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| Getting to ProvenceMotoring
The road network is very well developed in France: nearly a million kilometres, of which almost 8,000 kilometres are motorways. There is usually a toll for motorways (autoroutes à péage). Because of their private financing, prices per km can vary. The toll from Calais to Menton (1,260 kms) is approx 90€ (there are special exit booths for vehicles with accounts: télépéage automatique).
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It is now compulsory for all vehicles to carry a safety jacket and warning triangle.
Ferries & Ferry Crossings The Port of Dover is served by the UK's most competitive ferry operators: Norfolkline (Dover to Dunkerque) ferries, P&O Ferries and SeaFrance (Dover to Calais) ferries.
If are travelling from the Midlands or the North then why not book a crossing from Hull with P&O Ferries, or from Newcastle or Harwich with DFDS Seaways ferries or Stena Line ferries.
Travellers to Western France and Spain should consider Brittany Ferries.
The Channel Islands are easily accessible with Condor Ferries, whilst P&O Irish Sea ferries offers great deals crossing from England, Ireland and Scotland.
Ferrycheap.com delivers fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports.
Flights Provence is relatively well served by airports; the main airports are located in Marseilles and Nice, with smaller airports at Toulon-Hyères and Avignon. Nimes airport is just outside Provence. For visitors arriving in Paris, there are plenty of connecting flights from Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports - or the option of hiring a car.Traditional carriers: A number of traditional airlines serve the airports at Marseilles and Nice from a range of cities throughout Europe and beyond. Here is a selection of carriers with direct services to and from the British Isles and the USA.| Airport | Carrier | Flights to / from | | Marseilles | British Airways | London Gatwick | | Nice | British Airways
Aer Lingus
Air France
Air France / Delta | London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and more
Dublin
London city,
New York JFK |
Low cost carriersThe four Provence airports are served by direct flights from a number of UK and Irish airports.| Airport | Carrier | Flights to / from | | Nice | Flybe
Easyjet
Ryanair
BmiBaby
Globespan
Jet2 | Exeter, Southampton
Liverpool, London Gatwick, Luton, London Stansted,
Dublin
Birmingham, East Midlands, London Heathrow
Edinburgh
Leeds-Bradford, Manchester | | Marseilles | Ryanair
Easyjet
BmiBaby | Bournemouth, Dublin, Glasgow, London Stansted
London Gatwick
Birmingham | Avignon
| Flybe
Jet2 Exeter, | Southampton
Edinburgh, Leeds/Bradford | | Toulon | Ryanair | London Stansted |
Travel to France by railPractical, fast and comfortable, the train is one of the best ways of getting about in France. The rail network connects every town by either TGV or TER (regional express trains). Ticket prices vary according to the level of comfort (there are 2 classes) and departure time (rush hour or not).Rail Europe Travel Centre - 0844 848 5 848 (calls charged at 5p per minute). www.raileurope.co.ukInternational Rail - Tel: 08700 841 410. www.internationalrail.com Eurostar - Eurostar's ultra modern, high-speed service to travels from London St Pancras International or Ebbsfleet International in Kent direct to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Eurostar also offers direct services to Disneyland Paris and to the French Alps. Certain services also serve Ashford International in Kent and Calais-Fréthun. Eurostar Plus - Take Eurostar to Paris or Lille and simply connect onto TGV, France's high-speed rail network. In most cases, you only need to make one simple change of train.
High-speed train (TGV) - With a speed of 300km per hour, the TGV is safe, punctual and comfortable. Please note that booking is obligatory, even if it is just before departure time. To find out everything about the high-speed train network: www.tgv.com
French Motorail - The easiest way to take your car to the South of France. Travel by Motorail from Calais and you can enjoy the experience of taking your own car on holiday - without the bother of driving it there. Your car will be loaded onto special transporter carriages whilst you relax in passenger carriages with choice of couchette or sleeper accommodation. Services operate to Brives, Toulouse, Narbonne, Avignon and Nice. Motorail Bookings - Tel: 08702 415 415 (calls are charged at national rates). www.frenchmotorail.com.
Car Hire Unless you choose to drive in your own car to your holiday accommodation, you will probably need to hire a car. It will be essential for you to have a car at most of the accommodation featured on this website unless specifically specified otherwise in the individual property description. If you’re not sure, or specifically don’t want to use a car on your holiday, then ask the letting agent for advice about suitable properties. | |
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