Links to help you on your journey
If you're planning to barge or rent a boat on the waterways, it's always a good idea to do some research prior to your trip. On this page, you'll find links to useful sites and information resources. Remember you can always use our Cruise Expert for tailored requests.
General and practical information for France
Air travel
- Air France www.airfrance.com
- Bmibaby : Flights to Bordeaux, Nice,Marseille, Paris and Perpignan www.bmibaby.com
- British Airways www.ba.com
- EasyJet :Flights to Bordeaux, Grenoble, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice and Paris www.easyjet.com
- Flyglobespan : Flights to Nice and Chambery www.flyglobespan.com
- Ryanair : Flights to Limoges, Bergerca, Cacasonne, Nimes, Nantes, Marseille, and Dinard www.ryanair.com
- Paris airports : Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly: www.adp.fr
Cross Channel Ferries from the UK
- www.brittanyferries.com
- www.condorferries.com
- www.POferries.com
- www.southernferries.co.uk
- www.transmancheferries.com
- www.ferryonline.co.uk
Train travel
- Local trains : www.sncf.fr and www.voyages-sncf.com
- TGV high speed trains : www.tgv.com
- Eurostar : www.eurostar.com
- From UK : www.raileurope.co.uk
- Rail discounts : www.railsavers.com
Car hire
Driving in France
- Plan your itinerary at www.viamichelin.fr
- Maps www.ign.fr
Climate and Weather forecasts
Accommodation
- Self-catering accommodation
- Hotels
General Regional information
Specific regional information
France is a large country with different regions, each having their own identity, culture and landscapes.
- Auvergne
- Alsace
- Anjou
- Aquitaine
- Brittany
- Loire
- Paris and Ile de France
- Picardy