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How to get to France |
There are many ways of travelling to
France depending on the region - ferry or air travel. Please follow
the links below for cheaper travel and insurance
For Ferry Crossings
The fast ferry service linking the UK
and France. Services depart Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth to St
Malo and Cherbourg. Join the Frequent Traveller Club and enjoy 20%
discount off your journeys. For more information and online booking
please visit
www.condorferries.com
OR...try online travel bookers:
For Low Cost Airline Throughout France
For Cheap Car Rental
For Cheap Travel Insurance
For Alternative Flight and Holiday
Accommodation
Useful Information for
Travelling in France |
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Car Travel in France |
| Headlamp Adaptors
- UK vehicles are designed for driving on the left hand side of
the road this will mean that when driving abroad you will dazzle
oncoming drivers. Failure to adapt your headlamps will render the
vehicle UNFIT for the road. invalidating your motor insurance
and could result in a spot fine |
| GB Stickers
- these are required by International Law to indicate Country of
Registration |
| Warning Triangles
- A warning triangle must be placed 50 - 150 metres behind your
vehicle to warn approaching traffic if your vehicle breaks down
or is involved in an accident. Hazard warning lights alone
are not sufficient |
| Spare Bulbs
- All car lamps, lenses and reflectors must be in working order
at all times - failure to replace a broken bulb could result in
a spot fine so always carry spares for all your car lights |
| First Aid Kit
- A First Aid kit must be carried in your vehicle at all times |
| Fire Extinguisher
- If you fail to render assistance in the event of a fire or take
necessary precautions to prevent a fire from escalating is an offence |
| Insurance Policies
- If the driver/owner of a vehicle fails to comply with the law
and fails to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy for the country he
intends to visit could result in the insurance company repudiating
liability under the Policy. |
| Failure to Comply
- On the spot fines can be imposed In the event of prosecution and
conviction for failure to comply with the legal requirements of
EU countries. |
| On the Spot Fines
- Fines have to be paid on the spot in the local currency with travellers
cheques and credit cards not being acceptable. Inability to pay
may in some countries result in the vehicle being impounded until
fine has been paid. |
Car Insurance
- Green Card - The majority of all car insurance policies provide
a minimum level of cover required to drive a car on mainland Europe.
It is always worth checking with your insurance company prior
to travelling abroad
It is also very important that you collect a 'green card' from your
car insurance provider prior to leaving the country. A 'green card'
is an internationally recognised document to prove that your vehicle
meets the minimum car insurance requirement for the country you
are in. Some insurance companies do charge for a green card so please
check.
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Health Insurance and E111 |
An E111 will help
you get free treatment in the EU. "Health Advice for
Travellers". leaflets can be found in post office throughout the
UK. Fill in an application form at the back of the leaflet, and
the form E111 as well, in accordance with the instructions in
the leaflet. The form should then be handed over at the post office,
the E111 will be stamped and returned to you. The E111 is free;
you will not have to pay for its issue. Keep it safe, preferably
with your passport, and carry it with you when travelling within
the EEA.
The certificate entitles you to state emergency treatment in those
countries, though you may still have to pay some charges. It is
not a substitute for medical travel insurance which gives far
wider cover. Most insurers do not actually give a discount if
you have E111, but it does help to keep the level of premiums
down.
CLICK ON THE LINK TO GET A QUOTE FOR
TRAVEL INSURANCE NOW
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Planning your Route
and Maps of France |
| There are several
sites available with up to date route planners and maps for
France please see
www.viamichelin.com
http://france.map-vista.com/
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Travelling with Pets
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| Some gite, chateau
and chambre d'hote owners will allow pets - please check with
the owner when booking. All pets will require a Pet Passport
or Export Licence for more information on travelling to France
with your pets please see
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm |
