Pre euro trip questions

[goatherder]

Hi,

I'm taking the kids to Disneyland Paris (and then into Paris) a week Tuesday..going to drive via Eurotunnel and I have a few pre-trip questions for the panel..

1 - Tyres. I have not had chance to look at the electric pump and green! gel that came with the car.. "should" I get a puncture are there any specific things that I should be aware of? or is it all self-explanatory?

2 - What are the current requirements for driving in France. Hi vis jacket in glove compartment, bulbs, gb plates?

3 - What about headlight deflectors - I asked this a while back but didn't get many responses at the time.. I have xenons and do not want to ruin the lenses with super sticky stickers!

4 - Anything else I should consider?

C

 

[Parisien]

GH.......to start you off.......

http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/778-Just-a-reminder-for-all-those-going-to-France

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[Andyk]

Vis question - Correct -
Lights - I've never stuck anything on my lights when going over - But saying that not sure if you should be these days....

Have fun mate - Love Disney Paris....Oh and Paris. Enjoy.

 

[reservoirfrog]

drove around europe for years & never bothered with the lights. Don't you need a triangle as well.

 

[Andyk]

Yes..you are right Traingle need as well as hig vis, bulbs in the boot and the GB on your number plates plates.

 

[conaero]

first aid kit aswell for France, and you dont need anything on Xenon lights, and the reflector stickers dont work on the curved lens covers of the coupe.

 

[goatherder]

Just what I needed - thanks for the link.. yep will have fun I'm sure.. only thing left to sort is the parking in Paris! Think I'll check the tyre inflation kit this evening..

 

[Parisien]

Did you choose somewheres to stay yet GH.....there are various techniques employed by those in the know.......as regards parking...


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[goatherder]

Hey P - we wil be staying in the 11th Arr on Rue Amelot... I have emailed a parking firm about secure parking but nothing back as yet.

I am considering leaving the car at Disney for the two days we are in Paris - will give them a call..

 

[Parisien]

Nooooooooooooooo.......thats just behind were my friend lives( actually leaving very soon!)......when are you going etc? He can enquire locally and get you a good deal,

P

 

[goatherder]

Really!!

We plan to drive into Paris on the Thursday evening (2nd September) at approx 6pm. We then won't need the car until the Saturday (4th Sept) at approx 14:00 - if you can help then that would be fantastic.. just a little worried that I may book something online only to find that I have to squeeze her between two rusty peugeots!!!

 

[Parisien]

Ok....will ask him and see what he comes up with, ideally GH, as some of the guys here do, they take a 4/5/6 pics of the car when its parked up, and let the attendants know that there will be a rumpus if you come back to it damaged!


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[goatherder]

Ok let me know what he say's - anywhere within ten minutes walk of Rue Amelot would be great

Good idea about the photos..

 

[Parisien]

Just for you GH......

http://www.france.fr/en


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[goatherder]

Thanks for the info mon ami!

 

[Andyk]

Nooooooooooooooo.......thats just behind were my friend lives( actually leaving very soon!)......when are you going etc? He can enquire locally and get you a good deal,

P

WOW, its a small world...Power of the forum hey....

 

[goatherder]

Andy, I agree, a wealth of knowledge..

P - did you hear back from your friend?

 

[Parisien]

Andy, I agree, a wealth of knowledge..

P - did you hear back from you friend?

Not yet GH, I texted him yesterday asking for an immediate reply, but he moves between Paris and another village 200 miles away, so he could be coming back today, as soon as I hear will pm you,

P

 

[goatherder]

np - thanks P

 

[goatherder]

Hi P - I had sent an enquiry to one of the car parks a few weeks back and they suggested Temple Alizés - it would work out about 50e for two days - if you friend is unable to arrange a space somewhere else then maybe he could let you know if this car park is suitable?