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Magic of the Pyrenees FAQ's |
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Q. Is it good value for money? |
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Cheap at the price. The price falls in the lower to mid range for French tours for 21 day all inclusive. On this tour you get the wealth of workshops etc as well. |
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Q. Are there any "hidden" costs associated with the tour? |
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As stated in the advertising all meals and admissions etc are covered.
You will need to pay for: morning and afternoon teas for the day trips.
Lunch on pick-up and departure days.
Recommended personal spending money to bring:
Approximately Euro 150
This will cover morning and afternoon teas and other personal foodies like the yummy French chocolate!!
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Q. Are there ATMs where I can get Euros? |
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There is an international cash machine in Gavarnie Village . |
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Q. Is the tour suitable for children? |
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Yes, for 12 years and over, but you would need to take complete responsibility for the children at all times as there are no special events for children or childcare. You would also need to be aware that the focus is for adults, for some children this would be fine and for others not. There is certainly plenty of scope for family activities walking and exploring. |
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Q. Will I be able to contact my family whilst in the Pyrenees? |
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The Gavarnie village has pay phones and cell phone coverage and we will visit an email cafe at least once. We do suggest that you make arrangements so that you are free to enjoy the three weeks and not trying to contact home on a regular basis. Previous tour members have found trying to make regular contact with home an invasion and time consuming. |
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Q. Do I need to be able to speak French? |
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No, not necessary for the tour although it may come in handy during the day trips. Some group facilitators are able to act as interpreters. |
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Q. Do I need to have an international driver’s license? |
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Not for the tour, but will be required if you intend to do independent travelling. |
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Q. Do I need to be very fit? |
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It would be helpful to be fit enough to be able to walk for a couple of hours, with stops. |
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Getting there |
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Q: Can I join the tour from any country? |
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Yes, this is a land based tour so you only need to get yourself to the airport by the appointed time and we will pick up all travellers from all points of the globe.
TOULOUSE
The Toulouse information center has an excellent website and is also a very helpful office with staff who speak excellent English.
http://www.uk.toulouse-tourisme.com/accueil/index_en.php
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Q: How can I get from Paris to Toulouse?
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Easy Jet (www.easyjet.com) has regular flights to and from London , Paris and Madrid .
Prices between Euro 25 and Euro 50 + taxes (always changing) each way.
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Q: How far is the airport from the City?
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25 min by both bus and taxi.
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Q: How do I get to and from the Toulouse Airport - Toulouse City?
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a) Taxi is easy and cost about Euro 30.00 each way.
b) Navette. The airport bus leaves every 20 mins from the airport and the bus station in the city. It stops in 3 locations in Toulouse . (See map below)
Cost: Euro 4.00 each way or Euro 6.00 return.
You can buy your ticket at a booth at the airport by the exit or on board the bus.
First departure from Toulouse Station
Monday thru Sunday 5:00 AM
First departure from Airport
Monday thru Saturday: 7:35 AM
Sunday and holidays 9:15 AM
Last departure from Toulouse Station
Monday thru Friday: 8:20 PM
Saturday: 7:40 PM
Sunday and holidays: 8:20 PM
Last departure from Airport: 00:15 AM
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Accommodation in Toulouse |
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Toulouse is a very busy commercial centre and you need to book in advance for Monday to Thursday bookings. The weekend is easier and often cheaper.
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Some suggestions from other travellers (most of these are on the Toulouse website which has location maps for each hotel/hostel):
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ALBERT 1er
8 rue Rivals
(Central)
E47/100
Tel 0033 5 61 21 17 91
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Royal Wilson
6 rue Labeda
(central)
Tel 0033 561 12 41 53
E46/85
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Hotel Dórsay
8 Boulevard Bonrepas
railway station - ask for a room overlooking the garden)
E40/58
Tel 0033 5 61 62 71 61
This hotel is near the railway
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Hotel de France
5 rue d'Austerlitz
E45/65
(Centre)
Tél : 0033 5 61 21 88 24
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