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Toine: /* Places / roads to go */

2013-10-24T10:12:06Z

Places / roads to go

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	== Places / roads to go ==		== Places / roads to go ==
	The coast road south of Calais		The coast road south of Calais
	If you're in the Loire go and visit ~~Ambroise~~, it's a very beautiful small town with Da Vinci's resting place.		If you're in the Loire go and visit Amboise, it's a very beautiful small town with Da Vinci's resting place.
	Azay le Rideau is a lovely chateau built in the middle of a river worth going to see not far from Tours.		Azay le Rideau is a lovely chateau built in the middle of a river worth going to see not far from Tours.

Thorburn: Category added

2012-01-19T13:46:12Z

Category added

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	[http://www.alertegps.co.uk/index.asp?lang_choice=EN French speed camera database for GPS devices]		[http://www.alertegps.co.uk/index.asp?lang_choice=EN French speed camera database for GPS devices]

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Stu: access test

2011-06-01T06:41:28Z

access test

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	Replacement bulb kit		Replacement bulb kit

	Sat nav		Sat-nav

	Driving License, V5, insurance docs		Driving License, V5, insurance docs

Stu at 09:33, 30 May 2011

2011-05-30T09:33:49Z

LoafingWafu: /* Before you go */

2010-01-03T23:28:20Z

Before you go

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	Your insurance will almost certainly cover you for Europe, but will probably be just third party, so consider paying for Fully Comp Euro cover.		Your insurance will almost certainly cover you for Europe, but will probably be just third party, so consider paying for Fully Comp Euro cover.

	Also worth checking your insurance covers you for the repatriation of your car in the event it ends up un-driveable following an accident. It may only stipulate that you are covered for transport to the nearest competent repairer.		Also worth checking your insurance covers you for the repatriation of your car in the event you vehicle ends up un-driveable following an accident. It may only stipulate that you are covered for transport to the nearest competent repairer. Repatration costs can easily be over £1000 depending on where you are. If your insurance doesn't cover for this you can get aftermarket coverage. Your standard AA or RAC European cover may also not suffice in the event of an accident.

	== Things to pack ==		== Things to pack ==

LoafingWafu: /* Things to pack */

2009-12-29T18:03:22Z

Things to pack

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	Euros for those 'on the spot' speeding fines.		Euros for those 'on the spot' speeding fines.

	European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) [https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do]		European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do

	== Getting There ==		== Getting There ==

LoafingWafu: /* Things to pack */

2009-12-29T18:02:54Z

Things to pack

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	Euros for those 'on the spot' speeding fines.		Euros for those 'on the spot' speeding fines.

			European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) [https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do]

	== Getting There ==		== Getting There ==

LoafingWafu: /* Before you go */

2009-12-29T17:59:52Z

Before you go

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	Consider getting european breakdown cover		Consider getting european breakdown cover
	Your insurance will almost certainly cover you for Europe, but will probably be just third party, so consider paying for Fully Comp Euro cover.		Your insurance will almost certainly cover you for Europe, but will probably be just third party, so consider paying for Fully Comp Euro cover.

			Also worth checking your insurance covers you for the repatriation of your car in the event it ends up un-driveable following an accident. It may only stipulate that you are covered for transport to the nearest competent repairer.

	== Things to pack ==		== Things to pack ==

Raify: /* External Links */

2009-03-13T07:51:44Z

External Links

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	[http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/overseas/european_tolls_results.jsp?country=France AA Toll information]		[http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/overseas/european_tolls_results.jsp?country=France AA Toll information]

			[http://www.alertegps.co.uk/index.asp?lang_choice=EN French speed camera database for GPS devices]

russcasey: /* External Links */

2009-03-13T07:21:20Z

External Links

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	[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/general_advice.html General Overseas advice from the AA]		[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/general_advice.html General Overseas advice from the AA]

	[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/AA_France_Monaco.pdf AA Touring tips for France / Monaco]		[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/AA_France_Monaco.pdf AA Touring tips for France / Monaco]

	[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/compulsory_equipment.pdf AA Compulsory Equipment list]		[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/compulsory_equipment.pdf AA Compulsory Equipment list]

	[http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/overseas/european_tolls_results.jsp?country=France AA Toll information]		[http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/overseas/european_tolls_results.jsp?country=France AA Toll information]

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	Your insurance will almost certainly cover you for Europe, but will probably be just third party, so consider paying for Fully Comp Euro cover.		Your insurance will almost certainly cover you for Europe, but will probably be just third party, so consider paying for Fully Comp Euro cover.

	Also worth checking your insurance covers you for the repatriation of your car in the event you vehicle ends up un-driveable following an accident. It may only stipulate that you are covered for transport to the nearest competent repairer. ~~Repatration~~ costs can easily be over £1000 depending on where you are. If your insurance doesn't cover for this you can get aftermarket coverage. Your standard AA or RAC European cover may also not suffice in the event of an accident.		Also worth checking your insurance covers you for the repatriation of your car in the event you vehicle ends up un-driveable following an accident. It may only stipulate that you are covered for transport to the nearest competent repairer. Repatriation costs can easily be over £1000 depending on where you are. If your insurance doesn't cover for this you can get aftermarket coverage. Your standard AA or RAC European cover may also not suffice in the event of an accident.

	== Things to pack ==		== Things to pack ==
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	Norfolklines offer a very good service (and cheap) to Dunkirk, which is only 25 minutes further up the coast form Calais. Far more reliable than Speedferries.		Norfolklines offer a very good service (and cheap) to Dunkirk, which is only 25 minutes further up the coast form Calais. Far more reliable than Speedferries.

	Don't forget that you can use your Tesco's vouchers on the Eurotunnel.		Don't forget that you can use your Tesco vouchers on the Eurotunnel.

	== Driving in France ==		== Driving in France ==
	Drive on the right		Drive on the right

	Roadsigns: Blue = Motorway (~~Peage~~ / Toll), Green = Main Roads (N), White = local roads		Roadsigns: Blue = Motorway (Péage / Toll), Green = Main Roads (N), White = local roads

	Plan your route (including ~~peage~~ toll costs) at [http://www.viamichelin.com/ http://www.viamichelin.com/]		Plan your route (including péage toll costs) at [http://www.viamichelin.com/ http://www.viamichelin.com/]

	Beware of possible French driving like idiots on their local roads (even on blind corners)		Beware of possible French driving like idiots on their local roads (even on blind corners)

	French are eager to overtake too & usually in a hurry it seems.		French drivers are eager to overtake too & usually in a hurry it seems.

	Main Roads (N) usually have lots of trucks on them during weekdays. Frequent dual carriage ways though :up		Main Roads (N) usually have lots of trucks on them during weekdays. Frequent dual carriage ways though :up

	If oncoming French traffic flashes their lights at you they either like your car OR warn you of ~~speedtrap~~ ahead.		If oncoming French traffic flashes their lights at you they either like your car OR warn you of speed-trap ahead.

	Avoid Rouen		Avoid Rouen
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	== Places / roads to go ==		== Places / roads to go ==
	The coast road south of Calais		The coast road south of Calais
	If you're in the Loire go and visit Ambroise, ~~its~~ a very beautiful small town with Da Vinci's resting place.		If you're in the Loire go and visit Ambroise, it's a very beautiful small town with Da Vinci's resting place.
	Azay le Rideau is a lovely chateau built in the middle of a river worth going to see not far from Tours.		Azay le Rideau is a lovely chateau built in the middle of a river worth going to see not far from Tours.

	== Other hints and tips ==		== Other hints and tips ==
	Remember that you'll struggle to find garages that are open off the ~~piege's~~ (tolls) on ~~Sunday's~~ or late at night.		Remember that you'll struggle to find garages that are open off the péage (tolls) on Sundays or late at night.
	24/24 stations in most towns accept British credit cards these days.		24/24 stations in most towns accept British credit cards these days.

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	Check Oil and take a spare litre or two.		Check Oil and take a spare litre or two.

	~~Dont~~ get caught speeding.......it WILL be expensive!....and if you are way over the limit - you could loose your car / licence!		Don't get caught speeding.......it WILL be expensive!....and if you are way over the limit - you could loose your car / licence!

	If you have time before you go try and get a Telepeage beeper. I think www.sanef.fr is the website for them and it's a total godsend driving in an Elise, especially if you don't have a passenger to deal with the toll booths for you.		If you have time before you go try and get a Telepeage beeper. I think www.sanef.fr is the website for them and it's a total godsend driving in an Elise, especially if you don't have a passenger to deal with the toll booths for you.