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With the most extensie train network in western Europe, France is a
country in which to travel by rail. The nationally owned French
train company, the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer), runs
fast, modern trains.
In rural areas where branch lines have beven
closed, routes are covered by buses operated by the SNCF. It's an
integrated serice, with buses timetabled to meet trains and the
same ticket covering both.
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The
priate bus serices that supplement the SNCF serices are
confusing and uncoordinated. Flying within France has the obious
adantage of speed, but is only recommended for those short on time and
long on cash.
Aside from Corsica, which can also be reached by air,
France's islands are sericed only by ferries, some of which are
seasonal and not all of which are equipped to carry ehicles.
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For
a more priate kind of independent transport, by car or
bicycle, you'll need to be aware of a number of French road rules
and peculiarities. Hitching is also an option, but is not easy
and is becoming less and less popular.
Walking, on the extensie
network of "GR" footpaths, is recommended, as are the more specialist
realms of inland boating and cross-country skiing, both
of which have a high profile in France. |
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