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Re: Road trip Southern France - Northern Spain (help)

by hitchhikershandbook 27 May 2012

Hello VinEvrop, Your itinerary sounds really good! As a "deviation" off the main route, I'd recommend going to [Albi|http://hitchhikersh…
Re: Paris to Barcelona Road Trip

by hitchhikershandbook 27 May 2012

Hello Payal, Bordeaux is nice but not as nice as Toulouse, so if you have a choice, I'd recommend choosing the latter as the base. The…
RE: Artists houses

by arizona 26 May 2012

Da Vinci lived in Amboise, as you said, it´s a nice place between Orléans and Tours. Not far from Chenonceau. Nothing special to see.…
RE: Heading to France in June - Questions/Suggestions

by hitchhikershandbook 26 May 2012

Hi Amanda, Everybody has written a pretty comprehensive list of the main sights. For what it's worth Albi is particularly beautiful.…
RE: Artists houses

by bjd 26 May 2012

Arizona -- I was disappointed in the Toulouse-Lautrec museum in Albi. Mostly a few of his early works and a lot of posters. In Albi,…
RE: Artists houses

by arizona 26 May 2012

If it's a house (?), St. Rémy de Provence: Vincent van Gogh (labeled as lunatic asylum in those days) There seems to be a bridge (rebuil…
RE: Heading to France in June - Questions/Suggestions

by wayoutback 21 May 2012

If you are flying in with Air France see if it is possible to buy some cheap add on coupons to save you $. Check and see if there are…
RE: Heading to France in June - Questions/Suggestions

by cheminement 20 May 2012

Hi, Amanda, well to provide you fair information is pretty hard as the only 3 info we have are: 20 years old girl. if staying in Montpell…
RE: 4-5 weeks around france... draft itinerary

by bummers4eva 16 May 2012

I have to laugh at myself - usually itineries posted on TT are lists of big cities to which I am of the opinion, "once you visit your…
RE: Languedoc - Roussillon day trips and other questions!

by regards 11 May 2012

Millau viaduct is amazing. If it's only to say you have also been in Andorra do it. Other places: Winetasting in the part called Les Corbier…
RE: France Under USD$2,000?

by sfgirl42 28 August 2011

Hi, You don't say when you're planning on travelling...time of year can make a difference in costs. Also, how do you plan to travel in…
France Under USD$2,000?

by lowalker147 27 August 2011

Hi everyone. I am trying to plan a 3 week stay in France. We (there's 2 of us) will be possibly traveling from Paris to Brittany, Southwes…
RE: France in July 2012, 22 nights just after some opinons please!

by Liberat 23 August 2011

I wonder if Lille deserves 4 days, while Paris could use a whole week. I tried to find Rieupeyroux, but found that there were two places…
RE: Avoiding the July crush in the south of France

by regards 16 May 2011

In add to "bjd" the best place will be in the middle of the Cathar-country what can be in or nearby Carcasonne. That gives you for day-trips…
RE: Avoiding the July crush in the south of France

by bjd 16 May 2011

Perpignan is rather far from Cathar country and I don't think it's feasible to go to Albi on a day trip, unless you like spending all…
RE: Avoiding the July crush in the south of France

by marieathome 15 May 2011

Thanks for all of your responses -- I have narrowed things down compared to my first post as I have done more reading. Originally, I…
RE: Avoiding the July crush in the south of France

by sheilamary 25 April 2011

I live in Marseille and can recommend it! It will be very hot in July but not over-run with visitors (compared to further along the coast,…
Avoiding the July crush in the south of France

by marieathome 17 April 2011

I'll be in France the second half of July for about 2 weeks. I've been before, so the must-sees are probably done, and now I'm wondering…
RE: To Albi, Cordes sur Ciel from Toulouse. Best route.

by rachel_evian 15 March 2011

Thanks both! All things are clear now! Looking fed to my trip in France!
RE: To Albi, Cordes sur Ciel from Toulouse. Best route.

by bjd 14 March 2011

I agree with Tony. You can visit some vineyards, but it is mostly seen as a preface to buying a carton or three of wine. Your best bet…
RE: To Albi, Cordes sur Ciel from Toulouse. Best route.

by tony_b 14 March 2011

Like most vineyards, those of the Gaillac area are out in the countryside. That makes visits without a car tricky. Also, if you find…
Re: To Albi, Cordes sur Ciel from Toulouse. Best route.

by rachel_evian 14 March 2011

But I dunno driving..so I can only take public transport... Do you think I can visit the vineyards or join wine tasting on my own? I think…
RE: From Toulouse to Nice in 16 days

by bjd 13 March 2011

During the days before your boating, you can get trains and some buses from Toulouse to Albi, Gaillac, Auch or Foix.
RE: To Albi, Cordes sur Ciel from Toulouse. Best route.

by bjd 12 March 2011

That is the winter schedule. Ve is Friday, Sa is Saturday. As you see, all the columns with (1) or (2) refer to school holidays. The schedul…
RE: To Albi, Cordes sur Ciel from Toulouse. Best route.

by rachel_evian 12 March 2011

thanks!! but the bus schedule is in french..could anyone tell me if i go on a friday or saturday in May, what's the time scheudle? Is…