Lille - France

Lille - France

Lille was born out of the water of the Deûle river, a slow-flowing tributary situated on a major route between the great Flemish towns and the Champagne fairs.

The town initially developed at a transhipment point on the Deûle, which required boats to be unloaded until they reached a more navigable section of the river. The town’s origins were therefore as a port, which preceded its role as a merchant town.

Most of the main historical features of the city are based around the square. See the Lille Tourist Information Office.

If you are planning a visit and driving then it pays to park just on the outskirts and get the Lille Metro  - Transpole
They offer free parking 24/7 and security surveillance Monday - Saturday: 6 am - midnight. They are located in Lille (metro stops Porte d'Arras, Porte des Postes and CHR B Calmette), in Lomme (metro stop Saint-Philibert) and in Villeneuve d'Ascq (metro stops Les Prés and 4 Cantons).

A one way ticket from CHR B Calmette to Rihour 1.40 Euro, buying your ticket from a machine. You can use a credit card or coins but there are no options to use notes.
After collecting your ticket you will need to get it punched for verification at the points just before the platform.

One point to note, is that this an automated underground train. It has no driver and is all computer controlled, trains running running every 2 - 3 minutes.
Taking 22 minutes to get from one end of the line to the other.

Check car park location
vincipark.com

Sample ticket, after being validated

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France - Holiday letting & rental

Looking at Holiday Villas and Apartments for Rental in France recently.
Here are some good web sites, covering all locations, not just France.

      http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/

http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/

https://www.novasol.com/












http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/

Flybe Southampton - Perpignan - (France)

Local airports and regional flights are an option worth looking at.
See map for destinations
Especially if you have a planning a place in France.
There may be restrictions on when you can fly as there may not be daily flights but you can generally find something to suit providing you can be flexible with your dates.
For additional fees you can pre-book your seat. Up to 36 hours before hand you can check in online.

On this occasion we are flying from Southampton to Perpignan.


If you are planning a short trip,don't need much in the way of luggage and are not think of bringing drinks etc back with you.
Then get yourself one of the small travel cases that can you can take on as hand luggage.
You may carry 1 piece of hand baggage on board the aircraft. The maximum permitted dimensions (please ensure that you include the bag's handles and wheels) for this item are 50 x 35 x 23cm and it should not exceed 10kg in weight. If you are travelling in Flybe Economy Plus you may also carry a laptop
If you need to and are travelling with others then just book one case in as hold luggage which you can take up to 20kg
Visit www.flybe.com

Mediterranean Cruise - ORIANA

About the ship

Captain: Ian Hutley
Country of registry: Bermuda
Port of registry: Hamilton
Entered service: April 1995
Named by: Her Majesty The Queen
Gross Tonnage: 69,000
Length overall: 261m (856ft)
Breadth: 32.2m (105ft)
Draught: 8.2m (27ft)
Service speed: 24 knots
Crew: 800/850
Regular passenger capacity: 1818
Maximum passenger capacity: 1928
Passenger decks: 10
Passenger cabins: 909

Sun Deck
Crow's Nest •   Cyb@study •   Golf Nets • Medina Room

Crows Nest

Medina Room














Lido Deck
Terrace Bar •   Oasis Spa •   Al Fresco Pizzeria •   Terrace Grill •   The Conservatory •   Crystal Pool •   Gym •   Riviera Pool and Bar

Terrace Grill

Riviera Pool

Spa Fountain & Sauna (Gym)


A Deck
Outside Twin (two upper berths)
B Deck
Wedding Chapel •   Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Inside Twin •   Outside Twin with balcony •   Mini-suite Twin with balcony • Suite with balcony
C Deck
Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin with balcony


D Deck
Tiffany's Bar •   Oriana Rhodes at The Curzon Room •   Chaplin's Cinema •   Terrace Pool •   Children's Play Area •   Decibels • Outer Space •   Peter Pan's •   Art Gallery • Crichtons •   The Library •   The Thackeray Room •   Tiffany Court

Atrium (view down to reception)

Atrium (view up to Tiffany's)

The Library

Terrace Pool
















Promende Deck
Anderson's •   Harlequins •   Lord's Tavern • Pacific Lounge •   Monte Carlo Club • Knightsbridge •   Theatre Royal •   Promenade Deck •   Photo Gallery •   Tours Office •   Royal Court

Promenade Deck (Port)

Promenade Deck (Bow)

Harlequins

Theatre Royal

Monte Carlo
















E Deck
Emporium •   Knightsbridge •   The Oriental Restaurant •   The Peninsular Restaurant • Queen's Court •   Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin (two upper berths)

Oriental Restaurant

Peninsular Restaurant


F Deck
Garden Court •   Reception Desk •   Atrium • Inside Twin (two upper berths) •   Outside Twin (two upper berths)

Mediterranean Cruise - ORIANA : Southampton

15-August-2010, Southampton : England : Disembark

Location:
 
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ORIANA - about the ship

Sun Deck

• Crow's Nest •
 
• Cyb@study •
 
• Golf Nets •
• Medina Room

Lido deck

• Terrace Bar •
 
• Oasis Spa •
 
• Al Fresco Pizzeria •
 
• Terrace Grill •
 
• The Conservatory •
 
• Crystal Pool •
 
• Gym •
 
• Riviera Pool and Bar

A Deck
Outside Twin (two upper berths)
B Deck

• Wedding Chapel •
 
• Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
 
• Inside Twin •
 
• Outside Twin with balcony •
 
• Mini-suite Twin with balcony •
• Suite with balcony

C Deck

• Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
 
• Outside Twin (two upper berths) •
 
• Outside Twin with balcony

D Deck

• Tiffany's Bar •
 
• Oriana Rhodes at The Curzon Room •
 
• Chaplin's Cinema •
 
• Terrace Pool •
 
• Children's Play Area •
 
• Decibels •
• Outer Space •
 
• Peter Pan's •
 
• Art Gallery •
• Crichtons •
 
• The Library •
 
• The Thackeray Room •
 
• Tiffany Court

Promende Deck

• Anderson's •
 
• Harlequins •
 
• Lord's Tavern •
• Pacific Lounge •
 
• Monte Carlo Club •
• Knightsbridge •
 
• Theatre Royal •
 
• Promenade Deck •
 
• Photo Gallery •
 
• Tours Office •
 
• Royal Court

E Deck

• Emporium •
 
• Knightsbridge •
 
• The Oriental Restaurant •
 
• The Peninsular Restaurant •
• Queen's Court •
 
• Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
 
• Outside Twin (two upper berths)

F Deck

• Garden Court •
 
• Reception Desk •
 
• Atrium •
• Inside Twin (two upper berths) •
 
• Outside Twin (two upper berths)