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Driving in France
The open road in France
 The main things to watch about driving on the right is turning left and roundabouts. You have to remember to look left instead of right like you do in the UK. The roads in France are very straightand fairly quite by UK standards. If you keep out of the main cities. If you are travelling long distances the toll roads are best. There are regular parking areas ever 10k where you can pull off with some facilities. Every 25k there is fuel and full service facilities we found them better than UK motorway services.
Service Station Something else I noticed this year is more speed cameras in rural areas, not on the scale of the UK. The cameras have a clear warning sign before you reach them. Most small towns and villages have free parking. If not you seem to park on the pavement rather than the road. Buying petrol or diesel in France is different than the uK they have very few roadside filling stations. Most fuel is sold at the large supermarkets 24 hours. It is best to get your fuel before 7pm you can pay a cashier. After 7 you can pay by credit card not easy if you do not read French you could loose your card.
Navigating in the rural area can be interesting you come to a crossroad. It will have a good signpost showing four different villages none on your map. One of the charms of driving in France is to get lost and find a hidden village or Chateau. This year I got a sat nav which I use after I got lost trying to find our rented gite.
One of the best things about driving in France is seeing the small villages This short video shows you the village of Wimille near Boulogne. For more on Wimille click the link after the video
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Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris
Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district. A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.
Le Meridien Hotel Nice
This hotel is situated right over the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean Sea and is nearby landmarks like the Acropolis Convention Center. There is also a private beach across the way, as well as a nearby casino, Casino Ruhl. The Le Meridien Hotel Nice can be found at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur of France. This hotel is only six kilometers from the nearest airport. A gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers
This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away. Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.
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Cottage to rent Columbiers-du-Plessis, in the Loire Valley
The farmhouse and cottages of La Returais are part of what used to be a working hamlet in the 16-1700?s. This beautifully restored farm hamlet retains plenty of the original rustic charm with its old oak beams and huge stone fireplaces.
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In the heart of the charming seaside resort of Dinard, the Hotel De La Vallee is a cosy seafront hotel offering comfortable accommodation and a unique view of the Channel. Guest rooms are equipped with en suite facilities and present cosy and elegant spaces. Some have a balcony and others offer an unrestricted view of the sea. Hotel Victoires Opera Paris
The Victories Opera Hotel is situated in the ideal location to explore Paris on foot. The hotel lies between the Place des Victoires and the Opera. Guests will be able to easily access all of the most well known landmarks in Paris from this convenient Paris accommodation. The hotel is about a 25 minute drive from Charles de Gaulle airport. Metro stations are located nearby. Car parking is also available nearby for a surcharge. Superior and triple rooms are available at the Victoires Opera Hotel along with junior suites.
Hotel Duret Paris
The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris. The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure. 
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The Lavender fields of FranceNormandy Gite to rent
Set at the end of a peaceful country lane with amazing views into the valley, is this pretty, spacious detached holiday cottage. Lovingly refurbished, featuring beams throughout and a garden and terrace from which the spires of Le Mont St Michel are visible on a clear day |
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Cottage to rent
It is located in a pleasant peaceful location yet is not far away from Calais. The coast is only 3.1 miles (5km) with nice beaches and high cliffs like Wissant between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez  Biarritz stone bridge Subscribe To This Site     
Normandy Hotels
The Normandy Barriere is a 4 star hotel with 291 rooms and suites in a charming half timbered house with green criss crossing beams and pinnacles, facing the sea and right in the centre of town. A covered walkway connects to the casino. Enjoy dinner andbrunch with music at La Belle Epoque restaurant, which also features theme nights and a veranda opening out onto the Normandy courtyard. The hotel also features a bar, piano lounge, tearoom, and a fitness centre with steam bath, sauna and indoor pool. Find the lowest prices on Hotels in Deauville here
Hotels in the Honfleur areaHotel Auberge De La Claire Honfleur
Discover all that Honfleur has to offer with Auberge De La Claire Hotel as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, television, shower. Services and amenities available for guests at this Honfleur accommodation consist of bar/pub, restaurant, disabled facilities, business center, pets allowed |
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