5 Tips For Travelling In France

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   5 Tips For Travelling In France

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   missmaudieposted 14 years ago

   1. Don't just travel, remember to stop and look around every now and then!
   2. If you travel by train you need to stamp your ticket at the station before you get on the train (to prevent getting thrown off)
   3. If travelling by car remember to give way to cars coming from the right if you see a X sign - even if you the road on the right is a minor road
   4. Most petrol stations shut at lunchtime and in the evening and won't take your card unless it's French which can be a problem when you're low on fuel at 10.00pm.
   5. Learn some French, it'll get you a long way!

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   James Markposted 14 years ago

   Good tips from missmaudie, though I think you'll find that any Visa bank card will be accepted these days. I've been caught out a couple of times for forgetting to punch my train ticket, but the inspectors were generous on both occasions.
   
   So here are five more tips:
   
   1. Avoid the "we do it better back home" mentality. It closes your mind to a fuller enjoyment of the French experience.
   
   2. Similar to the above, but more subtle, is the way upbringing influences public behaviour. It is not rude in France to squeeze past people in restaurants or supermarkets, for example. Don't be too quickly offended by behaviour you're not used to.
   
   3. When you go into a shop or restaurant, it is usual to say, "Bonjour, m'sieurs dames" to everyone in general, or at least to the group of people nearest to you. When you leave a restaurant, it is also usual to say "Au revoir, m'sieurs dames" to the people nearest to you.
   
   4. If you're British or Dutch, don't wear white socks with sandals and shorts in summer! It's a national joke.
   
   5. Be careful of different prices in cafés: coffee is often more expensive if you sit out on the terrace, and cheaper if you drink it at the bar.

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   Loiseauxposted 14 years ago

   We have tried most varieties when travelling , having been to every Department in France. We`ve driven our own car, i.e. crossed the channel by most ferry routes and through the tunnel.We`ve flown and hired cars. Travelled by train as well. Read my "hub" for tips  and ideas:-
   
   Insiders Travelling in France

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   shennshahposted 10 years ago

   stay safe...
   http://blog.travelezze.com/bonjour-de-f … at-awaits/

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