FRANCE: Police begin evictions as part of Sarkozy crackdown on Gypsies
French police moved in to evict residents of an illegal Gypsy camp in Saint-Etienne on Friday as part of President Nicolas Sarkozy’s crackdown on “travelling” peoples. Police sealed off the area to prevent access by journalists and rights groups. Read More
What would be some of your most important and useful tips for traveling in France?
I am going to France for four weeks shortly with my college. There are 19 of us going, 4 adults. It will be summer there… Any helpful handy tips for travelling? I have been overseas before, but only to Australia and Fiji. I am From New Zealand. So I have a long long plane trip [...]
FRANCE: Outrage as Sarkozy says nomadic groups pose ‘problems’
French rights groups have accused President Nicolas Sarkozy of stigmatising “travelling people” and Roma, following his comments about “problems” posed by these communities. Sarkozy’s tough talk comes amid a renewed focus on security issues. Read More
Do you need a tour guide travelling on eurostar from london to paris?
My family is thinking about a trip to London. We’d like to take a train to Paris for a day- we know, we know, "You can’t do Paris in a day", whatever. If we book a train from london to paris, it sometimes sounds like a tour guide cost is included in the cost of [...]
Is it possible to travel around Paris without a car?
I’m trying to plan a journey to Paris for a week. My family and I are from the UK, and since the French drive on the other side of the road, I am quite worried. Also, i’m the only one who can speak/read/understand french, meaning the driver cannot read the signs. I was just wondering, [...]
What is the best way to go to Brussels from Paris?
I want to travel to Brussels from Paris. The flight tickets are too expensive. Does anyone know of a train rail that is cheap for travelling to Brussels from Paris?
What is the best train to take travel from Paris city centre to Euro Disney?
I am travelling to Euro Disney from Paris city centre on 23 November. What train do I take? (I will be returning to Paris on the 24th). Do I have to book this train in advance? Also, I only want to visit the park on the 23rd – what is the best ticket to purchase [...]
What are ways of travelling from Paris to Rotterdam, other than by flight?
I know that there is a train and a bus but I am not sure of the details. Also, whether you can share some light on what the weather is like mid-November? I am planning my vacation around that time and I would also like to go across to Rotterdam for a few days between [...]
What is the best way to find camp sites in France and Spain?
Me and a few friends are planning on hiring a motor home and travelling from England through France to Spain and back. We have decided to stop of in some popular towns and cities but are worried that we will struggle to find places to park the motor home while we sleep. Any help on [...]