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Fête de la bière près de Freiburg en Allemagne English translation pending
by TraficaménaG · 2006-09-24 · 1 reply
bonjour tous le monde

quelqu'un aurait des infos sur la fete de la biere en allemagne près de freiburg? avec des stationnement pour camping car?

merci beaucoup
Compagnie aérienne économique pour vol Paris-Istanbul? English translation pending
by Cloo · 2006-09-18 · 13 replies
Ben voilà... tout est dans le titre ! Connaissez-vous une compagnie pas chère qui fasse la liaison Paris-Istanbul ? Merci 🙂
Billet d'avion pas cher Alsace - Marrakech? English translation pending
by Pocahontas1 · 2006-06-22 · 5 replies
salut à tous..

je pars en petit groupe (4-5 pers) à Marrakech en octobre

le meilleur prix que j'ai trouvé pour l'instant pour le billet d'avion c'est via Royal Air Maroc : 352 EUR l'aller -retour Strasbourg-Marrakech

(au départ de Mulhouse c'est + cher d'au moins 100 EUR!)

J'ai trouvé le meme prix via www.vol-marrakech.com

est ce qqn a un autre plan pour des vols pas chers au départ de l'Alsace ? (sachant que www.atlas-blue.com ne part pas de Mulhouse ou Strasbourg!)

merci à tous.. Odette
Trek du Toubkal au Maroc en octobre English translation pending
by Pocahontas1 · 2006-05-22 · 17 replies
salut à tous..

fraichement rentrée du Chili (il ya une semaine😛), je suis d'attaque pour repartir..

cette fois ci le Maroc avec une ascension. On est déjà 4 copains à vouloir partir vers mi-octobre, simplement pour 8 jours pour faire un trek.

J'ai fait des recherches pour des vols secs au départ de Mulhouse ou Strasbourg sur Marrakesh, faut compter dans les 350 EUR. Ensuite trouver une agence locale pour guide et muletier sur la semaine..

En regardant avec des agences en France type La Balaguère, Club Aventure ou Nomade aventure, j'ai une semaine avec ascension du Toubkal pour 550 EUR mais au départ de Paris.

Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà utilisé ces agences ? Quelqu'un a bon plan pour un vol sec par cher et ensuite une agence locale par cher qui puisse nous prendre en charge à l'aéroport à notre arrivée ?

Je me dis que c'est peut etre plus simple de passer directement par une agence en France, plutot que de prendre un vol sec et d'organiser nous meme.. au final çà nous reviendrait plus cher!

merci à tous pour vos idées et conseils!
Climat au Sri Lanka en septembre? English translation pending
by Boule · 2006-04-20 · 7 replies
Nous aimerions partir en septembre sur la cote, coté colombo, quelqu'un pourrait me dire le temps qu'il fait à cette période, mousson pas mousson. Grosses pluies, plage pas plage !!! Merci pour vos infos. caroline
Lyon: heures de départ de Star Airlines pour la Romana? English translation pending
by Baguera · 2006-03-06 · 6 replies
Bonjour à tous, quelqu'un connait-il déjà les heures de départ de Lyon pour La Romana avec star airlines fin mars les vendredis ? merci d'avance
Hôtel Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace à Bayahibe English translation pending
by Soniarall · 2005-12-27 · 21 replies
rentrant de l'agence de voyages, je suis pratiquement sur le point de réserver dans cet hotel qu'ils m'ont conseillés. quelqu'un a-t-il déjà séjourné à cet endroit? est-ce un hotel calme, pour le repos (ce que nous recherchons), propre et bonne table?le tarif du séjour nous a paru correct (vol direct de mulhouse, surtout!!!) à 1784€ toutes taxes comprises par personne pour 15 jours. merci si vous pouviez me répondre rapidement. bonne année à tous. sonia😉
Qui revient de La Romana au départ de Province? English translation pending
by Lecas · 2005-12-25 · 1 reply
Bonjour,

nous sommes nombreux à attendre les premiers témoignages des passagers ayant pris l'avion de Province, direction La Romana. Impression de voyage, personnel, services à bord.

Merci et joyeux noël à tous.
Parcours pour trois semaines dans le nord Chili? English translation pending
by Pocahontas1 · 2005-10-06 · 19 replies
Bonjour à tous..

je prépare avec mon copain notre premier voyage routard. Nous avons choisi le Chili et je pense que nous n'allons pas regretter. Nous partons fin avril 2006 à mi mai 2006.

Nous avons pris un vol allez retour Mulhouse / Santiago et nous avons choisis de nous concentrer sur le nord du pays.

Nous avons déjà prévu de faire 2 jours à Santiago à l'arrivée, 1 journée à Valparaiso puis de monter dans le nord direction San Padro de Atacama.

La bas nous avons prévu une rando à cheval de 2 jours dans le désert + Salar, à priori 3 jours d'excursion avec Colque en Bolivie - Salar Uyuni + Laguna Verde-, geysers Tatio et Lagunas Miniques..

Maintenant, nous savons qu'il ya la magnifique réserve du Nevada Tres Cruces à Copiapo / La Serena / Réserve des Pingouins de Humbolt - sur le trajet qui nous menerait à SPA.

Y a-t-il d'autres choses? (bien sur je pense)

Après SPA, ya -t-il des connexions pour Arica pour aller au parc de Lauca, il parait que c'est incontournables.

Mais le hic pour nous c'est que nous ne prendrons que le bus (budget short) et le retour entre Arica et Santiago dure 27 heures!!

Quelqu'un a déjà utilisé cette connexion? des idées de prix??

merci pour votre aide.. j'attends vos réponses

A bientot..
Air Atlanta English translation pending
by Scarlett · 2005-01-08 · 5 replies
Est-ce que quelqu'un a pris le vol Marseille - La Romana avec Air Atlanta ?

Des infos svp. Merci
Les autoroutes francais English translation pending
by Mancza · 2004-06-23 · 17 replies
Bonjour!

Nous sommes polonais qui veulent connaitre France.Moi, je m`apelle Adam(20ans, etudiant a l`Academie de Musique) et mon copain c`est Krzysztof(Chris, 30ans, professeur).

Nous avons quelques questiones, et nous serons tres heureux et reconnaissant si vous repondrez.

Mon premier question: est-ce que l`autoroute entre Strasbourg et Mulhouse est salariee? Si oui, ce combien?Nous n`avons pas de budget tres grand, alors nous ne comptons pas aller de l`autoroute salariee.

Mon second question:ou nous pouvons chercher du travaille au moi de juillet, dans les villes suivantes(et autres villes entres eux):Colmar, Mulhouse, Besancon, Poligny, Lyon, Le Puy-en-Velay, Millau et Castres.Nous voulons travailler en aident a la maison et au champs et nous ne voulons pas du argent, seulement un logement et quelque chose a manger.S`il y a une personne qui a besoin de notre aide nous la prions de contacter avec nous.

3eme question:qu`est-ce que on ne peut pas se manquer en etant aux villes que je cite.Ou aller, qu`est-ce que voir?

Et la dernier-ou je commis un faute gramatique ou bien vocabulaire en ecrirant ce messages.Je sais que mon francais n`est pas le meilleur(depius mon bac de la langue francais il y a 2 annee), mais je veut savoir qu`est-ce que je fais mal

Avec notres salutations les plus sinceres, merci d'avance a tous pour vos conseils.

Adam et Krzysiek
Qui connait le Tunisian village? English translation pending
by Mpatou67 · 2004-06-16 · 2 replies
bonjour merci de me renseigne sur cet hotel car je compte m y rendre fin juin

merci d avance
Texas, Louisiana, and a Touch of Florida
by Marati · 2024-12-24 · 66 replies
After five trips to the American West, we had planned to switch countries and continents to visit Turkey. However, by the time we made up our minds, flight ticket prices had nearly doubled, reaching 400 € for a round-trip ticket. A bit disappointed, I started looking at transatlantic flight prices and stumbled upon discounted tickets from Basel-Mulhouse to Dallas—at the same price as our tickets to Turkey!

No hesitation needed; we bought the five tickets for a total of 1,860 € excluding baggage!

From Fort Worth Airport, we had two options: - Head west on a loop through Texas, New Mexico, and southern Colorado - Head east to change the scenery and explore East Texas, Louisiana, with a possible detour into Florida.

The latter option won unanimously, so here we are, off to discover new states, mainly Louisiana and Texas.

One of the main post-COVID challenges is finding a reasonably priced car rental. After an initial booking around 1,300 €, we kept an eye on prices a few weeks before departure and managed to snag a better deal at around 900 € for a comfortable sedan.

Yes, this summer will also be a first: no 4x4, no camping, and plenty of restaurants!

As always, I’ve planned a packed itinerary, ready to adjust on the go. A few weeks before departure, we learned we’d be at full capacity—our eldest son, Maxime, got his first-year med school results. By finishing as a top admit, he avoided the mandatory July-August internship that would’ve kept him from joining us. Instead, he wrapped up his internship at the last minute the night before our big departure.

We’ll get to savor these special moments together.

The itinerary: Day 1 - 07/15: Fort Worth Day 2: Dallas Day 3: Jefferson - Caddo Lake Day 4: Black Bayou Lake - Natchez - Stanton Hall and Rosalie Mansion Day 5: St. Francisville - Rosedown Plantation - Cat Island Wildlife Refuge Day 6: Mobile - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Day 7 - 8: Pensacola Beach Day 9: Bellingrath Gardens - New Orleans Day 10 - 11: New Orleans Day 12: Plantation Route Day 13: Jungle Gardens - Tabasco Factory - Vermilionville - Lake Martin Day 14: Baton Rouge - USS Kidd Day 15: Houma - Cajun Man's Swamp Tour Day 16: Galveston, Texas Day 17: Space Center Houston - Painted Churches Day 18: San Antonio Day 19: Texas Hill Country Day 20: Texas Hill Country and evening in San Antonio Day 21: Austin and Waco

Day 0 - 07/14: The departure timing isn’t exactly relaxing. On Thursday late afternoon, we hit the road to Alsace, aiming to drop off our two cockers with family before reaching the airport at 2 AM for a 3-hour power nap. Not exactly fresh, we arrive at the terminal looking for a British Airways counter. None in sight, so we try our luck at a United Airlines counter—who knows, maybe it’ll work out. And bingo! The agent checks us in. We didn’t quite understand why, but maybe there’s some agreement between airlines. For the first time, we’re traveling without checked baggage, so no extra fees. Not a huge feat, given the scorching temperatures awaiting us!

The connecting flight to London goes smoothly.

During the layover, liquid checks get stricter—now requiring small bottles to be in a pre-approved clear bag, with only one bag allowed per passenger. Normally, no big deal, but between deodorant, sunscreen, after-sun lotion, hand sanitizer, contact lens solution, etc., we spend 20 minutes optimizing the arrangement! When we finally succeed, one of the security staff bursts out laughing and congratulates us!

With our stomachs growling, we grab an American breakfast before browsing the airport shops.

We then discover our plane for the long-haul flight and are thrilled to see it’s an A380—a first for Laetitia, though the rest of the family experienced it during our winter getaway. Still just as impressive!

With a hint of uncertainty, we take off for the States—my third trip in barely 12 months. This time, no endless badlands, canyons, slot canyons, hoodoos, or brain rocks, but a journey through five states (Texas, Louisiana, a quick stop in Mississippi, Alabama, and the northwest tip of Florida), where we hope to soak up a unique vibe... with a packed schedule of diverse visits.

Arrival at Fort Worth Airport and customs go smoothly. Since we have no checked baggage, we’re first in line at the Dollar counter. In just 3 minutes, the formalities are done. We decline the Toll Pass, which I don’t think we’ll need based on my "calculations," and head to the Dollar parking lot, where an employee tells us we can pick any car we want!

There are about thirty cars waiting. Too many choices!

After last year’s mishap in Oakland, where our 4x4’s trunk was broken into, we’re looking for a sedan to hide our luggage this time. Unfortunately, there are none—only SUVs. We finally settle on a comfortable 7-seater Ford SUV with a massive trunk when set up for five.

On the road from Fort Worth to Dallas, we accidentally take a toll highway without realizing until it’s too late to exit. Let’s hope Dollar doesn’t charge us a week’s worth of their pricey Toll Pass for a $2 toll. We’ll see... In the meantime, Maxime sets up Google Maps to avoid toll roads.

Since it’s not too late, we stop by the nearest Walmart for groceries before checking into our hotel room for three nights in East Dallas suburb.
14-Day Trip Report to Milos and Kimolos in September-October 2021
by Jacou0109 · 2024-11-20 · 1 reply
14-Day Trip Report to Milos and Kimolos in September-October 2021



The village of Plaka in Milos

It was with great pleasure that we finally reconnected with our old habits as inveterate travelers! Greece, and more specifically the Greek islands, was the natural choice for us. After having already visited many Greek islands during around 18 trips, we decided to revisit islands we had seen over 40 years ago, like Milos, where our memories were extremely hazy. Our route was well-planned and familiar: a low-cost flight from Basel-Mulhouse to Athens, then a traditional ferry from Piraeus to Milos. Taking a speedboat, which is faster, would have forced us to spend a night in Piraeus. Plus, we felt that the traditional ferry was part of the journey, and with good weather, spending eight hours on deck wasn’t unpleasant at all. Watching the docking maneuvers with the comings and goings of trucks and cars, observing the passengers, reading a book, or admiring the scenery—all of that is part of the travel experience. Milos Island: Accommodation in Adamas We arrived quite late, around 11 PM, in Adamas, the port of Milos. No worries—the friendly couple managing the apartment was waiting for us, and it was just a 10-minute walk from the port. The first two days were spent unwinding, with swimming at the nearby beach, strolling through Adamas, and relaxing.

Discovering Plaka On the third day, we took the path along the small beach west of town toward a French military cemetery! A historical reminder of our presence here during the Crimean War, among others. The path climbs toward a beacon perched on top of a hill before disappearing into the scrubland. We returned to Adamas for lunch on our terrace.



In the afternoon, we visited the hilltop village of Plaka by bus from Adamas. Plaka is the original old town, dominated by a church and, even higher up, the ruins of the Kastro. The view is magnificent. We stopped at a pastry shop in the village to enjoy excellent orange cakes and baklavas. Back in Adamas, we checked out car rental agencies to be more mobile, though the bus network seemed quite extensive. It costs around 40 € per day, plus 8 € if you want to significantly reduce the deductible. Port of Klima.

Yesterday’s weather was quite mixed with lots of clouds, but today the sun is shining again. We drove to the small port of Klima, famous for its boat garages called "sirmatas." It’s true that in the morning sun, these boat garages carved into the volcanic tuff are beautifully lit, turning the village into a colorful mosaic. Above the village, a path climbs directly to the magnificent Roman theater overlooking the surroundings and the sea. Following the well-marked path, we reached the road leading 200 meters down to the catacombs. It’s an impressive complex of 3rd and 4th-century catacombs, though only a small part is open to visitors—it’s still very moving. In the mid-afternoon, we got back in the car to visit the tiny ports of Firopotamos and Mandraki, which also have their colorful sirmatas. We took the opportunity to swim at the small beach in Mandraki, where the water was warm and calm. Mandraki Port. We had a decent dinner at a seaside restaurant in Adamas, though you have to be selective—we had a bad experience at Kynigos on the second night! Moving to Polonia in Eastern Milos, Sarakiniko Site



The Sarakiniko site We left Adamas for a second stay on Milos, this time in Polonia. The rental Panda was packed with the four of us and our luggage! Our apartment was in a beautiful house surrounded by a grove, so our lovely terrace was well-shaded. Luckily, there was a small beach nearby, and we went for a swim right away. Apart from us, there were only three other swimmers—definitely the end of the season!



"Fairy chimney"! In the afternoon, we visited the famous Sarakiniko site, Milos’ emblematic spot. Judging by the number of cars in the parking lot, we wouldn’t be alone. As we approached, we heard an indefinable rock/punk/metal music: some young people had brought a sound system and a foghorn and were having fun diving off a fairly high cliff to impress the crowd. It definitely spoiled the visit. Most spots were taken by couples busy taking selfies, so getting photos of the site without tourists was impossible. Still, the site is magnificent, with its white cliffs looking like they’re covered in whipped cream! The sun was still very bright, reflecting strongly off the cliffs, making photography difficult due to the excessive brightness. We had a fish dinner in Polonia at the Enalion restaurant: while the octopus and squid were good, the fish soup tasted more like vegetable soup with a few fish crumbs—too bad.



Sunset in Polonia

Ports of Papafranga and Mytikos We continued our exploration of Milos with the Papafranga gorge, a narrow and deep gorge that opens to the sea, where the water is a stunning color. Access via an unstable and dangerous path is prohibited, but that didn’t stop a couple of tourists in flip-flops from venturing in!!! We then swam in the tiny, calm, and sheltered cove of the small port of Mytikos. We returned to Polonia for lunch at Alkis: excellent moussaka. In the late afternoon, Pat and I went out to take some photos just before sunset near the Agios Nikolaos chapel, the beacon, and the new Petakoudia neighborhood next to Polonia to the north.



Paleochori Beach

Toward the Multicolored Beach of Paleochori Another sunny day: we still had to discover Paleochori Beach in the south of the island. It was 10:30 AM, and the beach was almost deserted! The water was pleasant, though a bit chilly when we first entered. The beach is bordered by a cliff that, in some places, displays a beautiful multicolored palette. We returned to Polonia in the late afternoon, and Pat and I headed toward Vouddhia Beach south of Polonia—bad choice. The beach is surrounded by a huge mining site served by a dusty road where lines of trucks loaded with ore cross paths. It’s the other side of the coin, and Greece still has progress to make in this area. Dinner at Alki’s was just as good as always. Return to the Sarakiniko Site Early this morning, Pat and I went back to the Sarakiniko site, hoping to take photos in better conditions. While there were fewer people, the parking lot was still full because sunrise is a must in Milos. Still, the conditions were good, and the sunrise spectators left quickly once the sun had risen above the horizon. During the day, an increasingly strong wind cooled the atmosphere, making swimming less enjoyable. Departure for Kimolos Island We changed islands and left Milos for Kimolos, a nearby island—just a 30-minute trip from Polonia’s port. Our apartment was at the entrance of the hilltop village. It’s a village with typical Cycladic architecture, featuring the remains of an old kastro, a few old churches, and windmill towers perched on the hill. We dined in a tiny tavern where the small outdoor tables were squeezed against the walls to let passersby through! As soon as the sun disappeared, it got cold, especially because of the wind. Ports of Kara and Goupa This morning, we explored the small hamlets of Kara and Goupa by Rema Beach, east of the main port. There, we found the sirmatas again—those boat garages partly carved into the volcanic tuff. The path winds between several sirmatas before climbing back up to the Praça road to return to the apartment.



Ports of Kara and Goupa

In the afternoon, we strolled through town, and Pat and I climbed the hill overlooking the village to get a closer look at the few more or less ruined windmills dotting the ridge. Only one mill still had its complete mechanism in place under the roof; the others were empty. The view over the village, port, and sea was beautiful. That evening, we tried another restaurant in the village center, Kali Kardia Bohoris, which was well-frequented by locals, and we didn’t regret it: delicious food, efficient and friendly service, and reasonable prices.



The Kastro Mill

Toward Aliki Beach We walked to Aliki Beach, west of the main village. It’s a large sandy beach shaded by tamarisk trees, but the strong wind prevented us from enjoying it. In the afternoon, I set off on a hike toward the fairy chimney at Skiadi (1.5 hours one way). The paths were very well-marked with signs indicating the trail number and the time to reach the destination. The countryside was beautiful but very dry at this time of year, and as always in Greece, many white chapels dotted the landscape. The numerous dry stone walls testify to the immense labor done by the island’s inhabitants over the centuries! For our last day in Kimolos, we decided to visit the beautiful Praça Beach, one of the most beautiful according to the guides! To get there, we took a path through the interior before joining the paved road near a large dump overflowing with various waste. It’s the flip side of the scenery, and Greece still has progress to make in this area. In the end, Praça Beach left us underwhelmed. The environment, marred by mining operations, detracts from the charm of the beautiful sandy beach. End of the Trip, Return to Piraeus and France And that’s it—we took the Zanteferries ferry back to Piraeus, arriving after a calm and sunny 10-hour journey. We had dinner at Souvlaki Street on the port and spent a good night at the Faros I Hotel in Piraeus—a great spot, close to the port, very clean, and reasonably priced. We flew from Athens to Basel-Mulhouse EuroAirport without any issues. N.B. Budget: around 1850 € all included for 14 days per couple The photo album is available by clicking this link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wRpxRipg4erpzGj99
Eastern Crete in September 2024
by Jacou0109 · 2024-11-15 · 3 replies
Travel journal in Eastern Crete from September 8th to 29th, 2024

Our 21-day itinerary

Sunday, 08/09: Once again—and this is the eighth time—we’re setting off, the four of us: Patrick, Michelle, Jacques, and Monique, for the Greek islands. This time, we’ve chosen Crete. No need to wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. to reach Basel-Mulhouse Airport at dawn to catch the first flight to Greece at 6 a.m.! Given the prohibitive prices charged by EasyJet, we found flights that were half the price from Zurich Airport, which is accessible in 3 hours by train from Colmar. Pierre-Paul drives all four of us to Colmar train station, where we take the train to Basel and then, 20 minutes later, the direct train to Zurich Airport. After wandering around the airport, we go for a coffee at 6 € each! We’re in Switzerland, after all. The other dining areas all have vending machines for selecting and paying for meals—soon, there won’t be anyone left to serve you! After a short wait, we take off at 7:45 p.m. (20 minutes late) in an Aegean Airbus A321. Free in-flight meal service isn’t bad either! We land in Heraklion around 11:15 p.m. We pick up our rental car (a red Seat Ibiza) at the airport and head straight to our apartment, located 2 km from the city center. Thanks to the GPS, we find it quickly. It’s a beautiful, fully renovated apartment with all the comforts and well-equipped. On the table, there’s wine, bottles of water, jam, coffee, etc. Given the late hour, we won’t stay up long.

Monday, 09/09: To enhance our breakfast, Michelle and Monique set off to find a bakery nearby. They return with croissants and donuts—yum... Then we head to the west coast. The highway follows the coastline, but we prefer taking the old road to Malia, our first stop. We visit the major archaeological site of this Minoan city under the hot sun. The site covers a vast area, but the ruins aren’t very evocative except for a few beautiful amphorae scattered around. The explanations in a small house at the entrance are interesting and help us better understand the organization of the ancient city with its different districts. From there, we head toward the nearby mountains to see the thousand-year-old plane tree in the village of Krasi. We take the opportunity to enjoy an excellent lunch of moussaka and delicious gemista at the Krassopsychia taverna in the village center. Pleasant surprise: the prices are still reasonable, with a bill of 70 € for four, including wine and water. The friendly tradition of complimentary dessert and glasses of raki continues—great! We’ve set the bar high right away! Let’s hope the rest lives up to it! On the way back toward the Lassithi Plateau, we stop at the Kardiotisa Monastery perched high on the mountain to enjoy a magnificent view of the entire region. Just a little further, we arrive at the Lassithi Plateau: the presence of small windmills used to pump water from the ground is the typical feature of this plateau. We complete a full loop around the plateau, passing by numerous orchards and vegetable gardens that occupy the entire space. At the end of the plateau, we once again cross mountain passes via winding roads that bring us near Agios Nikolaos. Our apartment is located about ten kilometers further south in Amoudhara. The owner, who was notified, waits for us and shows us her superb apartment, whose large terrace overlooks the entire Mirabello Bay. She then gives us valuable information about the different beaches in the area. Dinner will be frugal, given our hearty lunch in Krasi!

Sunset over Mirabello Bay

Tuesday, 10/09: A bit of a gray sky when we wake up around 8 a.m., but the sun will soon triumph over the scattered clouds. For our first swim, we opt for Voulisma Beach, even though our host warned us it was a bit “crowdy.” That’s understandable given the beautiful emerald color of the sea and the lovely curve of the beach. To avoid the big crowds, we move toward the eastern part of the beach, accessible via a steep staircase. The water is very warm, and this first dip is very pleasant. Before returning to the apartment, we stop at the bakery to buy spinach pies, essential ingredients to accompany our Greek salad for lunch. Of course, everything will be washed down with ouzo, which will remain our favorite drink for the next three weeks—but in moderation!!! A nap is in order after all that effort. In the late afternoon, we drive to Agios Nikolaos, the main seaside resort in Crete. We’re not too enthusiastic about visiting this mass-tourism resort, but the center of Agios, concentrated around the small inner harbor, is pleasant to see despite the plethora of shops and restaurants. We dine a little outside the harbor in the shaded courtyard of the Avli taverna: the oven-baked lamb, squid with spinach, and cuttlefish ink orzo pasta are all highly appreciated. We still stay under a 75 € bill for four.

Mirabello Bay seen from our terrace

Wednesday, 11/09: At 8 a.m., the terrace is already bathed in sunlight, and it’s already quite hot. The small parasol barely gives us enough shade, but we’re not complaining! For our second swim, we head to a tiny beach recommended by our host, just 3 minutes by car from our place. The path leading to it is very discreet, and we don’t find it right away! It’s a small sandy cove with a few welcome tamarisk trees for shade. When we arrive, there are two swimmers, and there won’t be more than five or six in the morning. After lunch and a nap, we head to the beautiful village of Kritsa, just a few kilometers away. It’s too late to visit the beautiful church of Kera Panagia, which is already closed. We settle for the exterior, which is worth a look. The weather is clouding over, and big clouds are gathering. Upon arriving in Kritsa, a heavy shower forces us to take shelter in the Platanos taverna in the village center, and since it’s nearly 7 p.m., we decide to stay and dine there. Good choice—excellent meze: croquettes and stuffed zucchini flowers, gigantes beans, grilled tomatoes and feta, and pancetta as the main dish. The rain stops just as we decide to head back.

Village of Kritsa

Thursday, 12/09: Our terrace faces east, so we get to watch the sunrise around 7 a.m.—it’s truly a beautiful sight we never tire of. Around 9 a.m., we head to the village of Plaka, where boats depart for the island of Spinalonga, located north of Agios Nikolaos. We board the first boat, which sets sail at 10 a.m., and we’re not alone—the boat is practically full. After 10 minutes, we land on the island at the same time as several other boats from Elounda or Agios. Needless to say, there are already quite a few people walking through the streets of the leper village. The visit remains interesting and moving as we read the explanatory panels recounting the island’s history under Byzantine and then Turkish rule, followed by its transformation into a leper colony. As soon as we climb toward the top of the island via more or less maintained paths, there’s almost no one left. The 360° view from up there is stunning.



Spinalonga Island

The heat is now unbearable, and we can’t wait to get back home to have lunch on our terrace and rest. In the late afternoon, we go grocery shopping at the AB supermarket at the entrance of Agios. We had spotted another nice restaurant in our guide, but unfortunately, there’s a different one at the indicated location that doesn’t inspire us. So, we return to the Avli taverna for another dinner just as good as the first.

Friday, 13/09: We repeat yesterday’s successful program: a swim in our little cove, lunch on the terrace, a nap, and then, in the late afternoon, we discover another nearby village, Kroustas, nestled in the olive groves near Kritsa. Much less touristy than Kritsa, it’s mostly inhabited by locals, especially the elderly who are enjoying the cool air on their chairs—if you can call it cool given the still-high temperatures in the late afternoon! We then return to visit Kritsa, which we hadn’t been able to explore due to the rain. Dinner at a taverna in the village center at a very reasonable price.

Saturday, 14/09: Today, we move to our new base further east. We start with a high viewpoint at the Faneromeni Monastery, which overlooks Mirabello Bay. The monastery itself is of little interest as it’s under renovation with excessive concrete work. We continue to the village of Kavoussi to see another exceptional tree after a few kilometers on a dusty, bumpy track. It’s an olive tree said to be about 3,200 years old—impressive, and the countryside is very beautiful. It’s time to find a place for lunch. We find one in the charming little port of Mohlos, where a few tavernas surround a very nice small beach. Our choice falls on the Bogazzi taverna, where we enjoy fried fish. To reach our new base in Zakros, we still have to drive through the mountains before reaching Sitia, Paleokastro, and finally Zakros. The region is beautiful, with olive groves and rows of wind turbines taking advantage of the strong wind near the northern tip of the island. In Zakros, we’re greeted by our very friendly host. Here too, we have all the comforts and a beautiful terrace overlooking the village. The apartment has reversible air conditioners, but the overly simple instructions leave us puzzled. Thinking we’ve set it correctly, we realize a little too late that it’s blowing hot air over 30°C! After numerous attempts and testing several confusing programs, we finally succeed! Dinner on our new terrace.

Sunday, 15/09: This morning, we get up early to hike in the “Gorge of the Dead” while it’s still cool. The sky is blue as usual! We park in the nearest parking lot and start our descent via a beautiful path winding through the olive groves. A little further on, the landscape opens up, and the path, now a stony trail, begins the descent to the dry riverbed. On either side of the riverbed rise beautiful reddish cliffs.





Gorge of the Dead

The trail winds its way through this narrow gorge with difficulty. It was in the many caves visible halfway up the slope that the Minoans buried their dead, hence the name “Gorge of the Dead.” The gorge opens onto a beautiful small pebble beach. A swim is welcome after this hike that made us sweat. The hike took us 1 hour and 25 minutes, and a little less on the way back. Meanwhile, Monique did some shopping and prepared an excellent lunch. In the late afternoon, we go down to dine at Platanakis, a taverna in the small village of Kato Zakros.

Monday, 16/09: This morning, we explore the northern part of the east coast near Palekastro. We start with a dip at the beautiful Hionia Beach near Palekastro. The water is still just as nice, but a light breeze is blowing—not enough to spoil our fun! Seeing all the wind turbines lining the ridges, it’s no surprise.

Grocery shopping in Palekastro and return to Zakros. A little rain in the late afternoon and an excellent dinner at Iannis Mitsakakis’ Taverna in Adravastis. These are the kind of small tavernas we love—unpretentious, a few tables on a terrace, a warm welcome, a short menu guaranteeing freshness, tasty dishes prepared by the server’s mom, and a light bill. What more could you ask for!

Tuesday, 17/09: We head back toward Palekastro to do some shopping, but it’s also the road to the Toplou Monastery. There, we see a collection of magnificent icons dating from the 15th to the 20th century. We can also admire drawings of Orthodox religious architecture. We continue toward the Mavros Akrotiri headland to enjoy the view of the sea and rocky capes. On the way back to our place, we make a small detour to see the famous Vai palm grove. Meh... As for Vai Beach, it’s filled with paid umbrellas and sunbeds, and there are so many people that we flee. Plus, having to pay for parking is another reason to snub this trendy beach. We prefer our Hionia Beach, which we already appreciated the other day. In the late afternoon, Pat and I start the trail that begins at Kato Zakros Beach heading south. The poorly marked path crosses a plateau of sharp limestone. The paint and cairn markings are no longer very visible, and with dusk approaching, we turn back toward Kato Zakros. Dinner at the Platanakis taverna—less good than last time.

Wednesday, 18/09: To avoid the scorching sun, Pat, Mimi, and I get up earlier than usual to hike the Hohlakies Gorge. At this early hour, the sky is quite cloudy, and it’s drizzling. When we arrive in the village of Hohlakies, we park in front of a small chapel, the start of the hike. The sky is now completely clear. The trail starts among the olive groves, then after passing through a gate, we descend into the gorge filled with large rocks. We’re alone in the world, and the landscape is magnificent. A few wild goats clinging to the cliff watch us from above. After 1 hour and 15 minutes, we emerge onto the wonderful Karoumès Beach. A pleasant swim, then back to civilization! A walk in the late afternoon in Zakros to discover the beautiful springs route. Dinner in Adravastis.

Thursday, 19/09: Another move: Before heading to our next stop, we make a detour to see the beautiful Keratokampos Beach and can’t resist a swim in the still-warm, clear water. We continue our journey via Ziros, then reach the south coast and have lunch at the Stephi taverna in Ferma—excellent meal! The south coast is quite urbanized and has much less charm than the east coast we’ve just left! The numerous plastic greenhouses are partly to blame. We stop for groceries in Ierapetra. Around 3 p.m., we arrive at our destination in the small perched village of Anatoli. Our lodging is at the top of the village, and from the path leading to it, we have a magnificent view of the coastal plain, unfortunately overloaded with plastic greenhouses. It reminds us of the landscapes of El Ejido in Andalusia.

View of the Ierapetra coast from Anatoli

Friday, 20/09: A walk and discovery of the hamlet of Anatoli. There are few services—a tiny grocery store, a taverna, and that’s it. Fortunately, the traveling baker arrives and honks. We take the opportunity to buy fresh bread. Leaving the village, we take a path that should lead us to the hamlet of Drygies. The landscape is beautiful. We walk through a lovely pine forest before arriving at the hamlet. The path continues to a taverna that’s closed today, with a superb terrace overlooking the coast. Luckily, the owner arrives and informs us that the taverna will be open next Sunday and that we can enjoy barbecued meat. Noted! We head back to Anatoli via the small paved road with, fortunately, very limited traffic. Lunch on our terrace, then a dip in our private pool! The water is noticeably cooler than at the beach. Dinner at the village taverna: there’s only one menu—meze starters, souvlaki, water, wine, and bread—all for 35 €! We think we’re dreaming—was there a mistake? No.

Saturday, 21/09: We discover the beach of the village of Myrtos, a small seaside resort that’s quite touristy but on a human scale. We swim in the western part of the beach, and once again, we’re alone in the water. The best part: warm water and tamarisk trees for welcome shade. There’s even a shower to rinse off! In the late afternoon, Pat and I decide to go for a hike in the Selakano pine forest. To get there, we take a narrow, winding, and poorly paved road after the village of Christos. Plus, at this altitude, we encounter clouds clinging to the mountain, so it’s drizzling, and visibility is reduced. We decide to turn back and return to Anatoli. As compensation, we take the path that passes in front of the lodging and leads us to the Timios Stavros chapel, which crowns the summit of the nearby mountain. We arrive at the summit just in time for the sunset at 7 p.m. Breathtaking 360° panorama and magnificent colors!

Sunset from Anatoli

Sunday, 22/09: This morning, Pat, Mimi, and I go for a hike in the Sarakina Gorge, located about 12 km from Anatoli via a beautiful road winding through irrigated olive groves. We park in the small parking lot before the trail. At the start, the path follows a levada (small irrigation canal) and quickly enters a very narrow gorge flanked by high cliffs. The riverbed is cluttered with huge rocks blocking the passage. No matter—in the technical sections, ropes or ladders allow us to overcome these obstacles with a bit of skill. You can imagine how quickly the riverbed must rise during a storm, given the narrowness of the gorge!

We progress slowly through this magnificent and impressive rocky chaos. At the exit of the gorge, we take another return path that partly follows the paved road. Back in Anatoli, we go to lunch at the Drygies taverna. We sit at the edge of the terrace under a huge tree that covers almost the entire terrace and order grilled lamb dishes prepared according to the ancient “antikristo” method.

Monday, 23/09: Departure for our last stop before Heraklion. We thought about swimming at Tertsa Beach, but it turns out to be less pleasant than expected, with pebbles and an uneven rocky plateau. So, we return to Myrtos Beach, which we know well and suits us perfectly. We head west, leaving the coast a bit. Around 3:30 p.m., we arrive at our destination in the village of Kamilari, near the famous Matala spot. We’ve rented a beautiful, modern, well-equipped apartment with a lovely shaded terrace. The owner is very friendly and explains everything necessary for a good stay. We explore the quite touristy village with its few tavernas, all full of tourists, mostly Germans.

Tuesday, 24/09: Visit to the village of Sivas, well restored thanks to the Germans, who have invested a lot here. We take the opportunity to scout out “friendly” tavernas, then go for a swim at Kalamaki Beach. Apart from a small sandy access, you have to enter the water via a chaotic limestone plateau—proof of this is that Monique trips slightly when entering the water. A group of very unfriendly German women blocks the sandy passage and doesn’t hesitate to push swimmers they deem too close. Back home, lunch, and a nap. In the late afternoon, we drive to visit the nearby Phaistos site. We benefit from very beautiful lighting. From the elevated site, we overlook the Messara Plain with a beautiful view of the olive grove checkerboards highlighted by the late afternoon sun. The site itself is quite vast, but to appreciate it, it’s better to read the explanatory panels placed throughout the different quarters. At this hour, the site is almost empty, and the beautiful light adds charm to the visit.

Wednesday, 25/09: Departure for the village of Matala, which doesn’t interest us in itself, having been there during the “hippie” era in 1976. However, going to Red Beach, only accessible by taking a path overlooking this area, appeals to us much more. We park in the large parking lot just outside the village and start our climb, which brings us to a pass from where we can admire this beautiful red-sand beach framed by beautiful cliffs plunging into the sea. The weather is magnificent, and at this early hour, there aren’t many people yet. We swim in the free part located near the cliff on the right when arriving at the beach. The sea is like glass, warm, and without a single ripple—a real treat! After half an hour, we turn back, and now there are many people rushing on this path, not at all made for feet in sandals or flip-flops, yet many vacationers venture out like this! Matala lives up to its image—a trendy place, full of shops, bars, and restaurants. You could be in any seaside resort with a standard global urbanism, lacking particular charm. Back home. In the late afternoon, a walk through the olive groves surrounding Kamilari, then dinner at Evangelina’s, who runs the Minoan Parassies taverna in the middle of the olive groves. Evangelina is quite a character: we came to reserve a table for 8 p.m. when it was only 7 p.m., but since we lingered near her restaurant, she prepares a table for us and urges us to sit down! And there she takes our order, and a little later, the meze arrive, followed by the main dishes. We finish this good dinner with several generous glasses of raki, accompanied by Evangelina’s encouragements, repeating “poya poya bravo bravo” in a loop. We’re in great shape too, by the way! We return in the middle of the night, on foot, fortunately, with the path vaguely lit by our phones...

Thursday, 26/09: This morning, we discover a new beach, Kommos Beach, not far from Kamilari either. It’s a long sandy beach, a small part of which is dedicated to paid umbrellas and sunbeds, and the rest is free. We spot a tamarisk tree to take shelter from the still-hot sun, and once again, we enjoy clear, warm water. The few swimmers spread out easily over nearly 500 meters of beach. In the late afternoon, Pat and I go to admire the sunset from the hill near our lodging. The hill, covered with olive trees, is threatened by a planned housing development of large cubic villas—trends dictate. Concrete never stops...

Friday, 27/09: We thought about leaving the car at the Odiyitria Monastery, the end of the paved road, but since the track descending to the cave remains drivable, we park 3 km further at the junction of the track leading to Kali Limenes Beach. We still have to walk for half an hour on a less drivable track, and then we’re at the entrance of the Farango Gorge. It’s a beautiful, easy hike since we follow the dry pebble riverbed. Before arriving at the beach, there’s a very beautiful small chapel sheltered under a large cliff, beautifully lit at this early hour.



Agio Farango Chapel

A few climbers are scaling the cliff, and about ten swimmers are enjoying the sea. Return to the car under the hot sun. In the late afternoon, we all return to visit the interesting Odiyitria Monastery. Last swim at Kommos Beach and an excellent dinner at the Sigelakis taverna in Sivas.

Saturday, 28/09: There’s an end-of-vacation atmosphere... We pack our bags and head north. A short stop to see the village of Vorri, and a little over an hour later, we arrive in the big city of Heraklion. Since it’s too early to check into the apartment, we park in the city center to visit the famous archaeological museum. It’s indeed a must-see highlight of our stay in Crete. All four of us are amazed by the quantity and quality of the objects presented from the Minoan civilization. After more than 2 hours, we come out without having seen everything, but we’re a bit overwhelmed by all these wonders. Lunch at a nice little taverna very close to the Titus Church. We go to take possession of our apartment—the same as on the way there, still just as satisfying. In the late afternoon, I go alone for a walk in the historic district of the city, passing by the Morosini Fountain, which is bustling with people—some seated at café terraces, others standing and chatting. There’s a lively atmosphere here. A little further on are the Venetian loggia and the Agios Titos Church. I walk down to the old Venetian port to stroll along the jetty and admire the fortifications under beautiful late-afternoon lighting, then return to the apartment. Dinner near our place at Kiriakis, a “chic” restaurant but with very reasonable prices and excellent cuisine.

Sunday, 29/09: Wake-up at 3:30 a.m., quick coffee, and drive to the nearby airport. We leave the car in the parking lot. Already a lot of people at this early hour. Since we don’t have checked luggage, we go straight to security, which goes fairly quickly, then it’s waiting time and takeoff on time in an Airbus A321 for a 45-minute flight to Athens. We take off again in another Airbus A321 with a 50-minute delay to arrive in Zurich at 11:10 a.m. local time. Then we have to take the train to Basel and then the one to Colmar. With fewer Sunday services, we won’t arrive in Colmar until around 4 p.m.

Conclusion All four of us returned very satisfied with this stay in Crete for several reasons: - We found superb beaches with clear, warm water and often very few vacationers. - The few hikes we did were magnificent, especially those where the trails went through gorges leading to deserted beaches. - We greatly appreciated Cretan gastronomy—there were so few disappointments that we can count them on one hand. - All the accommodations we booked turned out to be superb, with the icing on the cake being the very friendly welcome from our hosts. - Generally, contacts with Cretans were always very warm despite the language barrier—we speak a little Greek. - We also appreciated the diversity of landscapes in this eastern part of Crete, with plateaus and mountains with splendid rugged reliefs.

Note: The photo album is available by clicking on this link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hfdjQndA5eXkL5k7 Captions are only visible per photo by clicking on the circled “i” in the top right. Budget: approximately 3,300 € per couple for 21 days, including train and flights Budget details per couple: - Flight Zurich-Heraklion: 440 € - Trains Colmar-Basel-Zurich round trip for 4: 442.40 € (221 € per couple) - Accommodation: 2,431 € / 21 = 115.80 € per night for 4 (1,216 € per couple) - Car rental for 21 days: 684 € + 145 € fuel (1,150 km) (414 € per couple) - Restaurants, food, etc.: 1,009 €
Train Strasbourg-Lyon avec vélo English translation pending
by Levelo · 2020-03-19 · 10 replies
Bonjour,

Dans le cadre de mon auto-rapatriement vers Lyon je cherche à savoir si je pourrai trouver un train depuis Strasbourg demain qui m'acceptera avec mon vélo. J'ai posé la question dans mon autre fil mais je crains qu'elle se retrouve noyée dans une discussion parallèle 🙂. Le site voyageurs de la SNCF ne propose que des TGV où les vélos ne sont pas admis. Y-a-t-il une alternative ? TER ? Vélo démonté/emballé dans le TGV ? Transport du vélo vers Lyon dans un autre train plus tard ?

L.
Week-end à Lisbonne English translation pending
by Jlcro · 2019-12-09 · 7 replies
vendredi 15 mars 2019

4h30 réveil 5h15 trajet 5h45 parking + navette 6h15 3/4 heures avant fin d'embarquement 07h00 Fin embarquement 07h40 départ EZSxxxx Il y a une heure en moins 3 h de vol 09h30 arrivée récup bagnole

On quitte une terre inhospitalière au possible ! Une vraie calamité ! Vents, pluie, froid…brrrrrr… Très vite, dans les airs, la luminosité annonce la rédemption. Les durs frimas de Mulhouse sont derrière. J’ai loué la voiture la moins chère de chez Europcar. Une Fiat Panda à 27€ jours. Moins chère que le taxi pour aller à Lisbonne. La route qui mène à notre hôtel traverse une vision magnifique sur la ville lointaine. Le site est franchement époustouflant ! Notre chambre donne sur une terrasse immense avec une vue sans égale. Je crois qu’on va être bien… C’est sûr que, si tu n’aimes pas la mer et si tu n’aimes pas non plus la campagne…

Notre premier mouvement après un excellent repas (porc noir et assortiment de poissons),



c’est de tomber les pulls, les chaussures et d’aller se remettre de nos émotions au bord de la piscine (glacée) …

C’est devenu une loi intangible : nous sommes seuls. Tous les autres clients ont été dégagés pour qu’on soit tranquille.



Au loin, à travers les cyprès, on voit le pont du 25 avril qui nous relie à la ville et qu’on va traverser dans tous les sens un paquet de fois !



Pura vida, comme disait l’autre…



Avec Dominique, ça dure jamais très longtemps, il faut bouger. Au fait, on est là :



Assez naturellement, on prend la bagnole, genre « aller se promener sur la plage ». Mais en fait, la côte est super-moche, on y fait pas de vieux os !



Bref, on arrête le délire, on cède à l’essentiel, Lisbonne, nous voilà ! Spécialité incontournable : les sardines ! On en vend partout !



Je te fais pas l’histoire, les grandes heures, les découvertes, les grands explorateurs. On retrouve traces de cette richesse dans le gigantisme des vieux monuments disséminés un peu partout dans le ville. Enfin ceux qui ont échappés au terrible tremblement de terre qui, à quelques années de la révolution française, ont détruit la quasi-totalité de la ville !

Questions sur vols pour la Guadeloupe avec acheminement English translation pending
by Ger74 · 2019-10-22 · 33 replies
Bonjour,

Avec ma famille nous avons prévu de partir en avril pendant les vacances de Pâques du 9 au 18-19 mais je ne sais pas encore avec quelle compagnie. Que ce soit avec Air Caraïbes ou Air France les bagages en soute sont soit pour personne soit pour tout le monde du coup je pensais faire 2 réservations car on aurait besoin que de 2 valises en soute je pense. Nous serons 5. Est-ce que nous pourrons quand même être assis à côté? Et je me demande si je réserve un vol d’acheminement depuis la Suisse depuis Bâle-Mulhouse ou Genève est-ce qu’il peut y avoir un risque que la compagnie change ses horaires? Avec les risques de réserver en 2 parties différentes par moi-même j’hésite à réserver plutôt sur Air France mais il me semble que c’est plus cher on tourne actuellement autour des 900 euros A/R avec une escale de 1h15 à Orly au retour est-ce que cela suffit à votre avis ? Merci pour votre aide et bonne soirée.
Compagnie aérienne Paris - Antalya English translation pending
by Anayaa · 2019-07-07 · 11 replies
Bonjour

Je recherche une compagnie aérienne pour aller à Antalya.

Est-ce que Paris - Antalya en vol direct existe ??!

Je ne trouve que de très longues escales !

Merci bien.
Le trafic au tunnel du Saint-Gothard? English translation pending
by Warhola · 2019-04-24 · 21 replies
Bonjour,

Nous partons en Sicile au mois d'Août en voiture, et donc normalement nous passons par le saint Gothard pour aller en Italie (ou nous prendrons le bateau). Je recherche qqun qui fait soit le trajet régulièrement ou qui l'a fait récemment et dans la même pèriode (haute) pour comparer ce qui est comparable. j'entends tellement de versions autour de moi que je ne sais plus ce qui est le mieux à faire ! Soit l'éviter soit j'ai le temps ! il faut savoir que nous partons de Belgique, nous faisons une halte à mi-chemin (Mulhouse) et que nous prenons le bateau le lendemain à 21h30. Donc de Mulhouse encore environs 600km à parcourir (vers Gênes). Prendrions-nous le risque du Saint Gothard ou à éviter absolument ? Merci ;)
Correspondance de 45 minutes à Munich: faisable? English translation pending
by Tachka · 2018-09-28 · 6 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Voilà j'ai décidé d'emmener mes enfants et mes parents en Pologne. Mes enfants et mes parents (qui ont un certain âge) n'ont jamais pris l'avion, quand à moi, ça fait plus de 15 ans que je n'ai pas mis les pieds dans un aéroport.

J'ai acheté nos billets et je commence à stresser : nous partons de Bâle-Mulhouse pour arriver à Munich. A Munich nous avons une correspondance jusqu'à Cracovie, là où nous nous rendons. L'escale ne dure que 45 minutes… Aurons-nous assez de temps ? Faut il réenregistrer les bagages entre les 2 trajets ? Comment ça se passe exactement les correspondances ? (j'ai peur de ne pas savoir où me diriger…) J'ai regardé sur les billets, c'est le même terminal pour les 2 avions, ça signifie quoi exactement ? Comment cela se passe si le premier avion a du retard? Je précise que j'ai acheté les billets à la même compagnie Lufthansa….

Merci pour vos lumières ! (je suis un peu angoissée là…. je crois… 😉)
Séjour en Alsace en septembre English translation pending
by Chapeau59 · 2018-08-02 · 11 replies
Bonjour, Nous envisageons de passer 5 à 6 jours en Alsace du Sud ; nous arriverons, en voiture, par le sud depuis Dôle. Puis nous séjournerons 3 jours à Strasbourg. La route des vins, les paysages, les villages typiques, etc ... nous attirent (nous ne prévoyons pas de grande randonnée). Et ne souhaitons pas changer de lieu d'hébergement tous les soirs : si possible, nous resterions plus volontiers 2 ou 3 nuits au même endroit. Quelles villes nous conseilleriez-vous ? Faudrait-il privilégier Mulhouse ou Colmar ou autre ? Puis plus au Nord (mais avant Strasbourg) ? A partir de ces 2 étapes, nous aurons la possibilité de nous déplacer en voiture.

Une bonne adresse de logement dans ces villes ne serait pas de refus non plus.

Merci de vos conseils.

Cordialement, Christelle
Bivouac sur l'EuroVelo 6 English translation pending
by Suil · 2018-07-14 · 8 replies
Bonjour, Pour ceux qui ont déjà pédalé sur l'EV6, trouve t-on facilement des emplacements où planter sa tente ? Y a-t-il des interdictions du camping sauvage dans certains pays ou régions ? Merci !
Croisière MSC Musica au départ de Venise English translation pending
by Eugenie70 · 2017-11-17 · 4 replies
Bonjour, Nous envisageons de partir en croisière sur le Msc Musica en juin 2018 départ de Venise. Nous habitons en Franche Comté, et nous aimerions savoir comment se rendre à Venise au meilleur prix (voiture ou train), et avoir conseil pour garer notre voiture proche du port, à priori des parkings privés et moins couteux que celui du port maritime. Merci si vous avez des conseils à nous donner
Achat vignette pour la Suisse English translation pending
by France69003 · 2017-08-24 · 6 replies
J'envisage d' aller en Suisse courant Septembre mais apparemment la vignette si je l' achète maintenant ne serait valable que jusqu' à fin Janvier 2018 et pas pendant 1 an , Pouvez vous me le confirmer ou alors si il y a une autre solution, Merci par avance .
Itinéraires vélo pour rejoindre Strasbourg English translation pending
by JeanCh · 2017-02-28 · 13 replies
Bonjour, Nous aimerions, l'été prochain rejoindre Strasbourg en vélo. Etant Bretons, il n'est pas question pour nous de faire tout le trajet en vélo, mais plus de rejoindre en voiture un itinéraire sympa et de faire les 200 derniers Km en vélo. Petites précisions, nous serons avec deux enfants, 5 et 8 ans. Nous recherchons donc un itinéraire sympa, bien sécurisé pour les enfants sans trop de dénivelé (exemple, nous avons fait il y deux ans le canal du nivernais, c'était idéal, un vrai bonheur). Si parmi vous certains on des info sur : la V52 : Semble compliqué, sur route partagé ? L'EV6 : Besançon - Mulhouse : Est-ce sympa ? L'EV15 ou l'EV5 : Mulhouse - Strasbourg : certain le décrive monotone et sans intérêt. Merci pour vos commentaire. Jean.
Petite escapade à Venise English translation pending
by Chrisjodana · 2016-11-05 · 17 replies
bonjour à tous,

Me revoilà avec un petit récit sur notre escapade à Venise, histoire de vous montrer à quel point cette ville est magnifique et qu’il est facile de la visiter.

J’ai préparé ce petit séjour à la demande d’un couple d’amis, en guise de cadeau d’anniversaire pour son épouse.

Je n’ai pas vraiment fait de plans sur la comète comme je le fais lorsque nous partons mon mari et moi, car mon amie a été opérée une multitude de fois au niveau des hanches autant dire que ce séjour était placé sous le signe de la « coolitude » 😛

Nous avons pris nos billets sur EASYJET, en partance de Bâle-Mulhouse pour nous, et de Lyon pour nos amis nous avons atterri avec 2 heures de "décalage" à l’aller et décollé de Venise, bien plus tôt que nos amis…ce qui leur a donc fait une journée supplémentaire, sur place, par rapport à nous 😉

Puisqu'ils avaient de l'avance sur nous, j’avais chargé nos amis de récupérer les pass bus/vaporetto en fonction de nos besoins. Ils en ont profité pour prendre un plan plus grand que celui qu’ils avaient dans leur guide acheté au préalable.

de mon côté, je me suis servie uniquement de quelques recherches sur internet pour définir le programme des 3 jours.

les sites en question sont : 1. 1° pour les généralités : www.venise-tourisme.com/programme-3jours.html

http://forum-italie.com/forum-venise

2° Pour les visites des édifices vénitiens : (horaires et tarifs) www.monumentsdevenise.com www.e-venise.com/

Pour le logement, j’ai à nouveau choisi de passer par AirBnB, et nous n’avons pas été déçus, loin de là 😉

Il s’agit d’un appartement entièrement rénové, décoré de façon moderne, et situé à un bon ¼ h de la place St Marc à pieds, dans le quartier « CANNAREGIO » (valable jusqu'à 5 personnes avec 3 chambres distinctes)

https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/14375002



Autant dire, qu’il est inutile de prendre un vaporetto pour se déplacer dans ces conditions, car on passe plus de temps à attendre le bateau et à s’arrêter à tous les quais qui se trouvent sur le trajet 😎

nous arrivons à l’aéroport vendredi 14 octobre à 13 h 10, le temps de récupérer nos bagages et nous prenons le bus (aérobus n°5) en direction de Venise.

A SAVOIR :

L’aéroport Marco Polo ne se trouve pas sur l’île de Venise, et le billet de bus n’est donc pas inclus dans le pass VAPORETTO

Arrivés au terminal des bus au bout d’une 30aine de minutes, nous nous dirigeons vers le Vaporetto (ligne 1 ou 2) en direction de l’arrêt San Marcuola - et voici les premières photos de Venise, prise du vaporetto

De là, il ne nous reste que 5 minutes à pieds à faire pour arriver à notre logement.

nous prenons possession de l’appartement et posons nos valises pour 3 journées vénitiennes. Première pizza pour bien rentrer dans le « thème » de l’escapade, dans un resto situé à 2 min du logement, sur la rue principale. Ristorante Da Poggi : l’accueil y est « moyen » mais la nourriture est bonne et conséquente et les plats certainement moins chers que sur la Piazza San Marco 🙂

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