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Métro   Paris

Métro, Paris

 544 Reviews  NAVIGATION AIDS For navigating Paris Public Transport ,we are always equipped with our tattered "cartes tirade" #301 Paris Autobus Map (with a street index). Buy at Tabac. Also "le petit parisien"... 

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Trains & TGV   Lyon

Trains & TGV, Lyon

 14 Reviews  The German and French railways have announced that starting March 23, 2012 there will be a direct high-speed train connection (only once a day at first, but still) from Frankfurt am Main via Mannheim,... 

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Getting There   Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Getting There, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

 19 Reviews  try Chamonix www.voyages-sncf.com for all options on train, or plane. I send my kids there flying again near there next month; there is bus connection see also http://www.skiinfo.co.uk/ its in... 

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Train   Cannes

Train, Cannes

 11 Reviews  Like many train stations in France, this place looks dirty (I'm sure it is)...but you will only have to be here, if you have a train to catch (DUH!). It's the fastest way to get to Nice and other... 

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Train to Lille   Lille

Train to Lille, Lille

 23 Reviews  I just had a glimps of the Lille Eurostar station on my way to London; the stop is called LILLE EUROPE. Well, in Belgium half of the population still rever to Rijsel in stead of Lille. On my way back... 

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Metro & Bus   Toulouse

Metro & Bus, Toulouse

 11 Reviews   Chauffeur de bus et collectionneur, il est incollable sur l’histoire locale Jérôme Bonato, chauffeur de bus, est aussi un passionné ès transports. L’ouverture de la ligne B ? Cela fait des années... 

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TRAINS   Rouen

TRAINS, Rouen

 8 Reviews  The easiest way to reach Rouen is by train from Paris. An almost hourly connection exists from St. Lazare directly to Rouen, duration of travel is around 70 to 90 minutes. Online reservations for the... 

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Train   Avignon

Train, Avignon

 8 Reviews  For many tourists to Avignon, their point of arrival will be the gorgeously futuristic TGV (high speed rail) station on the outside of town, which is a glorious piece of design. To avoid confusion,... 

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By Train   Colmar

By Train, Colmar

 5 Reviews  Colmar is a great half day trip when you are staying in Strasbourg. Trains run from Gare du Strasbourg at least once an hour and the duration of the journey is approx. 33 minutes. Fare wa 16 Euro... 

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Cruise   Yvoire

Cruise, Yvoire

 3 Reviews  This is a must do. When you're in Evian or Thonon-les-Bains, make a day-trip to Yvoire. A return ticket costs you 25 € but it's really worth it on a sunny day. The boat takes you slowly along the... 

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From the Airports to Paris   Paris

From the Airports to Paris, Paris

 136 Reviews  you can contact the airline you are flying for the booking; or the airport directly Icare lounge in the sud terminal for about 30 euros per person here is more info in... 

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Metro, Funicular, Bus & Tram   Lyon

Metro, Funicular, Bus & Tram, Lyon

 25 Reviews  Unlike most other French cities, Lyon never completely abandoned its old network of trolleybus lines. Instead, these lines have been modernized. They now use modern Cristalis trolleybuses, either... 

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Touristic Trains/Cable Cars Etc   Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Touristic Trains/Cable Cars Etc, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

 8 Reviews  The slopes in Chamonix now offer 4 hour passes, which are good starting at any time (ie no more 'half day' passes where you must wait until noon to start using them). The clock counts down from the... 

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From/To Nice Airport   Cannes

From/To Nice Airport, Cannes

 5 Reviews  When you look at the official website of the Nice Airport for the taxis you will find a price indication of 67 - 72 € for a trip Nice airport to Cannes. This is a minimum theoretical price because... 

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Metro   Lille

Metro, Lille

 4 Reviews  The first time we visited Lille, we stayed in nearby Roubaix and took the Metro to the center of Lille, the second time we drove to Roubaix, parked and took the Metro. It's very quick, service is... 

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Flights & Airport from/to Toulouse   Toulouse

Flights & Airport from/to Toulouse, Toulouse

 7 Reviews  It seems that Toulouse is the biggest airport in South-western France. There is shuttle bus (line 4) that connects airport with the central railway station. The bus stop is to the right of the exit C... 

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FERRY-BOATS-SHIPS   Rouen

FERRY-BOATS-SHIPS, Rouen

 1 Review  In Rouen, the Seine river is wide 2 to 3 km and deep enough to allow even large ocean ships to reach Rouen harbor. This is why Rouen is living along the river and the Seine has and had always, a main... 

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Various Methods of Transport   Avignon

Various Methods of Transport, Avignon

 9 Reviews  The regional (as opposed to navette) bus station in Avignon would probably be considered pretty horrible by any standards, but in comparison to the glorious space age confection of the TGV station,... 

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Road trip   Yvoire

Road trip, Yvoire

 4 Reviews  To get to Yvoire from Geneva, we enjoyed a leisurely ride along a country road (D25) that passed through some lovely little villages to get to Yvoire, it was barely imperceptible that you were passing... 

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Trains: SNCF, TGV, and more   Paris

Trains: SNCF, TGV, and more, Paris

 202 Reviews  It is great traveling from Holland to Paris by train (Thalys). Remember one thing, your tickets are reserved for a specific train. We took one train earlier without knowing this, so half way we were... 

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Airport & Flying   Lyon

Airport & Flying, Lyon

 7 Reviews  No problem flying into Lyon. Leaving by international flight is more problematic if you use T1. The security section (X-rays) is grossly inadequate with queues routinely meaning 20 or 30 minutes... 

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Getting Around in the Chamonix Valley   Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Getting Around in the Chamonix Valley, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

 10 Reviews  See my other tip for getting 'to' Chamonix from the Geneva airport. Once in town be sure to get a 'Carte d'Hôte' from the tourist office or from your hotel or host, which gives you the right to free... 

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Car & Taxi   Cannes

Car & Taxi, Cannes

 7 Reviews  From the airport of Nice to our hotel in Cannes (near the Plage du Midi) we took a normal taxi at the airport. It did cost us with all the usual supplements (ref. my tip from/to Nice airport) 85... 

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Tours   Lille

Tours, Lille

 1 Review  Lille has a good transport network with metro stations dotted around the city. If you don't have much time but would like to see most of the sights and learn some of the history of the city, take one... 

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Train   Toulouse

Train, Toulouse

 6 Reviews  La ligne C est en quelque sorte le RER toulousain. C'est une ligne de trains, spéciaux, à cadence élevée, qui relie Toulouse à Colomiers. Les rames sont très modernes, accessibles aux personnes... 

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Cycling in France

by Carenne

Cycling in France is easy, especially as you can transport your bike for free in many trains. But you have to know which trains carry bikes and what other regulations may be. Ter and Corail trains are regional trains which offer frequent bike transport facilities, ususally free of charge. For travel in TGV you must dismantle your bike and pack it into a carrier bag - very awkward and mostly unnecessary. I have been told one TGV a day per line allows bike transfer. To check it out see:http://www.fubicy.org/train/bike.htmlI usually just went to the tickets desk and asked for the next/best connection with bike transfer. And trains are not expensive either.

Discount admission and no lines!

by Jkjules

Purchase a Paris Visite pass at any metro station. Not only do you get discounts at almost all tourist attractions, but you don't have to wait in line! This is a HUGE time saver, especially during peak season. My friend and I by-passed a 2 block long line to Musee d'Orsey last time I was there in June. Don't purchase these abroad because it seems like some companies are trying to make a profit by reselling them.

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Go by TGV

by Lady_Mystique

The TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse = high speed train) is the world's fastest train...and it was created in France! And it is SO smooth and comfortable!!It travels all over France and sweeps around Paris taking in Charles de Gaulle Airport (handy!!). It travels between the large cities within France and between outlying foreign cities.*Seat reservations are compulsory.*Eurail and Europasses are valid on TGV but you need to pay a supplement for a seat reservation.*You can check the connections, timetable, and make reservations online. Go to the website address below:

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Take the Time to Travel Quickly... with TGV

by Porteplume

.Français:Translation will follow soon..= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = English:TGV, take the time to travel quickly!This is the new slogan for the major TGV TV and poster advertising campaign launched on 17 September 2000. The high-speed train is now a brand in its own right and has marked the occasion with a new logo and a new spirit. This is because the TGV is much more than just a train: it’s a modern, fast and friendly way to travel, a technological milestone in France and internationally and offers many new services to make your journey easier and let you enjoy more of life... You can see again this TGV TV ad. now:http://www.tgv.com/english/esprit_tgv/pub_tv.jsp.

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No national bus services

by ATLC

Here's some general info:" in rural areas, buses are few and far between, and the scant services that exist are usually designed to meet the needs of schoolchildren, workers, and shoppers on market days.This means that buses usually run early and late in the day with little or nothing in between, and may cease altogether during the long summer school holiday period (July and August). Note that a city bus is generally called an autobus and a country bus a car or autocar. Smoking isn’t permitted on buses in France.The best place to enquire about bus services is at a tourist office or railway station. In large towns and cities, buses run to and from bus stations (gare d’autobus/routière), which are usually next to railway stations. In rural areas, bus services are often operated by the SNCF and operate to and from a railway station. An SNCF bus, on which rail tickets and passes are valid,...

Lease a Car instead of Renting/hiring

by pedroswift

Over the years, we have leased vehicles in France (& Italy) for periods ranging from 17 days to 3 months. A deal is available to non-Europeans using a vehicle for non-commercial purposes to purchase a brand new car without paying taxes. An up front price is negotiated for the period of the lease (minimum period 17 days) & the balance is held in the form of an IOU (or some-such).The price is usually cheaper than a similar model hire car for the same period with added benefits: It's a brand new car so no worries about the previous renter. Full comprehensive insurance is included. No drop off fees inside France.They do all the legals. They speak English. Roadside assistance included. Only downside: losing half a day use of vehicle to follow the makers service routine during a very long lease. Also the red number plates mark you as a tourist and more likely to have all your valuables in the...

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Train travel in France

by ATLC

French rail is pretty good but you need to know your way around, since there are multiple regional companies that take care of the rail transportation. For foreigners it may sometimes be a bit confusing, since the national rail website (see link below) directs you to the TGV website if you click another language version.TGV is fine for long distance fast train but it won't give you the local trains that go to many more destinations than TGV.So, you need to use www.voyages-sncf.com and make do with the French version.A good explanation on how to book tickets directly from SNCF is here:http://www.seat61.com/France-trains.htm#How to use voyages-sncf.comReading this carefully before you book will save you a lot of time, money and irritation.Booking the TGV from abroad has to be done in advance. But once you are in France you can simply buy a ticket to any train (often including TGV) right at...

Toll road costs

by ATLC

Here's a PDF file of toll road costs in 2010.Note: different rates for different vehicles.Sometimes you will see what a certain stretch of road costs at the toll gate. For instance: Paris-Lyon via A6 is 30.90 euro.Below is the official website of the French roads.

Timetables - Non TGV trains - TER Regionals

by pedroswift

Timetables - Non TGV trains - Transport Express RégionalTER TimetablesTimetables for regional trains are available for down loading as PDF’s. check instructions in the paragraph below before clicking the link.......Example for Paris to AmiensIn the “Fiches horaires Choisissez un trajet dont vous souhaitez obtenir la fiche horaire” grey boxUse the drop down menu to find the line that interests you. In this case “01: (Paris)Amiens Lille”. Clicking on the “choisir la fiches horaires” will place (at the bottom of the box) “01: (Paris)Amiens Lille” underlided as a clikable link to down load the time table.Here is the link to the Paris/Amiens/Lille pdf without doing the aboveI am indebted to vt member "cubsur" for this decode of French Regional Timetables:-“Sorry but the downloadable TER timetables are only in French. They are exact reproductions of the leaflets you get in the stations, which...

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How overseas visitors can buy French train tickets

by GyuriFT

This tip is regarding how to trick the French railway web site to sell the ticket without hefty surcharges and without going via RailEurope rip-off.Here I will guide you how to buy a fictive Paris - Milan ticket on a fictive day (2010 August 31).The problem: SNCF (the French Railway) owns these RailEurope overseas outlets which charge a hefty premium for the tickets. Due some French domestic rail politic fight they have to: unique in the world, the French freight operation in money-losing, the passenger operation has to cover it. Usually it's the other way...Here is how I can beat the system. 1) Go to http://www.tgv-europe.com. That web site is owned by SNCF, the French railway. 2) As you start, you have to select the country you live in. The problem: every English-speaking country will re-direct you to some RailEurope web site... and even their U.K. operations won't display all...

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Q:  Dear all, Does anyone knows whether it is possible to get a phone sim card in France for use during a short term/traveller stay... 

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A: get it at any mobile phone provider Bouygues, SFR or Orange. I use Orange. very easy http://agence.orange.fr/search?query=paris&st_like%5BSERVICES%5D%5B%5D=%25 have... 

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