The Different Types of Public Transport in France

Yacht Charter in the Northern Ionian Sea, Cross Channel Ferries, Billet Bateau Corsica FerriesWhen you are travelling to France, you want to get the most out of the whole trip and get to as many places as you can. If you prefer travelling from one place to another quickly via airplane, there is at least one reliable airport in every major town and city in France. The main airline that has regular trips everyday and connects the different towns and cities is Air France. Make sure that you check the official Air France website for ticket reservations especially during peak seasons.

You can also choose to get around by water and enjoy the beautiful French seaside scenery during travel. There are several car ferries that are owned and maintained by the state. These car ferries are called BACs and they are used to connect the larger French islands on the nearby Atlantic coast with the mainland.

These BACs are also known to regularly sail across the Gironde estuary, the place where the Dordogne and Garoone rivers merge. Different ferry lines serve specific islands. For Corsica, the ferries sailing between the island and the mainline are operated by SNCM or SocitNationale Maritime Corse-Mediterrane.

For visiting historic villages, towns and sites that are nearby the long stretch of navigable waterways of France, there are several ferries and boats that sail on regular intervals every day. If you want to enjoy a scenic view of the many beautiful French canals at a restful pace, this mode of public transport is best for you. Not only will you be provided beautiful scenery, you will also be getting a crash course on the rich history of rural France.

Another way of getting around by water is going on cruising boats which can be sailed through the waterways with or without crews. The cruising boats available usually range from small cabin cruises, to relatively large commercial barges and provide you with relaxation and a scenic view during the whole time of travelling. There are also hotel boats with luxurious features that provide a wide array of comfort and price ranges that you can choose from.

The Bustling town of Nice in the Cote D' Azur is a wonderful town to visit both from an historical perspective and a cultural one. We felt welcomed as soon as we arrived on the short drive from the airport to the town centre as we got our first sight of the magnificent views across the beautiful blue sea.

Old Nice is complimented by a spiders web of narrow old lanes that are made for exploring the many shops and restaurants. In the centre of the old town you will find the Piazza Massena which is a great place to visit to chill out in the sun for a while.

As Italy is only half an hour away from Nice, there are excellent places to buy Pizza and Ravioli and also the local seafood comes highly recommended. Nice also hosts many top museums especially the Matisse museum where a good deal of the artists paintings are shown.

Another great place that we thoroughly enjoyed is the old port, where we were able to watch the ferries embark, that sail to Corsica and you will be 'wowed' by the hugely impressive moored yachts. Also if you're looking for a good nightclub they are in this area.