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Spend Two Weeks to a Month in France for 300 dollars

Posted by gyl.johnson

... the heading of "Watching your Euros"... You can volunteer to help out on numerous types of projects in France such as renovation, agriculture and environmental projects with the organization Volunteers for Peace. The placement fee is approx. 300 ...

France Travel Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kp1354

Gyl, We are presently deciding between England and France for a VERY short break (4 days) between a crossing from the US and our return. Your information is very helpful. I have dreamed since a little girl of going to France. One question about speaking ...

France Travel Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by madcaravanner

... are you advertising such a site don't you have a contract phone they are so much cheaper when you are traveling this planet of ours Have you got some REAL advise for our friends here could use not everyone has visited France as often as some of us

Be careful in France

Posted by nimoo

How to get to Viella - Viella travel question

Posted by johnmg

I am traveling to Viella (near Aire Sur L'Adore), France from England. What is the best way to get there using public transport?

Studying Abroad - Angers travel question

Posted by frommaggiesfarm

When is the best time to visit Angers, France? I am going to study abroad.

Stes. Maries-de-la-Mer in December - Stes Maries-de-la-Mer travel question

Posted by vhc

... expensive way to get there from LA, California, USA. Airline, which airport, transportation to SMdlM. Inexpensive place to stay there, until I get established. Any tips are very welcome. Thanks. Vashti Cherun vashtiasart@yahoo.com subject: blog to France

Cheap ways of keeping in touch?

Posted by davideagle

Hi guys, Sorry if this was posted before, but it may already be outdated by now. I'll be in France for a full week next month and I'd like to be able to keep in touch with my friends back in California without spending an awful lot of money. I ...

48 Hours in Lyon

Posted by manzara

With family treats, street art and fabulous food, the French city astride the Rhône is the ideal destination for anyone travelling to southern France. Get more information about Lyon

Searching for info on Mortain and WWII Uncle - Mortain travel question

Posted by stevewest

I am planning on visiting Mortain, France on 10 August 2011. My uncle was killed in Mortain on 10 August 1944 while serving in the US Army. I am making htis trip to both onor his sacrifice and to see if I can learn more about him. I plan on spending 2-3 ...

Cycling in Provence

Posted by gyl.johnson

... is two lanes. For the Vaucluse, hilltop villages are just that, on the top of big hills so expect it to be steep. However, it's definitely not the steepist there is in France. There is limited but fuctioning bus services in all around the region.

train from italy to limoges - Limoges travel question

Posted by kathom

Hi we are travelling from Florence in Italy to Limoges, France and wondered what is the best train route to take?

Be careful in France

Posted by nimoo

-"......Visitors should also be aware that their rental-car license plates often signal that they are tourists. Many of France's rental cars are registered in the Marne region for cost reasons and therefore have license-plate numbers ending with ...

Buying a phone (pay as you go) in France

Posted by sue_ca

... a french number, or local line from over there, thy will ship it to your house here, you will use it at your will in france, and when you are back,just return the phone and wait for the bill...they are some companies here, the ones that i can rembember, ...

Buying a phone (pay as you go) in France

Posted by kitkatgo

Hello my friends, I am finally checking out the options (again) of buying vs. renting a phone in France. I have rented in the past (through Verizon, our U.S. carrier), but I prefer not to do that this time. I would like to have a French cell phone (i.e. ...

Apartment Rental Paris

Posted by pauline_bde

... to visit website of citadines or aparthotels. About the weather, what a shame. Mybe you could try another time in France (summer is very sunny) it's more securely. Or Search about these sites particulieraparticulier etc...don"t worry, you'll ...

Paris to Lyon to Lepuy to Paris

Posted by gyl.johnson

Its super easy to rent a car in France. According to what you stated as your plan, I just think its too long of a drive and like anywhere else in the world, there's not much to see from the highway. If the goal is to have a scenic, relaxed drive from ...

Paris to Lyon to Lepuy to Paris

Posted by edso

... , I suggest you plan to arrive in Paris about two days before your departure. Every now and again there is a train strike. This is very helpful, thank you. Is it difficult to rent a car in France??? Driving from Lyon to Paris, scenic?? complicated??

population size - Bezanson (?) travel question

Posted by samuelzucker

what is the size of population of Bezancon,France ?

Shared Shuttle Service - Paris intra-muros to Orly

Posted by gyl.johnson

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The Best Festivals in France -2010

Posted by madcaravanner

It's not the festivals that I enjoy when in France it's the unusual markets there is a town we visit regularly in summer they have a special market only in summer on a Tuesday evening where all the local farmers bakers etc. gather around the ...

Any help please

Posted by davidpea

... to the forum and would like some advice please .Myself and my family over the last couple of months have been considering moving to France . We have looked at properties sent to us via etate agents and have seen a property in Plevin which is very nice ,but ...

Staying on the French Riviera

Posted by madcaravanner

... we spend less than €20 a day and in Spain we can live quite well on €15 Our campsite fees are invariably around 15-20 €a day We never use hotels in France and Spain as we can drive to wherever we want with our own house on our backs

The Chartres Cathedral, the Largest in France.

Posted by greekcypriot

The 13th century Chartres Cathedral, the largest cathedral in France, is one of the finest examples of French high Gothic art. The Cathedral was completed in 1260, made it onto UNESCO's first World Heritage Site list in 1979. Don't miss visiting it ...

Canaules in the south of France

Posted by galway1

IT IS IN A PLACE CALLED CANAULES IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE

Canaules in the south of France

Posted by galway1

Hello I am looking for information from anyone that may have stayed in the holiday complex (la bastide des lavandieres) in the town of Canaules in the languedoc south of France many thanks

Paris on £30 / €33 a Day

Posted by manzara

... 30 quid. Or, once converted, the princely sum of €33. Given the credit crunch and abysmal exchange rates, that's the spending money allowed during our short break in Paris. Ant more hints on budget entertainment in France's capital city?

Paris tip: Take bus 95 for a cheap city tour

Posted by starlagurl

... milk? here's why! 2. - Jumping off place for Chartres, and points west and south-west. 3. - Tallest building in France. 4. - Way more than just a stamp collection. 5. - Left bank shopping mecca. 6. , 140 rue de Rennes. Art Nouveau ...

Visit Burgundy

Posted by gyl.johnson

... free time. Just about every week, there's the possibility to go to a dinner and taste wines from one particular region. I have done my best to encourage them to try wines outside of France. So sometimes they get crazy and dabble with Spanish wines.

Thinking about Paris Rome trip need help

Posted by gyl.johnson

Mid-September is a fine time to visit both France and Italy. I think 7 days is a rather tight fit especially for a city like Rome with layers upon layers of history and things to see. You should consider stopping in Florence. Its much smaller and easier to ...

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