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Udrive.com.au is the modern traveller's service. Our fabulous booking engine compares low rates from our suppliers across France, to provide you with the best France rental deal to meet your specifications. Because our partner buy enormous rentals in bulk, we can pass great savings on to you - you'll receive much better rates than you would through a traditional, shop front travel agent and often, better rates than you could get from the supplier directly.

Udrive is in a position to offer an exceptional range of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury cars. We have mini vans, mini buses, 4WD (4 wheel drives or SUVs) and even motorhomes. We certainly have the vehicle you need to make your trip around France one to remember. We offer great rates for both short term and long term rentals. Some of our popular rental locations in France include Paris, Nice, Geneva, Cannes & Toulouse.

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France France offers independent travellers so much. Art lovers and romantics will adore Paris, with the Louvre, the incredible Musee D'Orsay and the Pompidou Centre all stuffed with artistic treasures. The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and boat trips along the Seine will have you clasping your dearest in a swoon of passion. Sun lovers and the glitterati can't get enough of the Cote D'Azur, with the glamourous Cannes and St Tropez providing excellent people-watching opportunities. For ridiculously beautiful countryside and exquisite chateaux, there are several regions to visit including Provence, the Dordogne, the Loire and Languedoc. History buffs will find the battlefields of Normandy fascinating. Wine lovers will find plenty to keep them amused in the famous wine regions of Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne. To explore the cuisine of France, visit Marseille for authentic bouillabaisse, cheesy raclette in the French Alps, Boeuf Bourguignonne in Burgundy and Fois Gras in Landes. Don't miss the chance to sample the black truffles of Perigord.

In Paris, taking the metro and walking are by far the best ways of getting around. Outside Paris, it is strongly recommended that travellers use their own rental vehicle to take in France's offerings. The most charming places are small towns, coastal resorts and exquisite countryside, none of which can be easily accessed without one's own Udrive.com.au France car rental.

Climate and Weather
Apart from snowy alpine regions, France's climate is generally temperate. The north-west can be wet and windy, with harsh weather blowing in from the Atlantic. Corsica and the Cote D'Azur enjoy typical Mediterranean weather - hot and sunny in summer, and pleasantly mild the rest of the year. Paris and non-coastal areas can be blazingly hot in summer, and travel costs in July and August can be exhorbitant. Autumn and Spring are lovely times to travel. Spring in particular sees Paris at its most radiant, though there is also a charm in a darkened sky and bare trees against a Parisian skyline, with cosy bistros and cafes providing perfect relief from cool evenings. Winter also provides excellent winter sporting opportunities. If you have an unlimited budget, the winter ski resorts of Val d'Isere, Chamonix and Meribel provided ample opportunities to spend up big and show off the latest apres-ski fashions.

Transport
Public transport in France is generally reliable and efficient. The metro in Paris is incredibly efficient and easy to use. Buy a carnet of 10 tickets for great value travel - hopping on and off the metro while visiting the sites around town over a few days will ensure it gets used up. Walking in Paris is also a good idea, to soak up the city vibe. Boat cruises along the Seine, while touristy, provide a lovely way to while away an afternoon, and can really help to orient yourself to the city.

The intercity train system in France is excellent, and some fast trains run on major routes. It's easy to get information on routes even between lesser destinations using secondary lines - the trains are still very comfortable. See http://www.raileurope.com for more information. Also remember the Eurostar, between London, Brussels and Paris. It's really fast, and buying tickets well in advance will provide opportunities to make great savings.

Driving in France
Our suppliers have pick up and drop off depots all over France. You'll find it easy to collect your France rental car from airports, train stations or at numerous locations throughout cities and towns. French roads are very safe and well made. There are numerous autoroutes, or motorways which charge quite high tolls. Driving directly across France can be expensive for this reason. A cheaper and more scenic option is to take minor, meandering roads through the French countryside. Be warned! This will take much, much longer, given that you will frequently be tempted into stopping for taking photos, looking through quaint shops in tiny villages, or tasting regional wines in pretty towns.

France car rentals really make your experience of France. Driving through Provence or the Dordogne allows you to take it at your own pace, to explore what's down this little lane, or stop for photos of that gorgeous chateau. Driving in France is on the right hand side of the road and the blood alcohol limit is 0.05%. Wearing seatbelts is compulsory in the front and back seats and children under 10 must not sit in the front. It is compulsory to carry a visibility vest and hazard triangle.

Food
Food is reason enough to visit France. For travellers trying to make the budget stretch, many delicious picnics of baguettes, cheese and charcuterie (cured, processed or smoked meats), perhaps washed down with a local wine and finished off with a tart from the nearest patisserie. Indeed, the choice of cheese and charcuterie can be quite overwhelming to the uninitiated, but the French passion means that the provedore will generally be more than happy to give you some tastes and guide your choices. Such picnics can leave some money in the budget for special occasion fine dining at one of France's many Michelin-starred restaurants.

Be mindful that there are plenty of ways to eat affordable, authentic foods throughout France. Generally, meals in rural towns are less expensive than those in Paris. Avoid tourist traps with large English menus adjoining major tourist attractions. Instead, learn a little important food vocabulary such as 'plat du jour,' meaning dish of the day, and 'menu du jour,' or 'menu a prix fixe' which both mean fixed menu of the day. This fixed menu can often be excellent value, especially at lunchtime. If usually offers a salad or soup, a main dish and a dessert or cheese to finish. Sometimes it also includes a glass of wine. If you make an effort to understand, and ask for assistance, you'll often find a helpful waitress or waiter to help translate the menu and make a recommendation, or even a nearby patron. The French are nowhere near as precious about non-French speakers as the English like to make out - provided you're polite, respectful, and seeking their advice on a subject they feel well-informed about! In rural areas, it can be difficult to find English speakers or English menus, but this provides a wonderful opportunity to surrender to the experience and try something new!

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