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| Subject | Date Asked |
| day trips in France | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: we are staying at the Marriott Village in Bailly-Romainvilliers for a week before driving to Siena ... A: I was thinking of Monet's home in Giverny or the chateaof Vaux La Vicomte. You've the Normdany ... | |
| Troyes, Ramerupt, Dampierre | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: Are there any sights that you could recommend to a student of the works and history of Rashi and the ... A: I'm afraid in Troyes almost nothing remains of Rashi's time. There's a former church in the old ... | |
| Train travel | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: My sister and I are staying in Arras from 16-18/9/11. We then want to travel from Arras (morning)to ... A: you've a train that leaves Arras at 11 06 and you'll arrive in Venice at 6 30 the next morning. You ... | |
| Driving between Barcelona and Lourdes | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a client who will be driving between Barcelona and Lourdes. They are leaving Barcelona July ... A: It's too expensive to drive a hire car between countries. It would be better to either take a train ... | |
| Request suggestion please | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I a arrivng Paris orly airport at 1600 on the 7th april 2011 return from Orly on 14th april Request ... A: the simplest way would be to make this a 3 capitals trip. I'd go by plane as it's simpler. Trains ... | |
| Day Trips from Lyon w/ Family | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: My husband and two young (6 and 8) children are in Lyon, France for 4 months. On the weekends, we ... A: here's a link to the Lyons Tourist Office with a list of activities for families: ... | |
| French toasts | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I've bought a couple of good bottles of champagne (Dom Perignon) for my Dad's 80th birthday, and ... A: there's no real French tradition of toasting. They say, Tchin, Santté bonheur but that's about it. ... | |
| Travel | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: We are looking for timetables of trains leaving Grenoble France to arrive at Sienna Italy on 21st ... A: there is a rail service between Grenoble and Sienna. It can take up to 11 hours with several ... | |
| visiting Provence | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I am planning a trip with my family and my parents to Provence in the beginning of June. This is the ... A: you have to consult the map for the regional train service on their site TER PACA .If you stay in ... | |
| RER | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to France at the end of March and we are spending all of our resources to ... A: the first question is which Feiburg as there are several in Germany. The RER is only for Paris and ... | |
| hop on hop off | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: what do you think of using hop on hop off to see Paris, Florence and Rome. spending 3 days in each ... A: this sounds like a good idea. Museum passes are the best thing to avoid queues but I'm not certain ... | |
| Hotels in Paris | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am choosing a hotel among these: Cristal Champs Elysees, Les Jardins De La Villa, Banke Hotel, ... A: The Crist and Les Jardins de la Villa are in convenient locations. They both have web sites in ... | |
| busvervoer | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Wich bus do I take at 30 juli 2010 at 18.00 from ST. Raphael to Port-Grimaud. The adress is Saint ... A: You have to take the line 7601 that leaves St Raphael at 18 15. You then have to change at Sainte ... | |
| how to speak? | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: ...I am going to Paris for one month in august for first time....I have heard that french people ... A: It's not that French people don't speak English they're shy of speaking it in front of English ... | |
| travel from Paris to Hossegor | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old son and I are traveling to France July 13th, I am going on Business to meet the Chef ... A: you can take advantage of France's high speed train , the TGV. The nearest station to Hoosegor is ... | |
| touring france in a motorhome | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: We have 12 days from 9 September 2010 to spend in France and would like a most scenic route of ... A: If you want to drive a lot head for the Normandy coast and go down as far at Mont Saint Michel. You ... | |
| handicapped transportation | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My husband has an electric wheelchair. He cannot stand or walk. We have rented a house in Dordogne ... A: you have to catch a train from Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillarde which is 16 km from where ... | |
| Traveling to Paris, Strasbourg, Amsterdam | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are traveling to Paris,(we fly to Paris) we are planning on staying there for 4 ... A: remember your in the high tourist season so it's better to book a hotel in Strasbourg in ... | |
| Traditional costume haute-savoie region | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: am in search of the Traditional costume of the Haute-savoie region (Annecy) in particular for a ... A: here are some links. Long detailed description in French ... | |
| travel in France | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: we are a family wanting to travel from Lyon in France to a campsite called Les Peneyrals Salignac ... A: you can get a train from Lyon to Tulle. It can take from 6 to 15 hours. You'll be just 40km from Le ... | |
| travelling around | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: my husband and I want to go from Amsterdam to Sarlat for 3 days and then over to Dijon for 3 days ... A: the best way to do this will be by train. To get to Sarlat you have to go via Paris and it's quite a ... | |
| Driving in southeast France | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I will be exploring France for the first time starting April 8th. We will rent a car in ... A: it's about a 4 hour drive from Nice. The last hour involves going over passes up to 1,300m. I can't ... | |
| Barcelona to Paris Wine Routes | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: In May 2010 four of us will be leaving Barcelona and taking a rental car on a road trip to Paris. We ... A: it's generally not recommended to hire a car between 2 countries because of the expense. I'd take ... | |
| transportation from Nice | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I am spending three weeks in January in the Provence area, and would like to know the most ... A: you're OK with trains between main towns. You would though need a car if you really waanted to get ... | |
| Epernay | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: We would like to catch the TGV from Paris in the morning to Epernay, do a tour of Moet and Chandon ... A: you're going to need good timing. You'll have to take a TGV that arrives in Reims before 9 00. ... | |
| nice, france | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: There are 4 of us travelling to nice in april 2010, I would like to know if we can get a day trip to ... A: Nice-Calvi is the quickest on the Megaexprees taking about 3 hours otherwise you're looking at a 4 ... | |
| Southern France | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Russ. I have a slight dilemma and was hoping you can help. I will be spending 3 days in ... A: the simple and least complicated answer is that there is enough to see and do around where your ... | |
| language, occupation, "marchand linger" | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm researching Antoine-Augustin Parmentier whose father was a "marchand linger" as in the sentence ... A: you could go for the literal translation Lingerie Merchant or Lingerie Seller. It seems that they ... | |
| road trip around europe | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Please can you help? I am planning to travel around France, Spain, Italy in a camper van. I have a ... A: here's a rough itinerary France Normandy Beaches Brittany Mont St Michelle Bordeaux Bayonne ... | |
| Loire in 3 days | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am traveling to France by myself (the last minute my French speaking friend refused to go). I am ... A: If you don't want to drive then it will be difficult to see all the chateaux that you want to ... | |
| Aix-en-Provence area | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are taking our first trip to Europe and want to spend a couple of days in the ... A: you need to check out the Aix Tourist Office site. They offer tours in Aix and in Provence. ... | |
| Christmas | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help, we're planning on Christmas in Annecy staying in an apartment with our two ... A: you've more of a chance of finding a restaurant open on Christmas Eve than Christmas Day. The French ... | |
| France | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure what area of France is you expertise, but we will probably be going there. My husband ... A: firstly practical things. It's not a good idea to hire a car in one country and drive to another. ... | |
| Worl War Two vacation to France | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a 25 Year old American that wants to see the important military sites and cemetaries in France ... A: I'll need some more details. When you say war sites do you mean just American battlefields-the ... | |
| Train to Sancerre | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I know that the Euro Star goes from St Pancras to Paris. But could you please tell me from what ... A: you have to take a train from the Gare de Lyon and then a bus from Tracy Sancerre. The train ride ... | |
| Rue St. Nicolas D'Antin | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: This is a history, not a travel, question. My wife's ancestor lived in Paris at Rue St. Nicolas ... A: I don't think it's possible to say. If the original street was narrow and the avenue is wide then ... | |
| France Italy in 17 days | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Me amd my family (wife and 2 kids: 2yrs and 6mo) are planning a 17 day trip to France Italy. We are ... A: I haven't forgotten you. I've had computer problems. There are complications if you want to ... | |
| Stolkholm | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: what is the cheapest way to get to paris...for 3 days between 7tjh June to 9th or 10th June.i have a ... A: the cheapest way would be to hitch. You could try pendlarservice which is a Swedish car sharing site ... | |
| Hotels in Paris | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I am having a hard time deciding on a hotel in Paris. We are going for a long weekend as a surprise ... A: the Roosevelt is one of the most popular hotels and ideally located. You can take the TGV, high ... | |
| Claiming VAT refund without customs stamp | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased good from Louis Vuitton and Chanel whilst in Paris. I got all the VAT forms ... A: I'm afraid the answer isn't good. It's generally reckoned to be a time consuming and expensive ... | |
| Champagne Area | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of visiting the Champagne area from Paris. I am quite flexible with number of days to ... A: I'm not sure if you'll have your own transport. The nearest vineyads to Troyes are about 40 minutes ... | |
| Paris to Loire Valley to Provence | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: what a great website! We are going to Paris next Tues. just in the last few days we decided since we ... A: Avignon is the TGV and stay in the Grand Hotel. You can choose between the Compagnions de Comptoirs ... | |
| Paris to Loire Valley to Provence | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: what a great website! We are going to Paris next Tues. just in the last few days we decided since we ... A: I'm a little confused so I need a quick reply. Do you want to visit Paris and Provence or do you ... | |
| Need HELP | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I am short on time and a little last minute with my reservations. My husband is travelling to Paris ... A: 1 Hotel Bristol just across from the station 2 There's a high speed train to Reims and regular ... | |
| Wineries near Cannes | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are visiting the south of France for 5 days in April. We are staying in Cannes and in ... A: try the following : Chateau de Rouet Le Muy Chateau de Cabran Puget sur Agens Chateau d'Esleans ... | |
| Visit during easter | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I & my husband is planning to go for a visit in London & Paris during 6 Apr to 12 Apr, which falls ... A: I hope this helps. Day 1 A walk from Notre Dame via the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe and the ... | |
| Travel to France & Italy | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband and i are planning a 16 day trip to France and Italy. This is a rather short amount of ... A: I hope this helps. France Paris Carcassone Arles via the Pont du Gard Les Baux and Isle sur la ... | |
| 7 Nts. Trip To Paris | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I am Karuna from India. I am looking for advice regarding a 7 nights trip to Paris from April 15th ... A: the nearest station to Giverny is at Vernon which is an hour's ride from Giverny. It would take two ... | |
| 7 Nts. Trip To Paris | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I am Karuna from India. I am looking for advice regarding a 7 nights trip to Paris from April 15th ... A: firstly will your parents have a car? If they're depending on public transport they'd be better off ... | |
| Travel Through France | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: We will have 14 days in France early to mid August 2009. How best to spend the time-- ie # days ... A: Paris should be kept for last or chose Paris first if it's a rainy Summer. I'd head first for ... | |
| France Sept 09 | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am so overwhelmed!!!! Wanting to do it all. My husband and I are planning a trip to France in ... A: so first thing first. Hotels Loire Valley Chateau de Nouzay Normandy calvados and cider La ... | |
| France Sept 09 | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am so overwhelmed!!!! Wanting to do it all. My husband and I are planning a trip to France in ... A: I'll give you three general choices and then if you let me know which one interests you then I can ... | |
| One week trip from Paris to Rennes | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to France in mid-April with my girlfriend (both around 30 years old). Our original plan ... A: I think the following will be possible but you'll be doing abit of driving. GPS is always a help. ... | |
| 7 Days in Paris and Brussels | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I will be in paris for 7 days and we are thinking of taking a day trip via train to ... A: I lived in Brusseld for a while and it's a city to walk around if you want to discover it's ... | |
| Hofstede's cultural dimensions | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: According to the above theorist's model, what score did France attribute in terms of Long-Term ... A: The final dimension of Hofstede’s analysis of national culture is that of Long-Term Orientation ... | |
| hotels | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Jon Please recommend good mid range abt 100euros hotels in Aix, Nice, Marseilles for 29Dec08 for ... A: It would be easiest for you to go to the web sites of the tourist offices , make your choice, and ... | |
| The South of France for Christmas. | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: My parents and I will be traveling to the South of France for Christmas. We are planning to stay in ... A: if you contact the tourist office in Avignon they have a list of the restaurants open at this ... | |
| Travel from Tignes to Salzburg and return from Salzburg to Geneva | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: My son is a university student What are the options (cheap) for him to travel on 19 December from ... A: the Swiss coach company is Alsa Eggmann and they have a site in English. They operate from Basel. ... | |
| history on paris | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know about the history on paris A: that's a very big question. There are many good internet sites on this subject which you can find ... | |
| Tour de France | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be leaving Amboise and headed in the direction of Provence to see my Aunt. Where ... A: Provence is large and I'd need to know your exact itinerary before I can reply. If for example ... | |
| Budget hotels in Paris | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find a nice cheap hotel in Paris. I would like it to be fairly near central ... A: you should try the site for Paris Budget Hotels. www.france-hotel-guide.com/75budget2.html. They ... | |
| France and Italy | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I (both active senior citizens)will be traveling to France and Italy in May, 2009. ... A: here all the answers I hope. The trains are taken care of by two sites: http://reiseaukunft.bahn.de ... | |
| UK TOURIST VISA TO FRANCE? | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines and i just got my UK visitor visa, i would like to know if i would be able ... A: here's a simple question that's not easy to answer. Is you English visa a Schengen visa because if ... | |
| Paris in December! | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I am planning my second trip to Paris and my husbands first trip. We are both very excited and are ... A: I'd prepare for cold weather just in case. Basic itinerary: 1 Ile de la Cité Louvre 2Arc de ... | |
| travel across France | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: A couple would like to depart from Barcelona on the nth of Sept by a train making a stop or more in ... A: I'm a little lost. You could just have asked for further information without the negative comments. ... | |
| traveling from Nantes to Poitiers | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I would like to ask if someone here know what is the best-shortest and cheapest connection from ... A: have you checked the SNCF site? I looked on another journey time site and it takes forever. You'd be ... | |
| First visit to France | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Planning a trip in June next year to France, 10 days in Paris, 3 days in Versailles, then down to ... A: you'd have to leave from Paris. Orleans is just 1 30 minutes from Paris and Angers at the other end ... | |
| Travel to Domme | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: We are travelling by train from Grenoble to spend a week in Domme (in September) I'm having ... A: from Grenoble to Toulouse by train takes 7 hours.To drive from there to Domme would take another 2 ... | |
| Help on trip to Avignon and Arles PLEASE | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I am going to France in a week with my friend and her parents. None of us have ever been to Europe, ... A: don't bother about Covent Garden it's in London. Your trip south is only feasible if you take the ... | |
| Stay in Paris or venture out | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I will be arriving in Paris in August for 8 days. We are celebrating our 10 year ... A: if it's hot you'd be better in the countryside. You've got the Chateau Vaux Le Vicomte, Givernay and ... | |
| visiting france | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: my sister is living there with her family, so i'm planing to visit there for my december vacation, ... A: I don't want to disappoint you but they have the right to refuse without giving a reason. If it had ... | |
| Hotels in Paris | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I will be in Paris from September 12-15. We are looking for a convenient, cheap and ... A: all the info for Paris is at www.parisinfo.com as for hotels check www.parishotels.com or ... | |
| Visitin France in December | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey, Me and my friend are visiting france in the month of december for 6 days. I am planning to ... A: you should check out these two sites which will give you all the information you need in English. ... | |
| Left Luggage | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm studying abroad in Milan for four months, and I'm bringing a camera backpack, a small suitcase, ... A: I think the simplest would be to leave your luggage at Nice airport. When you deposit you have to ... | |
| Normandy/Paris | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: Jon, I'm visiting Normandy and Paris in that order form October 6th through the 19th. I'm ... A: this really is a question to answer just before you go. As a general rule the weather is still fine ... | |
| castle | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would know the name and place of the castle that the old, royal (1st royal ... A: whilst there is a village called Boyne in the Midi Pyrenees the de Boynes come from Boynes in the ... | |
| Nice to Corsica/Sardinia | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: WE ARE CONFUSE BY THE INFORMATION WE FIND ON THE INTERNET. WE WILL BE IN NICE ON SEPTEMBER 17 AND ... A: you can't go directly from Nice. Direct ferries to Sardinia go mainly from Italy. There is though a ... | |
| Tourist Information | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to visit Paris with my family as a member of package tour in August. We have an half ... A: this depends what kind of countryside you're looking for.South from London you have the Downs and ... | |
| Tourist Information | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to visit Paris with my family as a member of package tour in August. We have an half ... A: you can now get to Reims in an hour with the high speed trains. The famous name champagne houses are ... | |
| Fashion | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I hear you explain nicely everything about France except for one thing, Fashion. Where does one go ... A: I've never had a fashion question before.If you come to Troyes where I live there are more than ... | |
| France | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: Can you compare / contrast: Aix-en-Provence vs Burgundy vs Champagne. We may choose one area to ... A: this is an interesting question.I live in the third of your regions but I'm not biased. Aix en ... | |
| Champagne - Les Riceys Haut | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: During an inebriated evening with two French couples (one from the Bordeaux region and the other ... A: here's the website: http://www.champagne-bauser.com/ He does have a very good Pinot Noir.You've got ... | |
| 7/8 days holidaying from Beauvais | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I will hire a car in Beauvais and would like to drive leisurely around Brittany, ... A: the must sees are as follows: Bayeux and Caen D Day Beaches Honfleur Rennes Mont St Michel ... | |
| Lockers at Vernon Train Station? | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: We are traveling from Paris to Le Havre by train. We would like to stop in Vernon to spent a few ... A: I rang the tourist office for Vernon who told me that lockers have been done away with for security ... | |
| Travelling | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: My sister and I are travelling from Lourdes France to Fatima Portugual. We have a eurail pass. 1) ... A: it's 16 hours from Lourdes to Fatima. You have to take the train with just one stop in Irun ... | |
| Lockers at Vernon Train Station? | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: We are traveling from Paris to Le Havre by train. We would like to stop in Vernon to spent a few ... A: it's a small country station. When you say a lot of lockers how many do you need? I'll try to ring ... | |
| GREAT 'unkonwn' places tp stay - Epernay | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: We will be leaving the Dijon area Sunday morning, October 5 and driving to Troyes and then on to ... A: I'd stay in Troyes as there's a lot to see and do.Here's a link for the best hotel in the historic ... | |
| driving tour of Provence and Northern Italy | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have about 17 days to drive through Provence and Northern Italy from May 25th 2008. We ... A: how about the following: Avignon Arles Aix en Provence Nice (4 days) Excursions: Monaco Monte Carlo ... | |
| I need help retrieving a package from french customs. | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I had shipped a package about 3 months ago from the US to France. He is still waiting on his ... A: the French Customs do have their onw website. There's a part in English. They have a parcels service ... | |
| Paris to WWII locations & Mont St. Michel | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to see Mont St Michel & the historic WWII locations outside Bayeux? We have ... A: it's not possible in one day. It's a more than a four hour drive from Paris to Mont St Michel. ... | |
| 14 day trip | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 weeks planed in France. Paris 3 nts, ORleans 2nts Amboise 2 nts. From Amboise drive south ... A: you should try Riom. http://www.tourisme-riomlimagne.fr/?page=uk You can chose your hotel in ... | |
| Travel cosrica-positano | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: we are going to cosrica fro our honeymoon. We are quite short of time, and we want to travel June ... A: if you go by road it will take about a 10 hour drive.This includes a 4 hour ferry crossing from ... | |
| 14 day trip | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 weeks planed in France. Paris 3 nts, ORleans 2nts Amboise 2 nts. From Amboise drive south ... A: here are the following distances and times if you take the motorways: Paris-Amboise 224km 2 30 ... | |
| SW France : Poitou-Charentes | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I am considering doing a working holiday in this area of France, stay at a chateau and work on ... A: here are some practical things. These are the sites for the youth hostels and gites. ... | |
| re provence | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: ..My plan is to fly from arrival in London to Nice stay a couple of nights, then onto Avignon, also ... A: don't worry.It's very easy to hire a car in France.The town's you're going to should have at least ... | |
| SW France : Poitou-Charentes | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I am considering doing a working holiday in this area of France, stay at a chateau and work on ... A: you've chosen a very beautiful area of France for a holiday. Have a look at these two sites to find ... | |
| Driving from Liverpool to Switzerland via France | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have A few questions to ask as this will be my first time driving out of the UK. 1) I my a South ... A: 1. You'll need a Schengen Visa for France and nothing for Switzerland if you're staying less than 90 ... | |
| Driving | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm driving from Frankfurt to Paris next month. Are you there any good spots to stop off and see? I ... A: your route will take you through Luxembourg which has many chateaux. This is a link to the ... | |
| First-time to France | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I will be travelling to France for 6 days in June. We will be staying in Paris for ... A: practically speaking the French Riviera would be the best choice.Have a look at the link below for ... | |
| trip to barcelona,provence,loire valley and paris | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: i'll travel with my wife and other couple next may, from houston to barcelona ( 4 to 5 days ), ... A: I think I understood your itinerary. I would think you would be best taking public transport to the ... | |
| Trip from Barcelona to Rome | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning a 20 day trip in Europe with my girlfriend. We are planning to stay 4 days in Barcelona ... A: if you want to drive Mappi is the best site for directions: ... | |
| Travelling from Barcelona to St Tropez | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: My son and a group of friends want to travel from Barcelona to St Tropez, do you know how they can ... A: someone has asked a similar question. There are only 2 possibilities. THe train which will take all ... | |
| Routes in France | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: We are arriving in Calais from Dover in July and would like to know the best and quickest way to get ... A: I checked on the Mappy site. There are 2 Sarlat. I presume it's Sarlat in the Limousin. If you're ... | |
| cuisine | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: Bonjour Monsieur, Comment allez-vous? Je vous souhaite de me repondre a maQuels sont les bons plats ... A: Bonjour, bien merci et vous? Voici trois liens avec des bonnes recettes: ... | |
| Champagne & Lyon | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I am travelling to France in 2 weeks time. May I know where are the must visit places or food I need ... A: I'm not sure how you're getting to France. If you arrive in Paris you'll have to take the train to ... | |
| drving fromCDG airport to Loire Valley | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Bonjour, We are planning a trip to Paris and Loire valley in October 2008. We will arrive on a ... A: I don't know anyone who likes driving in Paris.The ring road is a rehearsal for Ben Hur.The quickest ... | |
| New Years i Paris | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: 6 American in Paris, looking for New Years'Eve Entertainment suggestion. Looking to stay in the ... A: Crazy Horse,the Lido,Moulin Rouge and Paradis Latin all have New Years Eve offers.You could also try ... | |
| paris shows | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: When you book tickets for shows like Crazy Horse and Moulin Rouge in advance, are the seats reserved ... A: in theory the answer is no. Crazy Horse's sales conditions only say that if you've reserved a large ... | |
| monthly rentals south of France | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I am just starting to think about a trip to the south of France (Champagne, Nice, Provence??) as I ... A: here are a list of rental sites you should be able to fing what you want. You could also try the ... | |
| RESTAURANTS OPENED CHRISTMAS DAY | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: WE WILL BE IN PARIS FROM THE 23-31 OF DEC. AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RESTAURANTS WILL BE OPEN ... A: I spoke to the restaurant and the man said if the site doesn't work you should ring or fax.They all ... | |
| RESTAURANTS OPENED CHRISTMAS DAY | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: WE WILL BE IN PARIS FROM THE 23-31 OF DEC. AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RESTAURANTS WILL BE OPEN ... A: the only restaurant open on Christmas day is Le petit Zinc. You can reserve on their website. Guy ... | |
| Nice & Naples | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I am traveling by ship to Nice and Naples. Can you tell me the distance from the ship's port in ... A: the port of Naples is in the centre.Transport is available from the port in Nice to the centre-a ... | |
| Paris Travel | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: Me & my husband going to Paris for 1st time for 3 days in mid-October. We are staying at a hotel on ... A: here's some information about Munich and Henley: Sometimes called the "Village of One Million" ... | |
| Distance from Paris to provence by car | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I will be travelling to Provence from Paris. How far is it ,how long does it take and are there ... A: this depends on where you're going in Provence. It will take seven and a half hours to drive to Aix ... | |
| Paris Travel | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Me & my husband going to Paris for 1st time for 3 days in mid-October. We are staying at a hotel on ... A: Day 1 Morning: Historic Paris -Ile de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Latin Quarter, and Sainte-Chapelle. ... | |
| France -Christmas | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: We want to go by train to Paris for 1 night from London -leaving mid-day on 23rd Dec. We then want ... A: you should go to Strasbourg which has a Christmas market until the New Year.Whilst there go and ... | |
| Evreux & surrounds | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: We are visiting Evreux again in a week and would like to know any non-tourist places of interest ... A: I hope the following helps · Parc et jardins du château d'Acquigny * À Acquigny (17 km au nord) ... | |
| our trip | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ... A: I'm sorry you had to cancel. Here are some ideas for seeing something different: Fans of Klimt, ... | |
| our trip | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ... A: if you're stayin near Chatillon you could leave out Le Marius. The Relais is run by a chaming ... | |
| our trip | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ... A: Hello here's their web site: http://tourmargot.com/page2.htm Also have a look at this hotel. It's ... | |
| our trip | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ... A: here are the links to sites that will help you. Yes you can buy direct from the wine makers. The ... | |
| What do the French mean by rhinocéros? | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I was in Lille recently and in the musuam "La Piscine" the sign behind the ticket desk listed things ... A: I've just been in touch with museum. It's a joke by the people who work in the museum . ... | |
| St. Tropez- provence? | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: We are interested in taking a helicopter to transport us from Nice Airport to St. Tropez w/ luggage ... A: Nice Airport has a web site which gives information about helicopter services but only in French. ... | |
| trip to europe | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: ... I m currently staying in U.S. bt recently my hubby n myself planned to move to our own country ... A: have a look at this site. It's very helpful. http://www.seat61.com/Italy.htm I'd also contact the ... | |
| Paris & the Riviera in August | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: We are staying in Paris from 22 August, leaving 27 August for Nice then Italy on a France/Italy ... A: I'm very busy teaching so I have to find a moment for other things when I can. Forget the islands ... | |
| Paris t& the Riviera in August | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: We are staying in Paris from 22 August, leaving 27 August for Nice then Italy on a France/Italy ... A: Reims and Dijon are good ideas. I'd take the train to Epernay first. You'll pass through the area ... | |
| trips from Paris | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ... A: In Auxerre choose either Le Parc des Marechaux or Le Maxime. A good restaurant is Barnebet. In ... | |
| trips from Paris | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ... A: it would be a complete round trip. I've been thinking about some changes. Day 1 Paris-Auxerre. ... | |
| Champagne visit | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to the Champagne region in October, primarily to visit ... A: I'm afraid it's not a good time to visit. Whilst the big houses in Reims and Epernay continue to ... | |
| trips from Paris | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ... A: I'm sorry I sent the reply last week but it didn't reach you. What I'd suggest is check a map for ... | |
| trips from Paris | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ... A: please could you let me know if you'll be using your own car or public transport. Will you be ... | |
| driving from france to italy | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: We are a 2 adults and 1 9 yr old child travelling from Avignon to Florence by car. Do you know the ... A: you wouldn't save much time going by train. You'd have to go from Nice and it would take at least 11 ... | |
| Champagne-Ardenne | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I have an assignment in French 1 on the region of Champagne-Ardenne. I have found several facts on ... A: Cullture Culture is alive and well in Champagne-Ardenne. A broad array of quality stage ... | |
| Champagne - walking in October, lard in food, where to base myself? | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I've been to France a number of times and gone to many different areas, but I haven't been to ... A: There are hotels in the Marais in your price range. You can book through the Paris tourist office: ... | |
| Champagne - walking in October, lard in food, where to base myself? | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I've been to France a number of times and gone to many different areas, but I haven't been to ... A: I agree that France outside of Paris is difficult for vegetarians but in the Champagne region they ... | |
| monaco grand prix | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I have tickets for the monaco grand prix. How do I get into monaco on race day? A: this site should help you. I'd send them a mail. ... | |
| champagne house/vineyards | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: Where's the nearest champagne house/vineyard, or whatever they call it in France, to Paris in which ... A: Reims station turn left and just behind the cemetery you'll find Mumm-about 10 minutes.Epernay walk ... | |
| tour in champagne ardenne | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: I'm going to be in Paris from dec. 23rd to jan. 12th with my sister. I would like to go visit the ... A: I'd leave travelling to Champagne until after the New Year as the Champagne houses will be closed ... | |
| CHARLEMAGNE | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: On the statue of Charlemagne outside Notre Dame cathedral it says "Charlemagne et ses levdes". I can ... A: A statue of Charlemagne outside the cathedral. The inscription reads "Charlemagne et ses Leudes". ... | |
| La Madeleine | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a report on La Madeleine, and I need information on the art in the church. I know the ... A: I presume you mean Mary Magdelene. http://www.cptryon.org/holylives/nt/magd/09.html ... | |
| Museum in South of France with large ART Works | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I don't think you got it. The museum had pieces of art of just one artist. One piece would just ... A: it would help if you could be more precise.Please try these links: ... | |
| Museum in South of France with large ART Works | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I once visited a museum in the South of France that had an artist's works which were very very large ... A: check these links: http://www.musee-matisse-nice.org/anglais/index3.html ... | |
| Wine Bar & Fine Dining Resturant at Paris | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I would be travelling to Paris from 22nd Sep till 27th Sep 2006. Kindly would you advice where the ... A: you've a choice: http://www.guysavoy.com/ http://www.pierre-gagnaire.com/ ... | |
| London to France?? | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: My question is: It's possible to travel Paris with my UK tourist visa?? Or do i need any ... A: France Passport & Visa Requirements Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must ... | |
| Simon Hotel | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: My grandmother is dieing and is the last of 13 of her siblings and she no longer can answer any ... A: it would help if you had a specific location in Paris.There is now no Hotel Simon.It may have ... | |
| Champagne Region | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: My husband will be having a conferrence in Paris and after that we are thinking to go outside Paris ... A: Reims is about 1hour 30minutes from Reims on the A4/E50.(See site Mappy Road Guide for ... | |
| WW1 | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: What did they call French soldiers in WW1? A: Poilu is a warmly informal term for a French infantryman, meaning, literally, hairy one. The term ... | |
| two items | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: Jon, I have two separate questions: My son is planning to visit Paris either this summer or ... A: here's a link to the site Paris Info with lodgings for young people: ... | |
| Traveling to Italy and Paris | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I plan to go to Rome on July 3, 2006 and return on July 14, 2006. We live in Dallas, ... A: I'd recommend that you contact the Italian Government Tourist Board in New York: ... | |
| What do young people like? | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: what do young people like in France? do they like hip hop music like us in the US? Are nike air ... A: sorry I'm a bit late-teacher fatigue.Yes for the Nikes. In France, access to culture has become ... | |
| just curious | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: ..and for free at that! i have a unique question about women in france, perhaps its a myth, but i ... A: here's a reply. Why do people think this? And they do think it: in the words of one social observer ... | |
| Paris! | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: I am one of the greatest fans of Paris! I come from Greece, and I am 20 years old. I have already ... A: a Eurail pass is a good idea as you're under 26.You'll get information about camp sites from the ... | |
| Guided Tour | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: I would like to go on a guided tour of World War II sites, such as Normandy, Paris, the Ardennes, ... A: these are the companies listed on the French Government's tourism site-Maison de France. HISTORIC ... | |
| Paris/champagne | 9/15/2005 |
| Q: I have a week to spend in France. Would like to be in the champagne region for 2 days-love ... A: here are some links to hotels: Reims http://www.grandhotelcontinental.com/index-gb.htm ... | |
| history | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: what was the french culture like in the 1600's. particullary in New France A: check out these web sites http://www.civilization.ca/sitendx/sitendxe.asp ... | |
| Tell me some nice places in France,,,??? | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I am shan from germany,orginally from india,I like to visit France. So please tell me some nice ... A: this is a big question.You could spend a whole lifetime and not see all that France has to ... | |
| Reims, Alsace, Burgundy, etc. | 4/30/2005 |
| Q: Sorry, Jon, for my delay in responding. THANKS! Appreciate the info and quick response. My ... A: the two articles below are quite useful.You should also check out these official sites: ... | |
| deffinitions | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: We had dinner in a Bistro in Richmond and were wondering what the difference was between a bistro ... A: Q: It seems as if every restaurant that opens these days calls itself a bistro. What's the true ... | |
| Reims, Alsace, Burgundy, etc. | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: As a fellow All-Expert France panel member, have a couple questions for your expertise as we have ... A: the real high tourist season is July.The weather is impossible to predict.Since the heatwave in 2003 ... | |
| Eating in Paris | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: Where should I eat while in Paris? A: this is a very big question.Are you vergetarian or a carnivore? Do you have a big or small budget? ... | |
| Language | 3/30/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering about percentage of French citizens that speak english. I was just curious, and ... A: have a look at this site, ... | |
| isambard | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: Do you know the derivation of the name Isambard, as in Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the engineer? It ... A: A Brief History of the Name Eisenbarth The origin: The name Eisenbarth developed from ... | |
| history | 11/4/2004 |
| Q: why do the english call the french frogs ? A: this is rather a long reply but it's well documented.I'd believed until I read it that 'frogs' came ... | |
| paris | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: can you give me some interesting history about paris, and can you explain the best things to see and ... A: S IT TRUE LOVE? Well, a full year after my first visit to Paris, I am moved to create this web site. ... | |
| Travelling in the Champagne region | 9/3/2004 |
| Q: I arrive in France (CdG) on 4th oct, I then intend to travel by car, clockwise through the country ... A: these addresses will be useful: www.rhonetourisme.com www.franceguide.com ... | |
| Travel in Southwestern France | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to the Southwestern part of France in October 2004. We are ... A: there's an Avis car rental at the station in Bordeaux.It's not too difficult to drive in France even ... | |
| What is there to do and see... | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: What is there to do and see in and around Albertville, France in regards to art, architecture, ... A: you'll find most of the information you need at the following site: www.alps-savoie-tourism.com.You ... | |
| Travelling overseas | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering about traveling to France from the United States. I looked on Expedia and it said ... A: if you surf a little you can find cheaper flights.Try the sites-independenttraveller and travel ... | |
| Is Paris less expensive that London? | 6/30/2004 |
| Q: A: Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal - www.finfacts.ie Finfacts Worldwide 2004 Cost of ... | |
| Alsace and Lorienne France | 4/19/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me a few good websites where i could find solid information about ... A: check out these sites: www.cr-alsace.fr www.easternfrance.com ... | |
| Articles about France | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hello Jon... Yip... I understand you being busy... it's ... A: phew the school holidays have started.Two weeks of peace. Is this the kind of article your ... | |
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regional tour guide for the region twenty years experience as a guide in england and france resident in troyes for ten years historian by training love of the area and all things french
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