Below are 4 detailed list of directions from 4 separate
locations. Please select and print out the appropriate
one. We have provided directions form Calais,
St Malo, Pau airport
and Toulouse airport.
Further Information.
By Air
If you have chosen to fly, our nearest airport Pau (via
Ryan Air from Stanstead) and is just one hours drive
away. Directions to Malabat from Pau are enclosed. Pau
airport is a modern well equipped airport and is close
to the motorway the A64. More of the city and area of
Pau is attached for your reference.
Ryan Air, also fly once a day from Stanstead to Biarritz,
which is approximately two and a half hours drive away.
Also to Carcasonne, approx three and half hours drive.
Toulouse is serviced by BA, Fly BE and Easy Jet. Toulouse
is again approximately two and half hours drive away.
(Nearest Station Tarbes)
France's dense, centralised railway network is managed
by the Société Nationale des Chemins de
Fer (SNCF). From London, the Eurostar is probably the
most straightforward mode of transport: only 3 hours
from one city centre to the other (the Gare du Nord
in Paris, Waterloo in London). From Brussels, it takes
just 1h20 on the Thalys service to get to the French
capital. From Paris, TGV services operate to most major
towns and cities - reservation is essential. Corail
and TER (Regional Express) services make up the rest
of the network. There are a large number of cheap youth
fares available. The SNCF also offers a range of other
reductions for couples, groups or advance reservations.
Grandes Lignes Internationales - Groupe
SNCF Address : 207 rue de bercy
75587 PARIS Cedex 12 Tel : 33 (0) 1 53 25 38 60 Fax : 33 (0) 1 53 25 38 62
By Bus
Long distance journeys for individuals within French
territory are a monopoly of the SNCF: the bus provides
continuity with the SNCF where there are no trains:
the cost is the same as 2nd class by train. Information
in SNCF stations There are also many departmental and
regional lines, which are the cheapest form of transport:
information from the CDTs and Tourist Offices. The Eurolines
network is extensive, and links Paris with every other
European capital. OTU Voyage (the student travel agency)
is also worth knowing. In towns and cities, bus services
are usually extensive. Contact the local Tourist Office
for information.
