Yacht Charter in the Northern Ionian Sea
The French Railways operates a network that spans all across the country. For people visiting Paris, they can travel from the southwest portion of France and from Brittany to Paris via the TGV or the train Grande vitesse. Within Paris, locals and tourists can use the RATP or Rgie Autonome des Transports Parisiens, which, aside from the rail and underground network, also includes a fully integrated bus that operates around the capital city.
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.
No look at the Ionian would be complete withouth mention of Homer and the Odyssey. The Odyssey tells the storey of Odysseus and his travels and adventures throughout the Mediterranean in around 800BC. The Trojan War concluded when the Greeks sucseeded into bringing a wooden horse into the city of Troy. Greek soldiers were hidden inside and opened the city gates to the Greek army who sacked the city. Odysseus and the other Greeks could know return to their kingdoms across the sea. To say Odysseus's journey was eventful is rather understating the matter.