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Re: Train Budapest-Bucharest-Istanbul Experience

by oldertrainfreak 13 February 2012

Hey Bristol, so far the list includes (in something like this sequence): friends near Munchen; Leipzig (Bach concert Apr 5); Luther…
Re: Postiing a New Cry for Help with my trip in France

by Dranac 12 February 2012

Hi, the first thing you need is the base place. without a car, choose one or two big cities from where u'll can easily find trains / buses.…
RE: Itinerary: help me with my very first draft

by neckervd 22 January 2012

Best itinerary Dordogne - Matterhorn - Rome: Perigueux - Brive - Clermont Ferrand - Ste-Etienne - Chambery - Aosta - Chatillon - Breuil/C…
Am I Crazy?

by colinjensen 22 January 2012

I'm already pretty positive I am, but I just need some reassurance. Ok, here is the scenario: I will be traveling to Europe from July…
RE: Something Different from Paris

by ely27 05 January 2012

I've spent a little time in [Clermont-Ferrand|http://www.clermontferrandtourism.com/], and that could be an interesting option, quite…
Good base for day train trips around SE France

by oldertrainfreak 01 January 2012

I'm planning on using a one-month Eurailpass to see as much of Europe as I can next April. I have virtually no firm plans but as I read…
2 months in Europe for gap year

by amydingler 17 August 2011

Hello traveling experts, I am 18 and I am taking the next year off school to go on a gap year and do some community service abroad. I…
RE: Driving in France - Paris to Tours to Montpellier

by mpprh 31 July 2011

Even better than Michelin, Google et al ... I drive that route often ! I go South on A10, East on A85, then South on A71, A75; A750…
Re: Countryside stop between Paris and Toulouse?

by shelemm 21 July 2011

To elaborate a bit on the Central Massif of France, the Auvergne is a region of ancient volcanoes (long dormant) with a characteristic…
RE: Single Woman Hitchhiking (Autstop) in France

by travelinstyle46 18 July 2011

Oh I had no real problem hitching in France Christopher, that was just a funny experience during my learning curve there. There there…
RE: Berlin to Paris

by travelinstyle46 12 June 2011

For my money the 'best' way is to hitch. Stand by the roadside and see what adventure stops to pick you up. I recall fondly the time…
RE: France road trip.

by mpprh 24 May 2011

A combination of routes I often take. Do some research on this ............ A10 to Orleans (Loire Valley ?) A71 to Clermont Ferrand (Mas…
RE: South of France and Corsica- Farms and Vineyard- visits and stays

by mpprh 20 May 2011

Consider taking the A75 route ( I drive this route to visit family ) and stop here : http://www.chateauroumanieres.com They offer tours…
Re: Paris - South of France Road Trip - ideas?

by mpprh 16 May 2011

I guess everyone will have their own ideas on this. I would follow this route. It is essentially a combination of routes I'ved used…
RE: Stargazing in the Loire Valley?

by necroyeti 21 April 2011

I would put my money on the Massif Central - the "dead centre" of France in terms of polution, both light and industry. The biggest town…
RE: 2 weeks in the Southern France

by mpprh 01 April 2011

Probably interesting to research Nimes, Sommieres, Montpellier, Pezenas, Lodeve, Millau as possible visits on the way to Paris. Most…
RE: cross country driving route

by a_p 27 February 2011

The trip from Paris down to the Provence is and remains rather boring, some exceptions have already been mentioned: It's either via Clermont…
RE: Road Trip from Paris to Provence?

by a_p 14 February 2011

My personal favourite would be this: - 1st day: Paris - Bourgogne(Burgundy) - Clermont-Ferrand via free/no toll highways. Roughly 350…
RE: France on a Shoestring

by Nautiker 11 February 2011

thanks for the feedback, theonewho. unfortunately, SW France isn't an area I'm very familiar with. did you search the board for past…
Teaching English in France

by badgerz065 23 November 2010

Hi, I am planning on applying to be an English TA in France next year after I graduate and I have to choose one city out of each grouping…
RE: Strike in France on Sept. 23 2010

by Kerouac2 22 September 2010

Main line SNCF trains: JOURNEE DU JEUDI 23 SEPTEMBRE Trafic international Eurostar : service normal Thalys : service quasi-normal…
RE: Help finalising 10-12 days in France

by european83 22 August 2010

Hello kpwalker! Day trips: Dijon: historical city center, historical heart of Burgundy: http://www.visitdijon.com/ Autun: old town, some…
RE: 11 days in France by car outside of Paris

by mpprh 24 July 2010

Better to see a few things than pass by many ? Realistically, you have 7 days to explore (11days - (2Paris) - (2travel N/S). I'd consi…
RE: France road trip stop-over advice

by Kerouac2 23 June 2010

You might want to go to Vulcania. Very interesting, right outside Clermont Ferrand.
RE: Lyon to Sarlat

by swissbee 09 April 2010

You can also drive through Puy-de-Dome and Cantal areas. The whole of the Auvergne region is lovely. A couple of very nice towns which…