Where in Southern Europe should we go for a few winter months? [more inside]
posted by walla on Dec 2, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I get from Paris to Innsbruck? [more inside]
posted by iguanapolitico on Aug 7, 2009 - 11 answers

TypicalTravelFilter: What are the must-sees, tips and tricks, and off-the-beaten paths whilst in Paris for 3 days? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Jul 11, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm moving country on Tuesday. For those who've done this before - what do you wish you'd known before you set out? Is there anything I can do now to make it easier? [more inside]
posted by handee on May 17, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I send a check from the US to France in euros? More currency abroad questions inside. [more inside]
posted by gingembre on Apr 24, 2009 - 14 answers

Anyone have advice on attending 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time? Where to be at what times, where to stay, other things to do besides watch the race, any other little tips, etc.
posted by patr1ck on Apr 3, 2009 - 1 answer

What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Mar 31, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm going to Lyon this weekend and will be free from late Saturday evening to about noon on Sunday. I'm into food and photography but am on a super-tight budget, so I'm looking for both some cheap, tasty delights and some particularly pretty little corners of the city. I'm staying in Vieux Lyon, going to a concert in Villeurbanne, and can speak French.
posted by mdonley on Mar 19, 2009 - 4 answers

What gift should I bring to a 4-year-old half American, half-French girl living in Paris? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Mar 18, 2009 - 14 answers

What cheese shops should not be missed in Paris? [more inside]
posted by ransom on Mar 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Given the current economic state in Iceland and of the air travel industry in general, how risky is it to be buying cheap tickets on Icelandair a couple months in advance? [more inside]
posted by Evstar on Feb 11, 2009 - 10 answers

I need an advice on a business proposal I want to do to my mother. [more inside]
posted by nicolin on Nov 16, 2008 - 8 answers

I plan to drive from Venice, Italy to Valenica, Spain in April or May 2009 using the following route. I will stay for a few days or weeks in little spots along the way. I should have about six weeks in total. I mostly want to see a little of Spain and Italy, the French Riviera, Montpellier, Marseilles and finish at Valencia. Apart from that anything else I should try to see? Any parts of the chosen route I should avoid? What's driving like along that route? Any rental car companies which will let me pick up in Italy and drop off in Spain?
posted by zaebiz on Aug 8, 2008 - 12 answers

How does a 40ish year old male with enough money find his way around Europe without foreign language skills? Is it possible to hire guides to travel with, or at least to show them around on a city-by-city basis for this sort of thing? I'm thinking specifically France, Spain, Italy. Willing to use University students or some other creative possibility. [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Aug 5, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm a French major (a sophomore) at an American university weighing my options for study abroad and I'd like some input, especially about Nantes, France. [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

What is the best way for me to find an apartment in Lyon, with a kitchen, for 10 months to a year? I'm a Canadian in Toronto with a French Visa good for a year. [more inside]
posted by Evstar on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a secluded place in France, preferably no more than two hours from Paris by train, where I can read philosophy for two days straight. [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Jun 22, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm spending 4 days in Paris. I've never been to France, and I speak no French. This was a spur of the moment plane ticket purchase. But I don't want to be an unnecessarily annoying tourist. [more inside]
posted by eric1200 on Jun 10, 2008 - 34 answers

I'm thinking of taking a day/weekend trip from Lyon (Rhône-Alpes) to... somewhere. I'd like the destination city to be pretty close. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Apr 17, 2008 - 10 answers

What odd things are there to do in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on Mar 5, 2008 - 19 answers

can anyone recommend a legitimate agency in France that places people into au pair or similar jobs? 23 year old Canadian female with extensive experience working with children and currently teaching in Korea would like to spend a year in France, probably working as an au pair or similar child care position. Any ideas about how to go about finding a decent position? There are tons of places mentioned on the net--but how does one know which are legit? [more inside]
posted by Dcotton on Nov 1, 2007 - 5 answers

Paris stopover question(s): I have most of a day in Paris on the way back from my vacation. How much time should I allow to get through CDG? [more inside]
posted by Vidiot on Oct 2, 2007 - 7 answers

Planning a trip to these locations ; Caen , Rouen , Amiens, Reims , Metz and Troyes (long trip to relatives) . What to do, what to see ?
posted by elpapacito on Jul 24, 2007 - 14 answers

For a visit to Geneva, would it be advisable and convenient to stay in a nearby town in France? Which town? Which hotel? Convenience is key! [more inside]
posted by thatgirl on May 3, 2007 - 10 answers

TravelinginFranceFilter: I know there have been loads of questions about France. We're looking for beautiful places in the countryside, great cheap food and reasonable accommodations. I'd love to have the perfect trip that matches my favorite things: [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious on May 2, 2007 - 14 answers

Where are the best places to hear jazz in Paris? [more inside]
posted by timeistight on May 1, 2007 - 8 answers

What in Alsace and/or Bavaria and the Romantic Road should two bier-vergnügen people experience? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Apr 29, 2007 - 8 answers

What requirements are there for passport validity when entering the UK and France? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Apr 13, 2007 - 10 answers

My fiancee and I are planning a honeymoon abroad, we're thinking of visiting Spain and/or France. Neither one of us are well spoken in the native languages... do we need to worry? What are people's experiences in this situation (just traveling abroad in general, to a place where you don't speak the language)? Is it a huge burden to bear on yourselves or on the country's native peoples? [more inside]
posted by mrzer0 on Mar 1, 2007 - 36 answers

Where are the most awe-inspiring, hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes in France, especially in winter (or that amaze regardless of season)?
posted by shivohum on Jan 18, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to do Paris/daytrips (1-2 days), Switzerland (4-5 days), and London/daytrips (1-2 days), all late this January. I'll be traveling alone. I'd love some advice. [more inside]
posted by Malad on Jan 10, 2007 - 27 answers

Any personal experiences with or advice regarding gites/vacation villages in France? [more inside]
posted by katemonster on Nov 29, 2006 - 3 answers

How do people dress in the summertime in the South of France? [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess on Nov 26, 2006 - 8 answers

Bordeaux for a week, with my mother (~65 years old). What to do, where to go? [more inside]
posted by cloudscratcher on Nov 18, 2006 - 7 answers

Why can't I purchase a cheap air ticket on Italian MyAir.com from the US? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Sep 5, 2006 - 11 answers

TravelFilter: This summer I and 3 friends are planning on travelling around part of Europe by train and are looking for advice on the main areas we plan to stay in. Information on hostels or other cheap accommodation (first hand if possible) would be great (more inside) [more inside]
posted by knapah on May 19, 2006 - 9 answers

Can I make a 10:08 AM train from Paris' Gare d'Austerlitz if my flight's arrival time to CDG is 7:45 AM? [more inside]
posted by The Michael The on May 12, 2006 - 14 answers

Northern Italy recommendations? When travelling across the top of Italy--south of the Alps but north of Venice--from Slovenia to France what are some of your favorite places to visit? Any must-sees? I'll be making this trip near the end of May with three other people in a car. We expect the Italy part of the trip to last a mere couple of days.
posted by rumbles on May 1, 2006 - 15 answers

We're spending a weekend in the Perigord Noir, and could use some guidance. [more inside]
posted by I Love Tacos on Apr 2, 2006 - 3 answers

Travelfilter: things to do in Lyon (France)? [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic on Mar 9, 2006 - 9 answers

I'm going to france for my honeymoon and would like some advice from people who have been or live there on places to visit during my stay. [more inside]
posted by escher on Feb 12, 2006 - 12 answers

Recommendations for vegetarian food in Paris or Chantilly? [more inside]
posted by bhenry on Feb 4, 2006 - 7 answers

As a college sophomore, I plan on studying abroad in France for a full scholastic year in the fall. To anyone else who has been in Europe for an extended period of time: I am trying to pack light, but what sort of things would you consider bringing that are either necessities or very helpful? Also, any other tips on getting along with the French, or helpful hints about Europe in general? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Jan 31, 2006 - 27 answers

My friend Tina is currently in Paris to help settle in her daughter, who will be living and working there for some time. How about some tips for both ? [+] [more inside]
posted by y2karl on Sep 16, 2005 - 10 answers

What sites should I make certain to visit in Normandy during a one-day bus tour from Paris? [more inside]
posted by sixpack on Aug 18, 2005 - 7 answers

What's the best way I can find discount travel (air, rail, rental car) destinations for a weekend trip from Paris? [more inside]
posted by sixpack on Jul 13, 2005 - 4 answers

How much will it cost my wife and I to spend four days in Paris? [more inside]
posted by alms on Mar 20, 2005 - 16 answers

TravelFilter: We're going to spend about two weeks around New Years in Northern France (no specific itinerary yet). We're renting a car to get around, which is new for me and leads to my question: all the internet resources, guidebooks, etc say that the problem of theft from cars is significant in France. We will have a couple backpacks sitting in a hatchback, so they should be pretty easy to see if we leave them in the car.

Is theft as big a problem as "they" say, given our destination and time of year? If so, any ideas on what to do with the bags? Are there still luggage lockers at the train stations, or do those no longer exist? Any other tips and things to do in Northern France at that time appreciated as well...
posted by true on Dec 19, 2004 - 11 answers

We're going to the south of France in November, and have been investigating options between Paris and Provence. TGV train, Air France between Charles DeGaulle and Marseille etc. Then my wife discovers EasyJet. Orly to Marseille, Eight euros plus tax each way. How the hell does this work? Eight Euros? It costs more to take the train into town from the airport than that.

Someone want to give me the heads up on the EasyJet business model and why other forms of transport aren't obsolete. Why would anyone do anything other than this?

Merci
posted by Keith Talent on Aug 26, 2004 - 17 answers

I'm studying abroad in Paris for the year, leaving in a little more than a week. What's the best way to set up and bank account and a mobile phone service from the states? [more inside]
posted by themadjuggler on Aug 24, 2004 - 15 answers