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  1. french_mystique avatar

    RE: Looking for somewhere nice...

    by french_mystique 24 April 2012

    Also, Bar-sur-Aube is in that area and not far off the autoroute so maybe you'd find something there: http://www.tourisme.barsuraube.org/…

  2. french_mystique avatar

    RE: Looking for somewhere nice...

    by french_mystique 24 April 2012

    How about this place in the village of Essoyes, about 50km southeast of Troyes. http://www.laroseraie-en-champagne.com/ Renoir and his…

  3. bjd avatar

    RE: Tentative Itinerary for 3 Month Trip

    by bjd 18 January 2012

    It's nice to see that you have tried to have a slower trip than many posted on here, but I agree with #1 that there are eminently missable…

  4. Aribo avatar

    RE: Tentative Itinerary for 3 Month Trip

    by Aribo 18 January 2012

    If I understand you correctly, you have 97 nights and all in the Schengen Area. Not sure what passport you have, but keep in mind that…

  5. neckervd avatar

    RE: 6 days in France

    by neckervd 07 January 2012

    "I am planning a 12 day trip to Europe. My flight (from India) lands in Paris": You will most probably land at CDG in late afternoon,…

  6. arizona avatar

    RE: Ideas for Sept - From Holland to Germany or France?

    by arizona 07 August 2011

    Hi m.o.s., I was in Malaysia last year and yes, when you're a bit off-the-beaten-track it's dirt cheap. Talking about meals, entrance…

  7. meridianofsydney avatar

    RE: Ideas for Sept - From Holland to Germany or France?

    by meridianofsydney 07 August 2011

    Hi arizona, Thanks for your reply. I tried answering earlier but Firefox broke! I can get a reasonable meal here for RM10 or $3, I am…

  8. jimr1 avatar

    RE: Calais to Livorno

    by jimr1 31 July 2011

    Route in mind is A26 to Troyes then A5 maybe in combination with A12 so yes we'll be using toll roads. That gives a route of around 1500k…

  9. jimr1 avatar

    Calais to Livorno

    by jimr1 30 July 2011

    Hi My wife and I will be driving from Calais to Livorno in late October and would appreciate suggestions of overnight stops en route.…

  10. Printer avatar

    RE: Campervan road trip through Eastern France

    by Printer 11 July 2011

    Merci Anyone have any ideas then of where to go/stay or see? our first camping stop is going to be: CAMPING DE LA POINTE 5 rue de Mo…

  11. bigsciota avatar

    RE: Weekend trips from Paris? Amiens?

    by bigsciota 04 June 2011

    Thanks for your help. I think with your report, a bit of research, and a lot of looking at pictures of the cathedral, I'm going to go…

  12. kaz avatar

    RE: France on a motorbike

    by kaz 29 May 2011

    Speedy reply thanks again! I've checked on the maps and there's not really much in the way of green roads between Macon and Lyon. I…

  13. kaz avatar

    France on a motorbike

    by kaz 27 May 2011

    Hi, We have 2 weeks to spend motorbike touring in France from mid June. We are thinking of a rough loop from Calais, heading south east…

  14. neckervd avatar

    RE: Driving Paris to Lake Como? How long? Best route?

    by neckervd 12 March 2011

    You got good answers above. But be aware, that it will not be possible to drive on scenic routes and to visit the best of the many gems…

  15. neckervd avatar

    RE: Honeymoon to France

    by neckervd 29 December 2010

    Tony is right (as usual): the gems of Paris can never be visited in 2 days only, neither in 3 days. If you want to have at least a small…

  16. Riesling avatar

    RE: Less known shopping areas in France

    by Riesling 03 November 2010

    The McArthur Glen outlet centres near Troyes and Roubaix?

  17. pratyeka avatar

    RE: UK to Paris, then cycling Paris -> Geneva -> Zurich. Questions!

    by pratyeka 06 June 2010

    Hrrm - found this: http://www.discoveradventure.com/challenge.aspx?t=88 It's a road-bike oriented 5-day itinerary from Paris to Geneva.…

  18. dcampodonico avatar

    Drive Paris To Lake Geneva/Lake Como

    by dcampodonico 17 May 2010

    We (husband, 1/5y daughter and I) have 5 days to drive from Paris to Lake Como. We are looking for great routes, destinations, hotels/b&b's,…

  19. arizona avatar

    RE: Strasbourg to Paris by car

    by arizona 30 April 2010

    +e.g. quaint villages, regional restaurants,cosy accomodation,good wines ect.+ Agree above. Depending on your interests: - the described…

  20. shelemm avatar

    RE: Provence in a week and Tuscany in a week

    by shelemm 28 April 2010

    Seems like you are sorely in need of a good map. Sarlat: Not in the same part of France at all. Champagne: If you don't take the most…

  21. Sujaa avatar

    Trip Report: A Homage to Cathedrals

    by Sujaa 17 April 2010

    Hi everybody, here's a report of my recent trip to some of the great Gothic cathedrals of France in Troyes, Reims, Amiens and Roeun. http:/…

  22. moejodo avatar

    Cycling round the Champagne Region

    by moejodo 25 March 2010

    Some friends and I are planning to cycle round the Champagne region (and fit in some vineyard tours and tastings) arriving via the Eurostar…

  23. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Reims

    by artemis2 09 December 2009

    I haven't been yet so i shouldn't recommend it, but Troyes is on my whish list since a long time. There seems to be a christmas market…

  24. TMPACA avatar

    RE: Strasbourg to Munich at Christmas

    by TMPACA 02 September 2009

    Hi, 50km south-east from Paris near Melun, the castle Vaux le Vicomte, wikipedia gives you all about.Beautifull place and horrible history.…

  25. hophophoorah avatar

    Re: Paris and the north of France

    by hophophoorah 25 August 2009

    Given the extensive and fast French train network, there are a lot of places within reach in about an hour from Paris. Personally, I would…

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