Wednesday, November 3, 2010

France Travel for Seniors

There is no doubt that France is one of the most attractive travel destinations. It 'been in Paris all the beautiful streets of lush, green and glamorous beaches to the snowy Alps to Disneyland, and much, much more than in France. Also an ideal place for senior trips, in particular, using all kinds of great discounts and cost saving opportunities across the country. Here are our tips for senior travel in France.

Save to. Travel France has an extensive rail network in Europe, mostly by rail - you can get almost anywhere else in the country, anywhere. The SNCF (French national railway) 's Senior cards right people aged 60 and discounts of 25-50% on all routes, even if you book in advance for an entire year. The paper also gets a 30% discount on train travel in 22 European countries. Even better, save more if you book and pay for your Rail PassYou leave your country.

All major museums. A lot of the many museums and attractions in France, travelers a discount for seniors, in some cases up to 40%. Some pages to start reducing the age of 65, but if you're over 60, always remember, ask simple, and you bring your passport or ID card if they ask you to prove your age! The Louvre has a great special € 6 admission on Wednesdays and Fridays from 18.00 bis 21.45 Clock

Bring a phrase book. While mostAttractions, restaurants and hotels in Paris have staff who speak English, if you have difficulty continuing, some dare to enter France. But some basic phrases in French and at least you have some knowledge of English by the local person, you should be able to cope. I lived in France for a period of love and regional Australians. Before I say anything I would speak in French: "I'm sorry, are from Australia, I do not know. Learn French, "he said in French - who will love you for it.

Swap Houses. It may not be printing a lot, but seasoned travelers have been saving lots of money through the exchange of their house for the purpose for decades. HomeExchange.com. It has 29,000 homes around the world, including France. You never know, you could end up with a chateau in Bordeaux for a song!

Looking at the world. A French man favorite activities is to stand outside a coffee and discuss theIssues of the day over coffee. Try it yourself, and you are sure that France is great taste of the local scene, no matter where you go a. This is one of my favorite activities. Select a location frequented by locals and that will not cost an arm and a leg.

Fly around France during the tour on the cheap. Air France offers seniors a 10% discount on domestic flights across the country. The airline is also a 10% discount on some international flights to more than 62- Be sure to ask when booking.

Stay safe. Users of the popular Web site Trip Advisor recently voted as the city of Paris pickpocket fifth most common in the world to see so valuables in the city of light - unfortunately, I can not vouch for this first-hand

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