jim

does anyone know any websites, in english, that give driving directions throughout france. i found one site, but it's dificult to decipher.

wes fowler

Jim <BR>Take a look at either of the following: <BR>www.euroshell.com or www.cwlease.com <BR>Both allow you to plot itineraries which will indicate mileage and drive times.

Karen

We just returned from France and a two week tour. While we were in the bus, I did notice that it would be very easy to drive in all the areas, seemed as if it was the same as driving here. You should having no problems.

Vincent

I always use www.iti.fr, which also has an English version. www.michelin.fr or .com might be better, but it's not free (not outrageously expensive, though).

Beth

Jim- <BR>Getting the directions before leaving home is a great idea. I would also suggest that you find a good map of France. It really is just like driving at home. Their autoroutes are duplicates of our interstates. Although they don't have as many. I had no problem driving from Paris through Normandy, the Loire Valley, etc. <BR>It also helps to take along someone to act as navigator while you drive if at all possible. I definitely think that driving is the best way to see France. The towns you find along the way are quaint and offer a chance to see how most French people live. <BR> <BR>By the way, if you can make sense of driving in Le Mans, I applaude you! It was by far the most frustrating city to drive in. I almost killed a little old lady who walked right out in front of me. Thank God the car had good brakes! <BR> <BR>Enjoy.

Mary Ann

Just got back from 9 days driving in France. 3 items are helpful. <BR>1. As mentioned above, use CWlease web site for trip tics. <BR>2. Supplement this with a Michelin map, we used the Europe atlas. <BR>3. For cities you are visiting, contact the tourist boards and get the city maps. <BR> <BR>lastly, if you already have reservations at hotels and they have e-mail, contact them for any advice on directions to their location. Have a great time.