Travellers to La Buissière in
South-west France are spoilt for choice.
The options and permutations are endless but here are
a few of the most popular:
By
air
This area is
well served with a huge choice of budget and regular airlines operating
throughout the summer and most provincial areas in the UK are now catered
for.
There are no
less than five international airports convenient for La Buissière at
Toulouse, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Carcassonne and Rodez, although
some are easier than others for onward travel by public transport and we
recommend that you hire your own car wherever possible. You will find more
information about getting from the airports mentioned to La Buissière
here.
Please be
aware that, depending on the airport and your flight times, it is not
always possible to travel to and from La Buissière by normal public
transport on the same day, especially if the the flight arrives in the
evening and/or departs in the morning. In this case many visitors arrive in
the area on Saturday evening before making their way here, or conversely
spend the Sunday night in the town closest to the airport for their
return.
By rail
Before the budget airlines this was the preferred method of travel for
many, particularly those living in the south east of England or for those
averse to flying. It takes
about 9 hours altogether and has the convenience of departing from
central London and arriving in Cahors, plus you travel through some
spectacular scenery as you travel south.
You take the
Eurostar to Gare du Nord, Paris (2½ hours), then across Paris by the Metro
or taxi to Gare Austerlitz, where you catch the train to Cahors (about 5
hours).
We offer a transfer service to and from
Cahors railway station or alternatively, there is bus service operated by
the French rail service.
Many previous guests have found Rail
Canterbury very helpful. Tel: 01227 450088.
By sea and road
By car.
A
few visitors come in their own car, often as part of a multi-venue
holiday, or to take the opportunity to tour and explore other regions in
South-west France. With the added advantage of being able to take back a
box or two of the local wine.
The shortest distance by road (approx 430 miles) is either from St Malo
or Caen (both Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth).
A slightly further, but
a much cheaper alternative, is
L D Lines from Portsmouth
to Le Havre.
The longer route via Dover and Paris is all motorway and takes about the same
time, and though not such an interesting trip the choice of crossings is
greater - ferry,
tunnel or
Seacat - and the crossing is
much quicker.
Allow a full day for the drive from the Channel.
By coach
Usually by far the cheapest method of getting here, but also the most
uncomfortable as it takes 19 hours travelling overnight from London
Victoria to Cahors (does
not operate a daily service).
National Express connects with most of the major places within the UK.
.
Car hire.
We are in a countryside location and to take full advantage of what
the region has to offer, and to give yourself maximum flexibility, we
recommend that you hire your own car.
