|
Renting Bicycles in France
Submitted by M09630 on 2009-11-16
City Bike Systems: In the past few years, numerous cities in France have launched easy-to-use, shared bike systems which let anyone easily rent bikes from the many high-tech stations
... view more scattered throughout the city. With the first 30 minutes free, an hour for about 1 Euro, a week for about 5 Euros and a yearly pass around 29 Euros, how could you not take advantage of this friendly, easy, fast and greener way of traveling?
|
Transporting Bikes in France
Submitted by M09630 on 2009-11-16
- You can transport your bike on any train, including the country’s renowned high-speed TGV trains, so long as it is dismantled and in a box or cover (max size 120 x 90cm).
... view more It must then be placed in the luggage area at the ends of the coaches.
- If the bicycle is not dismantled, you must put it in the luggage van or in the bicycle compartment of certain main-line trains.
- Main TGVs linking Paris to the East of France have a special fitted-out space and can hold 4 bicycles. The reservation is then compulsory and priced at €10.
- Hint: the bicycle car is usually in cars 8 and/or 18.
Transporting bikes on Thalys and Eurostar: Thalys trains connect the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium to France via Paris. The Eurostar connects the UK with France via Lille and Paris. You can then get a direct connecting train from Paris to Geneva using TGV Lyria. Like TGV East, bicycles are free of charge on board if they are dismantled and in a box or covered. This is required, and the maximum size is 120 x 90 cm. You can store it in the luggage area at the ends of the coaches. Also, for Thalys and Eurostar, there may be a bicycle car in coach 1 and/or coach 11.
Shipping your bike: It is possible to ship your bike on French railroads from either a freight terminal or a door-to-door service. Shipment can be arranged at the same time you buy your ticket in advance or you may contact a delivery service, such as Sernam. Note: Sernam is responsible for your bike during shipment.
|
Tipping
Submitted by M19875 on 2009-12-05
The biggest confusion that we hear about from travel guests involves "tipping" in France. Here's the scoop:
- Tipping is never required in France. Why? Because the tip (or "service" as
... view more it's called in France) is always included in the bill you pay in any restaurant, cafe or brasserie (bistro).
- More and more today though we are seeing the practice of what is called "leaving a little extra" which means that if you're in a cafe, brasserie(bistro) or NON-Michelin star restaurant, and you've enjoyed your service, then you might consider leaving the waiter or waitress an extra 50 cents if just having drinks or a 1 or 2 euro coin if having a light meal, BUT NOT MORE.
- And, I can't emphasize this pointer enough... never leave a tip at a Michelin-star restaurant. It's considered an insult to the staff.
When in France, go with the "French" flow of things... remember the tip is always included in the bill and there is never any obligation to leave anything extra... so don't feel guilty or like you stiffed the waiter when you pay your bill and vacate the premises without leaving anything.
|
Travel tips to Nice and Antibes
Submitted by M19855 on 2010-01-03
By plane: You can fly direct into Nice Cote d'Azur airport from many European destinations and New York. Be sure to check Easyjet.com for cheap flights within Europe.
By train: Trains from
... view more Paris come into Antibes SNCF station as well as Nice. The journey takes approximately 5 hours but you might prefer to take an overnight couchette to make the most of your time. We can organise to collect you from Antibes Station - 10 minutes from the villa.
By car: There is plenty of parking space at the villa and we can send you detailed directions if you wish to make your own way here.
|
Best way to discover the South of France
Submitted by M20290 on 2010-05-11
Imagine riding these breathtaking routes on our fine motorbikes under 300 days of annual sunshine and pleasant temperatures. What's more, our motorbikes give you an exclusive access to the fast lane: no more traffic jams or being stuck behind slow moving traffic on scenic roads.
Booking could not be easier. Contact us for motorbike availability and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
|
Fier Gorges in the French Alps
Submitted by M20552 on 2010-10-29
1. The Fier Gorges near Annecy provide the opportunity
... view more to walk along a cliff-hanging walkway over rapids.
2. Chambery has the largest ensemble of Trompe L'Oeil art in Europe and was the home of the Shroud of Turin for almost 100 years.
3. The Medieval town of Annecy also has the cleanest lake in France.
4. Aix les Bains is the second largest spa/thermal baths in France.
|
Reach Bordeaux city centre from the airport
Submitted by M19958 on 2010-12-09
If you are traveling on by rail from St Jean station it is better to take the Jet-bus as this is its final stop and the cost is the same. Equally if you arrive with a boxed bicycle and do not wish to re-assemble at the airport then the Jet bus luggage space will easy accommodate it.
|
Low season
Submitted by M19959 on 2012-01-11
|
How to Eat in Paris on the Cheap
Submitted by Pafik at traveltipcenter.com on 2008-06-16
Paris is famous for both the quality and high prices of its restaurant food. While it's true that a meal with wine at a four-star restaurant will cost you the equivalent of many hundreds of dollars, there are still a few food bargains to be...
View this tip at traveltipcenter.com
|
Driving in France - Few Simple Tips
Submitted by Maximus at traveltipcenter.com on 2008-08-06
Thinking about car travel in France? Here you will find a lot of useful tips about driving in...
View this tip at traveltipcenter.com
|
Off-piste skiing in Chamonix
Submitted by Eskil at traveltipcenter.com on 2008-09-07
Chamonix offers world class off piste skiing in various, spectacular terrains - glaciers, steep couloirs, open bowls and tree runs.
Mountain Spirit Guides specialise in guiding and instructing off-piste skiing and heli skiing in Chamonix. Local...
View this tip at traveltipcenter.com
|
Travel Tips - Train Help for France
Submitted by Gump at traveltipcenter.com on 2009-06-26
Look at the prices! Sometimes there is little difference. On the train, there are no added privileges like larger seats or massages , etc in 1st...
View this tip at traveltipcenter.com
|
Travel Tips for Paris
Submitted by roxy at traveltipcenter.com on 2009-10-16
Here you will find best travel tips for your adventure in...
View this tip at traveltipcenter.com
|
How to Book Online Hotels in Paris
Submitted by European-Hotels at traveltipcenter.com on 2010-06-21
If you are arrangement a journey to Paris in next vacations then to make it memorable you would require a at ease accommodation. It sounds very easy that you’ll get one room booked in any hotel but in actuality it is the most tiring activity even...
View this tip at traveltipcenter.com
|
Where to find cheap bars in Paris
Submitted by European-Hotels at traveltipcenter.com on 2010-06-21
If you are a night freak at that time Paris’ bars are especially deliberate for you. The late night exciting bars are obvious while proverb in Paris. There is a huge collection of bars that are located on similar locations in Paris and all are...
View this tip at traveltipcenter.com
|
|
[ 1 ]
-
2
-
next 25 vacations
|