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scotsdave Feb 21st, 2008 01:17 PM

Driving in France
 
This July I will be driving through france for 1 month is there anything that i should look out for while driving speed limits, tolls, etc, also if you can help I will be travelling from Calais in the north to Nice in the south, I would like to stop over for a few days near Lyon has anyone stayed in either a nice hotel or a camsite in this area, i thank you in advance for helping me.

Michael Feb 21st, 2008 01:22 PM

If going for a month, you might want to get different regional guides to get an idea of what there is to see along the way.

My photo albums might give you some ideas:

http://www.photoworks.com/members/mksfca

They are pretty much listed in alphabetical order, first by country and then by region.

hopscotch Feb 21st, 2008 01:27 PM


Yes. Watch oput for posting the same question three times in 10 minutes. You will be arrested.

Christina Feb 21st, 2008 02:45 PM

Yes, ou should watch the speed limits and follow them. There are enough signs, they are just in km, that's all. You'll find out if you need to pay a toll when you encounter the toll booth, but I think that is only for the large A super-highways.

Gretchen Feb 21st, 2008 02:55 PM

As someone said, get the regional maps and guides.
When driving in France you take the "direction______", not the "I85"--that is to say, you need to know the next town on your journey because that is how the arrow will point--not with a road number.


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