Etretat – The Gardens of Etretat
Etretat on its own is a place to visit in Upper Normandy. It's well viewed by the French, and in the summer, even in the spring, you'll have problems finding parking spaces, that's how busy it gets. A beautiful, old...
Travelling in France – Costs and Times
Since there are several forms of transportation in France (High Speed Train -TGV, Intercites train, TER train, Intercity bus, air, car pool), each with associated costs and travel times, it can be difficult to select one. Below you'll find tables...
Travel In France – Alternative Ways
We shown you that you can travel in France with different types of trains (TER, Intercites and TGV), Cars, Camping Cars, Bus and Air). But for the more adventurous among us, there are a few other ways: Hitching A Car...
Airways – Airline Travel in France
Although France is reasonably big (for European standards), air-travel is not very popular. Prices are often high, and with the competition of the High Speed Train (TGV), it makes little sense to take an airplane. Add to that the requirement...
Driving in France – With A Motorcycle
Motorcycles, also called motorbikes depending on which side of the Atlantic you come from, are very popular in France. Not only in big cities enabling people to escape the busy traffic logged roads, but also used to ride the scenic...
Driving In France – With A Camping-Car
Also called mobile homes, campers or campervans, camping-cars are a popular way of spending your holidays in France. France has a lot to offer in ways of scenery, food and culture, and there are many areas you can park your...
Driving In France – With A Car
Driving abroad can often be stressful; rules are different, street signs are in a different language and driving customs are not like the way it is at home. Here are some of the differences or special items to watch out...
Fecamp – Fisheries Museum
Fecamp is a quaint small city, full of character. Although in dire need of some TLC, strolling around the sea and harbour side of the city can be very rewarding. Fecamp was once a main hub for commercial fishing, particularly...
The Place To Be In 2019: The Big Armada
Every few years, world's biggest (and not so big) tall sailing ships sail into France and head for the city of Rouen. These massive multi-mast sail ships from yesteryears, though many are new, are a sight to be seen. Slow...
Review: Flixbus (Intercity Bus Service)
The Flixbus intercity bus service (and also pan-European service) is the biggest bus service in Europe. Click here to read more about the different intercity bus services in France. Thanks to the many and extended strikes (and often very bad...
Buses – Intercity
A few years back (2015), when the current President of France, Emmanuel Macron, was the Minister of Economy, he made it possible for scheduled bus services between cities in France at low cost. The idea was to make intercity travel...
Railroads – The Railway-Stations
What was once a big and far reaching rail network has dwindled over the last few decades. The French railroads have been closing rail lines and therefore closing railway-stations. Today there are 3029 stations left, but the ones that are...
Railroads – TER – Regional Trains
The High Speed Train (TGV) is the premium fast rail service offered by the French railroads, the SNCF. It's followed by the inter-regional service called "Intercites". And finally there's the regional service called TER (Transport Express Régional). This service links...
Railroads – Intercites
The French railroads, the SNCF, used to have a very extensive rail network linking most cities and bigger towns in France with each other. Apart from the High Speed Train (=TGV), the interlinking of cities was the top service category...
Railroads – TGV: The French High Speed Train
Moving around France is easy. First of all, you have a great motorway network, called the "Autoroutes". Although most of them are toll roads (=Peages), they are well maintained and offer many service areas along the way. But if driving...
Le Havre: Stairways To Heaven?
If you are not someone who likes or wants to climb stairs, this article is not for you. On the other hand, if you like a physical challenge, read on. The city of Le Havre is built partially at sea-level...
Le Havre – Start of the Transat Jacques Vabre Event – Trans-Atlantic Sailboat Race
Although billed as the end of the 500 years celebrations of Le Havre, this is an event that occurs every two years, so on its own, a regular event. The Transat Jacques Vabre is a sailboat race from Le Havre...
Le Havre: Tall Ship Parade for 500 Years Celebration – 3 September
A taste of what will be happening on the 3rd of September. For the 500 years celebration of the city of Le Havre, some 50 tall ships will be gathering starting on the 31st of August. On the 3rd of...
Le Havre – The Parade of Giants of the Royal de Luxe
One of the main events of the 500 years celebrations of Le Havre was going to be the parade of Giants produced by the Royal de Luxe. Although the company is based in Nantes, the appearance of the first giant...
Dieppe – The Ferry
The city of Dieppe has quite an active ferry activity. Up to 3 sailings per day, for the four hour crossing (it used to be half the time when they were operating a fast ferry, but those days are gone)....
Le Havre – Treasure Hunt For Gouzous
Jace, born in Le Havre, is quite an internationally famous street artist. His character, Gouzou, can be found on walls and other places around the world. It's therefore no surprise that Jace worked on doing something special for the 500...
Le Havre – The Ferry
Le Havre used to be a busy ferry station, with two ferry operators going to the UK and Ireland. But that has been reduced to one operator going to Portsmouth in the UK. Which is strange, since Le Havre lies...
Ouistreham – The Ferry
The Ouistreham ferry is the ferry operating for the city of Caen, which lies some 15 kilometres away. There is a whole section of the rather small harbour of Ouistreham dedicated to the ferry. There are 3 sailings daily, taking...Copyright
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