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Cheap Train Tickets in France for Seniors
Those aged 60+ are eligible for substantial discounts on trains in France and Europe.
02 Nov 2010
Naturists Row at Cap d’Agde
The patience of local residents seems to be running thin over the conduct of some naturists at the famous resort of Cape d'Agde in Languedoc Roussillon.
02 Nov 2010
Ryanair to Close Marseille Base
Ryanair has announced it is to close its base at Marseille with effect from 11th January 2011, but that may not quite be the end of the story.
15 Oct 2010
Travelling Around Paris
Travelling around Paris is cheap and easy if you are prepared to use the extensive Métro system in the city.
30 Sep 2010
Can Air France Become a Low-Cost Airline?
Air France is proposing to create a new low-cost subsidiary, but will the pilots allow them?
15 Sep 2010
Best Sunscreens for Your Holiday in France
A consumer review of the main high protection sunscreens in France offers reassuring confirmation of the quality of the products on the market.
30 Jul 2010
Quality of Bathing Water in France
The French government have made available a dedicated site in English to check the quality of bathing water anywhere in the country.
30 Jul 2010
A New Transport Plan for France
A new transport plan for France gives overwhelming priority to development of the rail network.
30 Jul 2010
Automatic Tolls on French Motorways
Using the French autoroute télépéage system is the fast way to drive to the South of France.
15 Jul 2010
Breaking Down on French Autoroutes
What are the procedures you should adopt in the event of a breakdown on an autoroute in France?
15 Jul 2010
Motor Rail to France This Summer
The French motor rail from Calais to the South of France has stopped this year, so in order to make use of one you will need to cross the Channel to Paris.
15 Jul 2010
Importing and Registering a Car in France
If you wish to relocate to France with your car, you will need to register it with the French authorities. Here's how you do it.
01 Jul 2010
New Airport at Brive Limousin is a Sell-Out
A new international airport has opened at Brive in the Limousin and seems to be an immediate success, but can the region sustain another airport?
15 Jun 2010
Bringing Your Pet to France
To travel from the UK to France a pet must be micro-chipped, vaccinated against rabies, and issued with an EU pet passport.
01 Jun 2010
The Most Dangerous Roads in France
Road accident figures released by the French government show the most dangerous and safest departments in France.
01 Jun 2010
Ferries Set Sail for France
With volcanic ash still causing a problem, ferry bookings to and from France look set rise this summer, so we review what is available.
18 May 2010
Carcassonne Airport Closed!
A Ryanair flight en route to Carcassonne found it could not land recently as there was no-one in the control tower!
18 May 2010
High Speed TGV Rail Projects in South West France
Two new high speed rail projects are planned for the South West of France, but not without difficulty.
01 Apr 2010
Air France Launches Complaint Against Ryanair
The dogfight between Ryanair and Air France over French skies continues, with a complaint by the French airline to the European Commission.
16 Mar 2010
Ski Schools in France Off Piste
The two major ski schools in France have resurrected a long standing dispute about the control of skiing lessons on the slopes.
16 Feb 2010
