Navigating French Roads, Episode 503
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 β’ 1.1K Ratings
ποΈ 21 July 2024
β±οΈ 63 minutes
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Summary
Ever wondered what it's like navigating French roads? Join us in this episode as Matthew Gamache returns to share his extensive experience driving in France. From the differences between French and North American roads to renting cars, understanding speed limits, and the essentials of parking, Matthew covers it all. Whether you're planning a road trip through picturesque French villages or tackling the busy streets of Paris, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you drive confidently in France.
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Table of Contents for this Episode
- Today on the podcast
- Podcast supporters
- The Magazine segment
- Newsletter
- Narrow Roads in France
- Renting a car in France
- Packing light helps when you travel
- Size of the car to rent
- Do not rent electric if you don't drive electric at home
- Drive on the right hand side in France
- Speed Cameras in France
- Waze App
- Speed Limit
- Road signs in France
- Priority and Roundabouts
- Accommodations in France β in or outside of cities?
- Park and Ride if you can
- Driving on a freeway
- Legal Requirements when driving in France
- Yellow Visibility Vests and breathalyzers
- Don't drink and drive
- Join Us in France episode 16
- Parking Tips
- How to pay for Park and Ride in France
- Parking discs
- The rest stops are great in France
- Driver Behavior
- Pedestrians should look both ways before stepping onto the pavement
- In rural areas you don't need to go as fast as the speed limit
- Night time driving
- Thank You Patrons
- Thank you, Julie Weiss
- Yes, you can tip in France!
- Self-guided Tours of Paris
- Reviews
- Swimming in Seine
- French Politics
- Copyright
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The This is the |
| 0:19.2 | This is Join Us in France episode 503 Saint-Sontroix |
| 0:20.8 | Bonjour I'm Annie Sergeant and join us in France is the podcast, |
| 0:25.0 | where we take a conversational journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:30.0 | Today I bring you a conversation with Matthew G Gammash about exploring France by car and the lessons he's learned along the way. |
| 0:37.0 | You hear about renting a car in France, speed regulations, road signs and roundabouts, freeways and tolls, rest stops and amenities, and |
| 0:46.9 | last but not least, driver behavior. You can do this with a little help from your favorite friends podcast. |
| 0:54.8 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who want my tours and services, |
| 0:58.9 | including my itinerary consult service, my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the Voicemap app or take a day trip with me |
| 1:06.7 | around the southwest of France in my electric car. You can browse all of that at my boutique. |
| 1:11.9 | Join us in France.com slash boutique. |
| 1:15.2 | Patreon supporters get new episodes as soon as they are ready and ads free. |
| 1:20.3 | If that sounds good to you, be like them them follow the link in the show notes for the magazine part of the podcast after my chat with Matthew today I'll discuss swimming in the Sen River and Olympics goings on as well as a tiny bit of political update. |
| 1:36.8 | Did you notice that I finally sent out a newsletter? |
| 1:39.6 | I think I found a format that suits me finally. Now I will not be emailing you every five minutes, but I may |
| 1:46.3 | send one a month or perhaps two a month, but I like it when you write back and especially |
| 1:51.4 | share tips with me like the Denise did. I mentioned an |
| 1:54.4 | upcoming trip to Lila and she gave me some great tips. I love it. Thank you, Denise. |
| 1:59.2 | I even got a response from Oliver G because he likes basketball too. |
| 2:05.0 | If you would like to get the newsletter go to join us in France.com newsletter to sign up. B'er. B'er, Matthew, Matthew, Matthew, Matthew Gammach, and welcome to join us in France. |
| 2:24.0 | Bonsie, thanks for having me on. |
| 2:26.0 | Yes, welcome back. |
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