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Post by algwil on Feb 10, 2016 22:08:34 GMT
Just wondering what everyone's plans are for travelling between Bordeaux, Lens and Toulouse? Flying into Bordeaux on the 10th, so driving isn't an option, although I could rent a car I suppose - I think I'll be going on the trains but I think I'm right in saying the train tickets are not released until 3 months before travel?
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Post by ontheroadagain on Feb 10, 2016 22:19:03 GMT
Travelling by car and seeing France. A little bit of travelling each day, a bit of sightseeing, then an evening meal followed by watching the last match of each day.
Somelaces are already planned others need further planning to fit in with the daily plan.
Only one day with a long drive planned.
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 10, 2016 22:21:35 GMT
Just wondering what everyone's plans are for travelling between Bordeaux, Lens and Toulouse? Flying into Bordeaux on the 10th, so driving isn't an option, although I could rent a car I suppose - I think I'll be going on the trains but I think I'm right in saying the train tickets are not released until 3 months before travel? You can fly from Bordeaux to Lille |
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Post by daearegwr on Feb 10, 2016 22:54:38 GMT
Just wondering what everyone's plans are for travelling between Bordeaux, Lens and Toulouse? Flying into Bordeaux on the 10th, so driving isn't an option, although I could rent a car I suppose - I think I'll be going on the trains but I think I'm right in saying the train tickets are not released until 3 months before travel? You can fly from Bordeaux to Lille That's what I'm doing. Flying on the Tuesday, cost £50. Then get another flight booked from Lille to Toulouse on the Friday for another £50. Both with Air France. These were booked on 14 December so suspect prices have gone up a bit since then. |
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Post by Gary Williams on Feb 10, 2016 23:01:00 GMT
eurostar to lyon on 6h june
You are right about the full schedule of french trains going on sale in March but there are TGV footie specials on days before and after games
I have booked Lyon to Paris on Friday for opening game fan park
I have booked return Paris to Bordeaux down Saturday back Sunday
return paris to lens day before and return after game
and single down to Toulouse on day of game
and then one way to London via paris day after game
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Post by manulike on Feb 11, 2016 1:55:26 GMT
These are Today's Ryan Air prices
(if you fancy a short stay in Belgium):
Bordeaux to Brussels (Charleroi) 22.50 Euro = ONLY £17.50
Mon 13 Jun 2016 • 14:35 - 16:10 • FR 1389
I am staying the night at the gorgeous youth hostel in the stunning Ghent then off to Lille 2 days later.
Back to South France this way:
Brussels (Charleroi) to Carcassonne 65 Euro = £49
Sat 18 Jun 2016 • 11:25 - 13:05 • FR 8023
Carcassonne is another stunning town with a gorgeous youth hostel.
Both these hostels still have double rooms for under 50 euro a night...
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Post by bluetone on Feb 11, 2016 5:38:22 GMT
We are staying in between Bordeaux & Toulouse so for the England game we are flying from Bordeaux to Paris and I've booked an 8 seater with driver private hire to get us to Lens & back so we fly back the same night.
it was about £60 return but we booked days after the draw.
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Post by winnie on Feb 11, 2016 7:14:36 GMT
We are staying in between Bordeaux & Toulouse so for the England game we are flying from Bordeaux to Paris and I've booked an 8 seater with driver private hire to get us to Lens & back so we fly back the same night. it was about £60 return but we booked days after the draw. Hi mate could I ask you where you booked your 8 seater please? Looking to book a mini bus something like an 8 seater but it will be from Bray Dunes up North right next to Dunkerque. Looking to get down for the England game |
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Post by srdcymru on Feb 11, 2016 10:20:33 GMT
Were flying to Bordeaux (Via Madrid (dont ask lol) then its train to Vallenciens on the Tuesday. Train down to Toulouse on the Saturday and then Flying Home from Perpignan.
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Post by Cantongog on Feb 11, 2016 11:15:08 GMT
We are staying between Bordeaux and Toulouse with a couple of nights booked in Lens for the England game.
Going in my mates camper - so travelling via ferry and booked campsites in both Bordeaux and Toulouse so far.
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Post by ba1985 on Feb 11, 2016 14:42:08 GMT
We are staying in Lyon for 2 weeks booked flights to Bordeaux and Toulouse, struggling with a plan for Lens though its a right pain getting up there.
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 11, 2016 14:46:27 GMT
We are staying in Lyon for 2 weeks booked flights to Bordeaux and Toulouse, struggling with a plan for Lens though its a right pain getting up there. Did you listen to the BBC before booking there? In the middle but miles from everywhere! If you flew to Paris you could get a train to Lens? Or a train all the way? |
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Post by srdcymru on Feb 11, 2016 15:05:55 GMT
We are staying in Lyon for 2 weeks booked flights to Bordeaux and Toulouse, struggling with a plan for Lens though its a right pain getting up there. Weve booked into Vallencienes. About 30 mins by train from Lens. We had an IBIS fairly cheap there. |
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Post by majid on Feb 11, 2016 15:16:50 GMT
We are staying between Bordeaux and Toulouse with a couple of nights booked in Lens for the England game. Going in my mates camper - so travelling via ferry and booked campsites in both Bordeaux and Toulouse so far. We've got ferry booked and a hostel booked for three nights in Bordeaux, but planning on camping after that until the Russia game. Where's the campsite you've found for Bordeaux? |
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Post by cymru on Feb 11, 2016 21:29:45 GMT
We are staying in between Bordeaux & Toulouse so for the England game we are flying from Bordeaux to Paris and I've booked an 8 seater with driver private hire to get us to Lens & back so we fly back the same night. it was about £60 return but we booked days after the draw. How did you book the 8 seater? Im in Paris also pre/post the England match and want to avoid trains if possible. |
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Post by ccfcwelshlad_ on Feb 12, 2016 0:38:17 GMT
Gatwick to Bordeaux 6.30am on Saturday morning, back to Luton on Sunday.
6.50am Eurostar to Lille from St Pancras on the Thursday, back on the Friday afternoon.
8.30am flight out to Toulouse from Gatwick on the Monday back on the Tuesday.
Back out for the hopeful round of 16 game but again a one night trip.
Have to watch the quarter, semis and final from the Dominican Republic as we fly there on the 2nd July for a fortnight, such is the need to travel in and out so often, due to work.
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Post by bluetone on Feb 12, 2016 5:09:14 GMT
FAO cymru & Winnie,
I booked an 8 seater with driver to pick us up from Orly Airport at 10.30 on match day as we are flying in from Bordeaux.
Take us to Lens, drop us off and then collect us straight after the game to get us back to Orly by 9pm latest to get our flight back.
i would have preferred the trains but couldn't get back to the airport in time.
I went to 3 companies which I googled and ended up using Rent a Bus Europe .com.
The were the cheapest by far and didn't want silly deposits as we were British Football fans haha.
Still pricey at €700.
So it's paid for so all I need now is some England tickets....
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Post by jamaro on Feb 12, 2016 13:19:45 GMT
RE: Travelling from Valenciennes/Lille/Lens to Toulouse.
Anyone got any ideas of somewhere to stop for a night or 2 in between? Or is it worth just going straight to Toulouse? We'd be travelling by train.
I noticed it's Belgium v ROI in Bordeaux on the Saturday
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Post by Jamie-Bins on Feb 12, 2016 17:57:29 GMT
few of us flying into Bordeaux on the 10th via Brussels
flying Bordeaux to Lille on the Tuesday
flying Lille to Toulouse on the Saturday
then hire car from Toulouse to Bergerac on Tuesday 21st, Bergerac to Liverpool.
Will be doing any knockout games on day trips!
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Post by cymru on Feb 12, 2016 19:43:24 GMT
FAO cymru & Winnie, I booked an 8 seater with driver to pick us up from Orly Airport at 10.30 on match day as we are flying in from Bordeaux. Take us to Lens, drop us off and then collect us straight after the game to get us back to Orly by 9pm latest to get our flight back. i would have preferred the trains but couldn't get back to the airport in time. I went to 3 companies which I googled and ended up using Rent a Bus Europe .com. The were the cheapest by far and didn't want silly deposits as we were British Football fans haha. Still pricey at €700. So it's paid for so all I need now is some England tickets.... Thanks for the info!  |
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