Lonely PlanetJul 13
How to get around in France
From cycling to catching trains, buses and river barges, here
app to check traffic and road conditions
15 things in this story
- TGVTrailhigh-speed train
- SNCFPlaceoperates frequent, reliable, affordable trains
- SNCF ConnectPlaceapp to consult train schedules and buy tickets
- Carte AvantagePlacediscount card for French rail travelers
- GetaroundPlaceonline car-rental platform
- Bison FutéPlaceapp to check traffic and road conditions
- BlaBlaCarPlacerideshare app
- Mobilize SharePlaceself-service electric car sharing app
- TruroPlacecar-sharing platform
- Canal du MidiSightUNESCO-listed canal for boating
- France Vélo TourismePlacedigital guide for exploring France by bike
- WheelizPlaceadaptive car rental service
- Elsewhere
- Les Bateaux BleusPlaceSt-Raphaël, Franceboat operator along the Mediterranean coast
- Île de GroixSightLorient, Francenaturally wild, picture-book Breton islet
- Île de PorquerollesSightHyères, Francelush 'Garden of Eden' paradise island