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Stéphanie : Mise à jour mineure

2022-11-11T11:53:18Z

Mise à jour mineure

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	* Few cycle paths in towns and they can be more of a nuisance than a help to an experienced cyclist.		* Few cycle paths in towns and they can be more of a nuisance than a help to an experienced cyclist.
	* France closes between noon and ~~2pm~~ or later		* France closes between noon and 3pm or later
	* Most shops close on Mondays		* Most shops close on Mondays

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	By train: The French rail company, [https://www.sncf.com/en SNCF], provides direct service from some European countries using Eurostar, Thalys, Intercity. Check current regulations for taking a bike on [https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en/travel-info/travel-planning/luggage Eurostar], and look at the [https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/travelling-with-us/vehicles/bicycles/ Eurotunnel] website for cycling access to the terminal on the English side. You can take a bike on TER trains, the slowest. You can take a bike on Corail trains, the inter-city service, but you need a booking. Some TGVs have compartments for complete bikes, but you need a reservation. Older TGVs will take a bike only in a bag.		By train: The French rail company, [https://www.sncf.com/en SNCF], provides direct service from some European countries using Eurostar, Thalys, Intercity. Check current regulations for taking a bike on [https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en/travel-info/travel-planning/luggage Eurostar], and look at the [https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/travelling-with-us/vehicles/bicycles/ Eurotunnel] website for cycling access to the terminal on the English side. You can take a bike on TER trains, the slowest. You can take a bike on Corail trains, the inter-city service, but you need a booking. Some TGVs have compartments for complete bikes, but you need a reservation. Older TGVs will take a bike only in a bag.

	By bus: Eurolines are cheaper but you can't take a bike, although you can try negotiating at the counter.		By bus: Eurolines are cheaper but you can't take a bike, although you can try negotiating at the counter. Some other bus companies accept bikes on some routes. A search for bus France will give an up-to-date list.

	By bike: France is one of those unusual countries in which almost all the borders are natural features. The only flat borders are along the Atlantic south of the Gironde (it flows through Bordeaux, in the southwest) and along the western part of the border with Belgium.		By bike: France is one of those unusual countries in which almost all the borders are natural features. The only flat borders are along the Atlantic south of the Gironde (it flows through Bordeaux, in the southwest) and along the western part of the border with Belgium.
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	==== Food ====		==== Food ====
	Small supermarkets, shops and markets (local fresh food) in towns and villages (closed noon to ~~2pm~~). In the suburbs supermarkets stay open over lunch. There are restaurants in many villages, with a ''plat du jour''. Remember to say ''bonjour'' on entering a small shop or bar; it is impolite not to.		Small supermarkets, shops and markets (local fresh food) in towns and villages (closed noon to 3pm). In the suburbs supermarkets stay open over lunch. There are restaurants in many villages, with a ''plat du jour''. Remember to say ''bonjour'' on entering a small shop or bar; it is impolite not to.

	==== Water ====		==== Water ====

Stéphanie : relecture / mise à jour / liens

2021-04-06T10:39:45Z

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	With 83 million foreign tourists in ~~2012~~, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.		With 89 million foreign tourists in 2018<ref>https://www.economie.gouv.fr/cedef/statistiques-officielles-tourisme#:~:text=Publications%20r%C3%A9centes%20sur%20le%20tourisme&text=La%20France%20est%20le%20pays,d'euros%20en%202018).</ref>, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.
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	France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.		France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.
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	== General information ==		== General information ==
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	=== Landscape ===		=== Landscape ===
	Distances are about 1 000 km north-south and east-west. France possesses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal plains in the north and west to mountain ranges of the Alps in the south-east (the highest point is Mont Blanc 4 808 m), the Massif Central in the centre-south and the Pyrenees in the south-west. France is bounded by natural borders with the coastline (3 400 km), mountains and Rhine.		Distances are about 1 000 km north-south and east-west. France possesses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal plains in the north and west to mountain ranges of the Alps in the south-east (the highest point is Mont Blanc 4 808 m), the Massif Central in the centre-south and the Pyrenees in the south-west. France is bounded by natural borders with the coastline (3 400 km), mountains and Rhine.
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	=== Wind ===		=== Wind ===
	No ~~persistent~~ wind from any direction		No dominant wind from any direction for the whole country. Beware of the [[wikipedia:Mistral_(wind)\|Mistral]] in Southern France.

	=== Getting there ===		=== Getting there ===
	By plane: from/to Paris: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, Orly or regional airports. Most regional airports have flights to western Europe and North Africa.		By plane: from/to Paris: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, Orly or regional airports. Most regional airports have flights to western Europe and North Africa.

	By ferry: numerous services from England to France. Or try Santander in Spain for a shorter ride to south-west France.		By ferry: numerous services from England and Ireland to France. Or try Santander in Spain for a shorter ride to south-west France.

	By train: The French rail company, SNCF, provides direct service from some European countries using Eurostar, Thalys, Intercity. Check current regulations for taking a bike on Eurostar, and look at the Eurotunnel website for cycling access to the terminal on the English side. You can take a bike on TER trains, the slowest. You can take a bike on Corail trains, the inter-city service, but you need a booking. Some TGVs have compartments for complete bikes, but you need a reservation. Older TGVs will take a bike only in a bag.		By train: The French rail company, [https://www.sncf.com/en SNCF], provides direct service from some European countries using Eurostar, Thalys, Intercity. Check current regulations for taking a bike on [https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en/travel-info/travel-planning/luggage Eurostar], and look at the [https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/travelling-with-us/vehicles/bicycles/ Eurotunnel] website for cycling access to the terminal on the English side. You can take a bike on TER trains, the slowest. You can take a bike on Corail trains, the inter-city service, but you need a booking. Some TGVs have compartments for complete bikes, but you need a reservation. Older TGVs will take a bike only in a bag.

	By bus: Eurolines are cheaper but you can't take a bike, although you can try negotiating at the counter.		By bus: Eurolines are cheaper but you can't take a bike, although you can try negotiating at the counter.
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	If the village you seek involves a change of direction at a junction, a sign will show it. If it doesn't, ride straight on.		If the village you seek involves a change of direction at a junction, a sign will show it. If it doesn't, ride straight on.

	There is a rule across continental Europe that seems more pronounced in France than elsewhere: priority from the right. Remember that you DON'T have priority over traffic from the right unless a sign specifically tells you so. ~~It is the ABSENCE of a sign that you're looking~~ for~~, whether it's~~ a metal sign or a painted line on the road.		There is a rule across continental Europe that seems more pronounced in France than elsewhere: priority from the right. Remember that you DON'T have priority over traffic from the right unless a sign specifically tells you so. Look for a metal sign or a painted line on the side-road. if there isn't one, that road has priority.

	There are ~~few~~ cycle paths in towns ~~but~~ they have the same priority as the road you are shadowing. Paths are obligatory if there is a round blue sign printed with a white cyclist		There are some cycle paths in towns and they have the same priority as the road you are shadowing. Paths are obligatory if there is a round blue sign printed with a white cyclist

	''Voies vertes'' and ''véloroutes'' are safe and delightful cycle paths, a tranquil way to ride across the country. They show you the country, since they meander rather than take the obvious and busy route. Being for bikes, they pass through stone gates, under tunnels and across meadows where drivers can't or wouldn't go.		''Voies vertes'' and ''véloroutes'' are safe and delightful cycle paths, a tranquil way to ride across the country. They show you the country, since they meander rather than take the obvious and busy route. Being for bikes, they pass through stone gates, under tunnels and across meadows where drivers can't or wouldn't go.

	=== Repairs ===		=== Repairs ===
	You will find bike shops in most towns and all cities. If you can't find a proper shop, look for branches of ''Décathlon'' or ''Go-Sport'' or large supermarkets such as ''Leclerc'' (say "~~Luh~~-clare") and ''Carrefour''.		You will find bike shops in most towns and all cities. If you can't find a proper shop, look for branches of ''Décathlon'' or ''Go-Sport'' or large supermarkets such as ''Leclerc'' (say "Leuh-clare") and ''Carrefour''.

	=== Local transport ===		=== Local transport ===
	Trains are fast, efficient, comfortable and inexpensive. The staff are generally friendly, trains usually run to time most and there's no better way to travel if you're not riding a bike. France has an excellent rail network that covers almost all the country. TER trains are, despite the "express" in the name, almost-all-station stoppers. You can take a bike on ~~all~~ TER trains but you have to use a carriage marked with a bike sign. It's often at the front or back of the train; ask on the platform. As you enter the platform area, don't forget to push your ticket into the yellow stamping machine beside the entrance.		Trains are fast, efficient, comfortable and inexpensive. The staff are generally friendly, trains usually run to time most and there's no better way to travel if you're not riding a bike. France has an excellent rail network that covers almost all the country. TER trains are, despite the "express" in the name, almost-all-station stoppers. You can take a bike on most TER trains but you have to use a carriage marked with a bike sign. It's often at the front or back of the train; ask on the platform. As you enter the platform area, don't forget to push your ticket into the yellow stamping machine beside the entrance.

	In Paris, the metro does not take bikes. In the suburbs, especially to and from Charles de Gaulle airport at Roissy, the RER generally does take bikes.		In Paris, the metro does not take bikes. In the suburbs, especially to and from Charles de Gaulle airport at Roissy, the RER generally does take bikes outside peak times.

	== Daily life ==		== Daily life ==
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	=== Accommodation ===		=== Accommodation ===
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	Youth hostels: around 160. Information and map on the FUAJ web site at [https://www.fuaj.org/ www.fuaj.org]. Have a look at the network of ''gîtes d'étape'' on [http://www.gites-refuges.com/www/ www.gites-refuges.com]		Youth hostels: around 160. Information and map on the FUAJ web site at [https://www.fuaj.org/en/ www.fuaj.org]. Have a look at the network of ''gîtes d'étape'' on [http://www.gites-refuges.com/www/ www.gites-refuges.com]

	Hotels: well provided and generally as ~~little~~ for two people as for one.		Hotels: well provided and generally as cheap for two people as for one.

	Bed and breakfast: Look for ''chambres d'hôtes'', "bed and breakfast" or the initials "B&B". Prices can work out more expensive than at a hotel of equivalent standard.		Bed and breakfast: Look for ''chambres d'hôtes'', "bed and breakfast" or the initials "B&B". Prices can work out more expensive than at a hotel of equivalent standard.
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	==== Food ====		==== Food ====
	Small supermarkets, shops and markets (local fresh food) in towns (closed noon to 2pm). In the suburbs supermarkets stay open over lunch. There are restaurants in ~~any village of size~~, with a ''plat du jour''. Remember to say ''bonjour'' on entering a small shop or bar; it is impolite not to.		Small supermarkets, shops and markets (local fresh food) in towns and villages (closed noon to 2pm). In the suburbs supermarkets stay open over lunch. There are restaurants in many villages, with a ''plat du jour''. Remember to say ''bonjour'' on entering a small shop or bar; it is impolite not to.

	==== Water ====		==== Water ====
	Drinkable unless a sign says otherwise. There is a tap in most cemeteries and you can drink the water.		Drinkable unless a sign says otherwise (''eau non potable''). There is a tap in most cemeteries and you can drink the water.

	==== Stoves ====		==== Stoves ====
	Gaz ~~cartridge stoves~~ in supermarkets, campsites, petrol stations. Multi-fuel stoves are uncommon.		Gaz cartridges in supermarkets, campsites, petrol stations. Multi-fuel stoves are uncommon.

	==== Mobile-Internet ====		==== Mobile-Internet ====
	Mobile phone coverage is ~~fairly~~ good across the country.		Mobile phone coverage is good across the country.

	Electricity is 220 to 230v 50Hz. You will need an adaptor for US and UK plugs and a voltage converter for American equipment.		Electricity is 220 to 230v 50Hz. You will need an adaptor for US and UK plugs and a voltage converter for American equipment.
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	== More information ==		== More information ==

	* '''France: help, tips, advice and guidance:''' http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1&doc_id=2282&v=Cy		*'''Cycle path maps''': see this [[Liens Itinéraires\|page]] for links to maps of cycle routes
	* '''Cycle path maps''': [[~~www.af3v.org/-Itineraires-Eurovelo-en-France-.html~~]]
	* '''Voies vertes''': [[www.af3v.org/CarteAF3V/carte-detaillee.htm]]<nowiki/>l

	You'll find lots of articles (in French) in the CCI magazine [https://www.cyclo-camping.international/fr/revues-a-telecharger/revue/revues-a-telecharger here] (search ''France revue)''		You'll find lots of articles (in French) in the CCI magazine [https://www.cyclo-camping.international/fr/revues-a-telecharger/revue/revues-a-telecharger here] (search ''France revue)''

Zysmoi : Annulation des modifications 1757 de Zysmoi (discussion)

2021-03-20T11:04:30Z

Annulation des modifications 1757 de Zysmoi (discussion)

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	With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.		With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.
	[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]		[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]
	France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the ~~[https://www.cyclo-camping.international/fr/voyages-passes/liens-carnet-bord/en-amerique~~ board].		France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.

	=== You’ll enjoy ===		=== You’ll enjoy ===

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2021-03-20T11:03:33Z

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	With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.		With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.
	[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]		[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]
	France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.		France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the [https://www.cyclo-camping.international/fr/voyages-passes/liens-carnet-bord/en-amerique board].

	=== You’ll enjoy ===		=== You’ll enjoy ===

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2021-03-18T20:13:01Z

Language : test gpx

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	=== Language ===		=== Language ===
	French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated. ~~[https://cloud.cyclo-camping.international/index.php/s/eCRfNyPTm3J9pEY test gpx]~~		French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated.

	== On your bike ==		== On your bike ==

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2021-03-18T20:11:49Z

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	=== Language ===		=== Language ===
	French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated.		French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated. [https://cloud.cyclo-camping.international/index.php/s/eCRfNyPTm3J9pEY test gpx]

	== On your bike ==		== On your bike ==

Stéphanie : Révocation des modifications de Stéphanie (discussion) vers la dernière version de Zysmoi

2021-03-18T20:08:37Z

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	=== Language ===		=== Language ===
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	French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated.		French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated.

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2021-03-18T20:05:46Z

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	=== Language ===		=== Language ===
			[[Fichier:Vic euston.gpx\|vignette\|test]]
	French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated.		French. Many people speak some English, especially in tourist areas, but it's especially well thought of in France to try a few French words first. However badly you speak them, they will be appreciated.

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2021-03-18T13:53:38Z

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	With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.x		With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.
	[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]		[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]
	France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.		France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.

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2021-03-18T13:53:16Z

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	With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.		With 83 million foreign tourists in 2012, France is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.x
	[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]		[[Fichier:France 1.jpg\|vignette]]
	France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.		France has many cities of high cultural interest, beaches, rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquility, small and picturesque villages. A country that seduces travellers with its unfaltering familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with ''plat du jour'' (dish of the day) chalked on the board.

France - in English - Historique des versions

Stéphanie : Mise à jour mineure

Stéphanie : relecture / mise à jour / liens

Zysmoi : Annulation des modifications 1757 de Zysmoi (discussion)

Zysmoi : test lien

Stéphanie : /* Language */ test gpx

Stéphanie : test gpx cloud

Stéphanie : Révocation des modifications de Stéphanie (discussion) vers la dernière version de Zysmoi

Stéphanie : test gpx

Zysmoi : untest!

Zysmoi : test