France Guide

Travelling in France

Take your family and a car across the channel to France and explore the country via the excellent network of roads. Remember traffic drives on the right. Motorways will often be toll roads - if you want to avoid these, head for national roads, which all start with the prefix 'N'

Trains can be an efficient way of getting around the country. One thing to be aware of is that the trains often start off with two trains together which then split at a later station - you need to make sure you're on the right half or you could find yourself lost in the middle of France!

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Things to do in France

There is no denying that France is a land of great contrasts, offering an endless choice of enticing places to visit, a rich diversity of landscapes, cuisines, climates and people, with an exceptional cultural heritage.

The capital of France, Paris, and its famous Eiffel Tower, are a popular destination for holidays or weekend breaks. There are great opportunities for shopping and art lovers alike, whilst the cities many parks and boulevards are haven for that romantic weekend get away. If you are travelling with children, you could think about combining a trip to Paris with a few days at Disneyland.

A long, rugged coastline, vast bays of glorious beaches, and a secretive, almost mystical interior is the lasting impression of Brittany. Visit France's numerous cathedrals, including Reims, where Clovis (the first French king) was baptised, Chartres and Tours.