Transportation
From abroad, the most economical and convenient way to reach La Ferme, is to fly to Paris and then take the train to Saujon. You can board a TGV (high speed train) either at Roissy - Charles De Gaulle Airport, or at the Gare Montparnasse in Paris. At Angoulême or Niort, change to a local Train toward Royan. We'll meet your train in Saujon if we know you'll be on it. Otherwise, take a taxi.
Renting a car is not absolutely necessary, but your can see a lot more of the local attractions if you have one. Although there are restaurants and small shops within walking distance, you will have a better selection if you have a car. If you don't want to drive all the way from Paris, you can pick up your car in Royan, Niort or Angoulême, where most major rental companies have offices.
If you plan to drive to La Ferme, take a look at our map.
Here are some useful links which will help you prepare your trip to France. These sites will open in a second window, so that you can come back here just by closing that second window.
If you are staying a while in Paris, pick up a copy of FUSAC, the free want-ad magazine for expatriates,, availabe in many cafés and English language bookstores. They not only have info on transportation, airport shuttle services, but also on entertainment, restaurants, short term apartment rental, and employment in France. Order a copy in the United States at (212) 777-5553. They also have a web site.
French Railways for train schedules
The Wanadoo Directory for telephone numbers in France
Renault Eurodrive, an alternative to car rental, free of value-added tax.
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