The following travel & tourism links will help you when travelling around Paris, France and other European cities. If you discover other useful links, do let us know.
To get from Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris we usually take the AirFrance bus. The tickets are about E11 each and you will need cash to buy them. At the airport go out door 36 and cross the road. There are three bus stops with their destinations painted on the road. Go to the "Etoile" stop and take the bus marked "Etoile". At the bus set down point (arc de triomphe) there is a cab rank on the other side of the road. Take a cab to your apartment it is not expensive. At the other terminals the AirFrance bus stop is outside the terminal.
From Roissy airport it is best to simply take a cab directly to your apartment.
Car hire: http://www.ari.com.au
Recommended Australian car hire firm (book and pay in Australia). This firm is easy to deal with and does car hire all over the world. They select reliable overseas companies and the best price.
Meryl and Barry Axtens www.stayinafrenchcottage.com are a Melbourne couple with four houses in various country areas of France. The houses are $A950 a week and are excetpionally good value.
Six Cottages in France: http://www.cottagesinfrance.com
Seven historic cottages to rent in seven different regions in the south of France.
Trausse in the Minervois (south of France) Marilyn Capper www.ourhouseinfrance.com.au has 3 renovated houses in Trausse. The website is a delight. Call Mme Capper on 02 9969 7442 to see if the week you require is available. Trausse which was once a Roman settlement is near Carcassonne.
Mark and Jenny Evans: marjen1946@hotmail.com
17 Pym St Millthorpe NSW 2798
Mark and Jenny have two houses in a small village called Trausse. The houses are priced from $AU550 per week.
Maporama Maps of France: http://www.maporama.com
Local & Regional Street maps, includes Paris, France and several other countries.
The Louvre Museum: http://www.louvre.fr
The Official website for the Louvre Museum, information on current & upcoming exhibitions & activities.
Eiffel Tower: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr
CThe official website for Paris' major tourist attraction, the Eiffel Tower.
Musee d'Orsay: http://www.musee-orsay.fr
The Musée d'Orsay is a national art museum. The nationally-owned art collections originate from three main institutions: the Musée du Louvre, the Musée du Jeu de Paume, and the Musée National d'Art Moderne.
Euro Disney: http://www.eurodisney.com
Disneyland Park offers 42 Attractions spread over 56 hectares, throughout five lands, and around a focal point which is the Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant.
France Tourism: http://www.francetourism.com
A useful website that provides information on various things to do and see in France, Restuarants, Activities, Cultural Sites, Accommodation etc.
Just Tour France: http://www.justtourfrance.com
Various tourist information & tourist guide to the regions, towns and villages of france.
