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drive france drive france From beautiful wines and food, exquisite art and history to magnificent scenery, France offers something for everyone. In spite of its size, France is relatively easy to travel around with wonderful landscapes from high mountain plateaux to lush farmland, traditional villages to chic boulevards, driving in France is a pleasure. Whether you choose to stay close to the breathtaking coastline or travel inland, your self-drive holiday will be one to remember forever. BELGIUM GERMANY DRIVING Tips PARIS FRANCE Strasbourg SWITZERLAND • The French drive on the right hand side therefore rental cars are all left hand drive. • The French word for petrol is l’essence or le diesel for Diesel. • It is a good idea to learn about the French highway code – visit it on www.legifrance.gouv.fr for more information. • Most motorways have expensive tolls but are fast and efficient for longer distances. AUSTRIA • Save money on tolls and explore France in a more leisurely way by using some of the other high-quality roads, which dissect the country. Bordeaux Lyon • A good map is essential! We recommend purchasing a good Michelin or Collins road atlas before you depart New Zealand. • Speed limits are kilometres per hour. ITALY • Large supermarkets and hypermarkets offer discounted petrol. Toulouse Marseille Nice • Try to avoid driving in central Paris, the traffic is always heavy and congested, we recommend you collect from the airport rather than central Paris. • According to the law, children up to the age of 10 years must be seated in a child safety seat or booster seat. These should be requested at time of booking. SPAIN • Children under 10 years are not allowed to be seated in the front of the vehicle. For more driving tips visit www.franceguide.com 20
champagne, lorraine & alsace 5 days / 4 nights from Paris This beautiful drive takes you through the Champagne regions of France as well as the elegant city of Nancy and the small town of Baccarat famous for its crystal ware. You will also admire along the way the famous Strasbourg cathedral and the quaint villages along the ‘Route du Vin’ in Alsace. Don’t miss the charming town of Colmar with its renowned art museum. Day 1: Paris – Reims – Epernay – Reims (Distance 194kms) Visit the world famous region of Champagne celebrated for centuries since Dom Perignon started to produce this delicious bubbly wine. Explore some of the prestigious “Maisons de Champagne” all offering tasting and cellar visits. The cathedral Notre Dame is a must to see. See the Chagall Window and the statue of Joan of Arc. Epernay, the Champagne capital is only a few kilometres away and offers many “degustations” or Champagne tasting venues. Overnight: Holiday Inn Garden Court, Reims. Day 2: Reims – Verdun – Metz – Strasbourg (Distance 358kms) Caen Before reaching Alsace, you will drive through Lorraine, a picturesque province with many lakes and forests. On the way, remember the nearly one million lives lost during the tragically famous battle of Verdun which lasted nearly two years and where scarred battlefields can still be visited today. You will go through Metz, the capital of Lorraine, the beautiful Cathedral in gothic style is the most important sight in Metz. You will then reach Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. This province torn many times between Germany and France by successive wars and whose population has suffered heavy losses during the German occupation. The city has a lot of character and you will notice the numerous half-timbered houses all very well kept with flowered balconies. Strasbourg is the seat of the Council of Europe and of the European Parliament. Miraculously, the beautiful Cathedral survived the wars and is a magnificent example of Gothic art. Overnight: Quality Suites Victoria Garden, Strasbourg. Day 3: Strasbourg – Selestat – Colmar through the “route des vins” (Distance 78kms) This is a day where you will be driving on small roads through the vineyards of Alsace. Take time to absorb the quaint atmosphere of the villages along the way such as Riquewihr, Ribeauville, Hunawihr, Benwihr. The roads are narrow so drive slowly and stop often for pictures and wine tasting! In the picturesque town of Colmar, you will enjoy the museums, the relaxed atmosphere and the restaurants offering tasty Alsacian specialities. Overnight: Grand Bristol, Colmar. Day 4: Colmar – Saint Die – Baccarat – Nancy – Toul – Troyes (Distance 383kms) Drive through Alsace, Lorraine on the way to Troyes, in the heart of Champagne. A stop at the Musee du Crystal in Baccarat is a must. Plan a stop for lunch at Nancy, this elegant town with its magnificent Place Stanislas and gilded wrought iron gates. On to Troyes, this medieval town full of half timbered houses makes a picturesque stop. Don’t forget the factory shops in Troyes, you could discover some real bargains! Overnight: Mercure Centre, Troyes. Day 5: Troyes – Fontainebleau – Paris (Distance 181kms) Visit the town in the morning and stop for lunch at Fontainebleau. The 12th century castle with its 1900 gilded rooms. Drive partly through the “Foret de Fontainebleau” favourite play ground for Parisians during weekends. Total distance: 1194kms. Le Hayre Rouen PARIS Reims Fontainebleau Orleans BELGIUM Troyes Highlights: • Reims Cathedral • Champagne cellars in Epernay • Verdun Battlefields • Crystal town of Baccarat • Riquewihr • Unter den Linden Museum • Fontainebleau Castle St Dizier Verdun FRANCE Dijon GERMANY LUXEMBOURG Nancy Metz Baccarat Mullhouse Colmar Strasbourg SWITZERLAND From $559 per person share twin* *Based on a 5 day Hertz economy rental car & 4 nights accommodation (as specified) including breakfast daily. No activities mentioned are included. champagne, lorraine & alsace 21
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