France and London
Jun 29th, 2012, 09:48 AM
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hi euro,
I think we need a little more information, like
what do you like to see?
why did you think of these places in the first place?
what time of year?
how long is your trip?
who are you travelling with?
etc. etc.
I think we need a little more information, like
what do you like to see?
why did you think of these places in the first place?
what time of year?
how long is your trip?
who are you travelling with?
etc. etc.
Jul 1st, 2012, 10:13 PM
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This is for Summer, the month of August. July 30 -August 17. I am looking to see as much as possible in my short time.
budget: minimal, will be backpacking and staying in hostels.
Saving for concerts, museums, tours, etc.
Traveling by train.
Airplane lands in Lyon, and will be staying in Lyon for several days. I am going to be exploring Southern France, and Paris. Then am going to London. I am interested in purchasing London 2012 Olympic tickets, if not sold out.
If there are some must see cities or towns in Southern France that can be recommended, accessible by bus or train, from Lyon and ending up in Paris that would be great to know some ideas. And if anyone has any info. on purchasing Olympic tickets.
budget: minimal, will be backpacking and staying in hostels.
Saving for concerts, museums, tours, etc.
Traveling by train.
Airplane lands in Lyon, and will be staying in Lyon for several days. I am going to be exploring Southern France, and Paris. Then am going to London. I am interested in purchasing London 2012 Olympic tickets, if not sold out.
If there are some must see cities or towns in Southern France that can be recommended, accessible by bus or train, from Lyon and ending up in Paris that would be great to know some ideas. And if anyone has any info. on purchasing Olympic tickets.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 04:50 AM
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Well, the best (fastest, most convenient) way to travel around France and also from Paris to London would be by train (TGV and Eurostar).
However, if you're trying to save money and you haven't bought any tickets yet you will find that they can be quite expensive unless you buy them way in advance.
I'd suggest you make up your mind quickly regarding your itinerary and start buying tickets online right away.
Tickets for the Olympics, I highly doubt you'll be able to get any last minute either.
However, if you're trying to save money and you haven't bought any tickets yet you will find that they can be quite expensive unless you buy them way in advance.
I'd suggest you make up your mind quickly regarding your itinerary and start buying tickets online right away.
Tickets for the Olympics, I highly doubt you'll be able to get any last minute either.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 05:46 AM
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From what I read in the papers, the only Olympic tickets likely to be still available are for parts of the football competition that are taking place in various grounds in other parts of the country. I haven't checked what the position is about getting a day ticket simply to access the Olympic Park without actually attending any events.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 07:22 AM
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Hi E,
>This is for Summer, the month of August. July 30 -August 17. I am looking to see as much as possible in my short time. <
Since it is now July, what is possible is going to be somewhat limited.
>Airplane lands in Lyon, and will be staying in Lyon for several days.<
Is there a reason why you wish to stay in Lyon for more than 2 nights?
Given your constraints, here is what I would do.
Train from Lyon to Avignon - 2 nights
Train to Carcassone - 2 nights, visit narbonne and the Mediterranean
Train to Cahors - 2 nights, visit Peche Merle
(http://www.pechmerle.com/english/introduction.html
Train to Bordeaux - 3 nights, visit St. Emilion and Arcachon
Train to Paris - 5 nights, daytrips to Auxerre, Strasbourg
Train to London - Daytrips to Edinburgh and Bristol via Bath
Fly home.
Enjoy your visit.
>This is for Summer, the month of August. July 30 -August 17. I am looking to see as much as possible in my short time. <
Since it is now July, what is possible is going to be somewhat limited.
>Airplane lands in Lyon, and will be staying in Lyon for several days.<
Is there a reason why you wish to stay in Lyon for more than 2 nights?
Given your constraints, here is what I would do.
Train from Lyon to Avignon - 2 nights
Train to Carcassone - 2 nights, visit narbonne and the Mediterranean
Train to Cahors - 2 nights, visit Peche Merle
(http://www.pechmerle.com/english/introduction.html
Train to Bordeaux - 3 nights, visit St. Emilion and Arcachon
Train to Paris - 5 nights, daytrips to Auxerre, Strasbourg
Train to London - Daytrips to Edinburgh and Bristol via Bath
Fly home.
Enjoy your visit.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 07:59 AM
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Ira has some nice places in his list, I might add Arles and Nimes for the Roman buildings and the odd Van Gogh history.
I like Cahors but I'd try to give more time to Auxerre and Strasbourg with maybe even a side order of Rheims.
Have a look at the www.sncf.fr website to get around you will spot that there are cheap times to travel (for instance lunch time during the weekend when any good frenchman will be at the trough always looks like a time to get better prices)
Given that the Loire is around 1000km long I suspect you will want to see some chateaux at the Angers/Tour end. Again look at sncf
Olympics, will be tough. They are being held in the UK's rainy season (well obviously Wimbeldon fortnight is the main rainy season) and while most Londoners will have left the city for some where sensible (like the south of France) it is going to be on every TV on the planet so maybe Edinburgh is a better objective though I guess you know it gets busy in the festival period?
I like Cahors but I'd try to give more time to Auxerre and Strasbourg with maybe even a side order of Rheims.
Have a look at the www.sncf.fr website to get around you will spot that there are cheap times to travel (for instance lunch time during the weekend when any good frenchman will be at the trough always looks like a time to get better prices)
Given that the Loire is around 1000km long I suspect you will want to see some chateaux at the Angers/Tour end. Again look at sncf
Olympics, will be tough. They are being held in the UK's rainy season (well obviously Wimbeldon fortnight is the main rainy season) and while most Londoners will have left the city for some where sensible (like the south of France) it is going to be on every TV on the planet so maybe Edinburgh is a better objective though I guess you know it gets busy in the festival period?
Jul 8th, 2012, 11:17 AM
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Given that Euro2012 only has 18 days, and perhaps that means 16 days without the days she comes in/goes out, Ira's schedule seems long. Why, if you were in Paris for the first time and only 5 days, would you want to spend 2 days out of the city, and ditto for London.
I would also want to check hostels for your possible dates for Paris and London, and see whether spots are even available for your dates. Look at some online maps and see where the hostels are, if you find accommodations. You don't want to be spending time and money getting into the center of the city from suburbs. If big city travel doesn't seem possible, plan for smaller towns or countryside.
Where does your plane leave from? That might influence our suggestions.
I would also want to check hostels for your possible dates for Paris and London, and see whether spots are even available for your dates. Look at some online maps and see where the hostels are, if you find accommodations. You don't want to be spending time and money getting into the center of the city from suburbs. If big city travel doesn't seem possible, plan for smaller towns or countryside.
Where does your plane leave from? That might influence our suggestions.
