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Old Jun 11th, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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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.
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Old Jun 11th, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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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?
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Old Jun 11th, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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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?
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Old Jun 11th, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Want to add that even if you arrive at Terminal One, you can connect via inner airport rail to TGV terminal now.
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Old Jun 11th, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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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.
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Old Jun 11th, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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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! ;^)
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Old Jun 12th, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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ditto PA.

I will go economy class.

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Old Jun 12th, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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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.
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Old Jun 12th, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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I'm so happy for you about this decision.
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