pack light and buy new clothes there. They have great clothing in France. If you must pack a lot be prepared to cary it around and make sure whoever's picking you up has a big enough car.
Comfortable waterproof hiking boots got me through many rainy days and the occasional snowy day. A wind breaker and wool sweater and many times my winter jacket. You must have a cool scarf also. Don't forget some nice clothes for fine dining. Incredible food in France!
I bought most of mine there. I love thier shampoos and soaps.
I had a water-proof bag for mine. It came in handy. Leave a Comment
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The type of bag to take depends on where you will be staying, but if you decide to take a boat, you must use soft holdalls which can be stowed away.
Comfortable footwear is paramount. Even if not planned - you will certainly end up walking for miles, either around town centres, cathedrals, museums or along beaches and coastal walks. The whole of France welcomes walkers, and caters well for their needs.
At the same time, you should pack a light mackintosh or an umbrella - even the sunny south can be the subject of a swift torrent of rain.
Leave buying insect creams until your arrival - every area has its own brand of 'crawly/flying things' and the local pharmacist (look out for the green cross) will be happy to prescribe the necessaries.
Provided you are near to a small town you will normally be able to buy batteries etc. for your cameras, but its always wise to take along a spare.
Haven't done any camping in France, but in 1991 we hiked the circle of Brittany (separate travelogue to follow).
Many towns will have a municipal campsite and the fees will be half of the private ones. This doesn't mean that the facilities are any the less efficient. Very often quite the opposite. The local Tourist Info. office will have details.
If you are travelling in a car you MUST carry with you a set of spare bulbs (it is an offence to drive with a faulty light) and a red warning triangle.
I would advise investing in a luminous waistcoat. The chances of being stranded on an unlit road at night are higher simply because of the distance between villages.
Don't be afraid to approach any garage for help. Contrary to general belief, the French will go miles out of their way to assist. Leave a Comment
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 by sandravdp
dress lightly in summer. It is nice warm in France. It doesn't rain often in summer. In Normandy it can be cold...
suncream and anti mosquitocreams. Also some medicins for wasps when you are alergic to them. There are a lot of wasps in France
you can get everything at photoshops
Tent, sleepingbag
On the picture: I dressed lightly here, it was in the middle of summer! Leave a Comment
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A decent handbag that is not easily gotten into, don't leave the zip open if you don't want pickockets to filch your purse etc. Suitable locks on suitcases for exactly the same reason too. A bumbag for just general sightseeing would be much safer for you and your belongings.
Good walking shoes, how can you expect to walk around and seeing the sights if you are wearing uncomfortable shoes? High heels for evening wear only. Casual wear that is smart and tidy for day wear, no one wants to view slobs on holiday. Evening wear is what you feel most comfortable and glamourous in.
Any medicines that you have to take, remember to get a Medical passport for such things as Insulin and needles etc., otherwise they may think you're a drug addict at Customs. A small first aid kit would also be handy. Remember to always carry a first aid kit in your car if you are travelling this way to or around France.
A camera, plenty of film if it's a film camera, and also plenty of batteries for digital or the film type camera.
A phrase book if you haven't bothered to learn any French before you go.
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 Sunset on The Seine river by Elodie_Caroline
In case any of you tourists from England need any help before your travels to France, or for anyone French needing help from your own country, here is the French Embassy and the French Consulate in England, which also counts counts for Wales.
French Embassy
21,Cromwell Road,
London. SW7 2EN.
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French Consulate
21,Cromwell Road,
London. SW7 2EN.
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