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gettin2dizzy 14-04-09 02:05 PM
Re: France for beginners.
 
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Originally Posted by embee (Post 1865551)
stuff
Very comprehensive that :thumbsup: But I need to take issue with this:
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Originally Posted by embee (Post 1865551)
Alcohol limit for driving is lower than in the UK, not that you would.
It's France! It's the rules! Half a bottle of wine is minimum ;)

fizzwheel 14-04-09 02:11 PM
Re: France for beginners.
 
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Originally Posted by embee (Post 1865551)
OK there are quite a few places around there to visit, Normandy beaches (WW2), Pegasus Bridge etc. if you're interested.
Did that last year, was a cracking few days. But I didnt really rate the roads that much was a bit dull TBH.

redbouy 14-04-09 04:22 PM
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There is a country wide speed/checking thingy going on just now.
If you don't have the cash to pay the fine, you will be made to walk to the closeist money machine and walk back. And the cops will not give you a ride.

embee 14-04-09 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fizzwheel (Post 1865750)
Did that last year, was a cracking few days. But I didnt really rate the roads that much was a bit dull TBH.
Exactly. Much better once you get inland a bit, Suisse Normande and into Brittany. Of course the really good roads tend to be a lot further away, Massif Central etc, but not much use for a 3 day visit.

Jdubya 15-04-09 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by embee (Post 1866270)
... Much better once you get inland a bit,....

Have to agree with you on this one...:flower:

ging6996 16-04-09 05:41 PM
Re: France for beginners.
 
ok ive been looking a bit and dont no where i want to stay now. i want to stay on the cost in a hotel that i can walk to some pubs or restuarants etc.

any ides.
graham

G 16-04-09 06:05 PM
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One thing, gt caught much more than 30kph over the speed limits and its a massive fine for you.....if you cant pay it on the spot your vehicle gets taken and you get given a caught date where you need to reyurn to france.

The is a post on pistonheads at the moment where several people had cars/bikes taken during the lemans week last year.

dizzyblonde 16-04-09 06:11 PM
Re: France for beginners.
 
all I'll say is don't ride like a kn0b and you'll be fine. Ridden over there, its great. My best mates live over in Tonnay. If you get pulled, do as your told, the gendarmes don't take any **** full stop.

I've only been the once, rode to see her, its down Bordeaux way, the coast is lovely and I recommend heading down to Fort Boyard, if you feel confident. You can't get onto the fort, but the roads and scenery is absolutely wonderful, as is the local seafood....a must! mmmmmmmm

timwilky 16-04-09 06:32 PM
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one tip, we all know to ride on the right. but do not make my mistake on the first french roundabout I met and went round it clockwise. Turn to the right

Nicky S 16-04-09 06:41 PM
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is there any age limits to ridding in france ?


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