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gladtotravel Jun 11th, 2010 04:04 PM

Driver from CDG to Avignon?
 
We are flying from the East Coast to CDG via London on an air ticket that's use or lose. We had planned to then take the TGV to Avignon but we've had a rough few months with health. Does anyone know of a reliable service that would pick us up at the airport and drive us to Avignon? Thank you in advance.

nytraveler Jun 11th, 2010 04:33 PM

How much are you willing to spend? Besides the cost the drive would take about 7 hours - even without stops. Wouldn't a train be more comfortable for such a lengthy trip?

AlessandraZoe Jun 11th, 2010 04:34 PM

I don't know the service, but my first thought was that the TGV connection at CDG might actually be easier on your bodies. It's a long drive but a relatively short highspeed train ride (3.5 or less hrs, I believe).

What is your status right now? Are one or more persons in a wheelchair?

AlessandraZoe Jun 11th, 2010 04:39 PM

Want to add that even if you arrive at Terminal One, you can connect via inner airport rail to TGV terminal now.

StCirq Jun 11th, 2010 06:58 PM

I would rather chew an arm off than get into a car after an overseas flight and travel from Paris to Avignon. Take the TGV right from the airport and you'll be there in 3 hours.

ParisAmsterdam Jun 11th, 2010 07:10 PM

The train will be:

- more relaxing than a car
- more comfortable than a car
- much faster
- safer
- VASTLY less expensive

That being said... if you pick up my airfare,
hotel and rent the car I'd be happy to drive you! ;^)

ira Jun 12th, 2010 08:15 AM

ditto PA.

I will go economy class.

((I))

gladtotravel Jun 12th, 2010 10:05 AM

Thank you . Everyone was so unanimous in favor of the train, that I spent some $ and changed our ticket to a non-stop to CDG, avoiding London. That should save us some energy and thanks also to the many who have provided lessons in how to order TGV tickets.

AlessandraZoe Jun 12th, 2010 01:14 PM

I'm so happy for you about this decision.


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