European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 18, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse The roman Arena at Aries is so Well preserved the it is still in use. Planning the trip Here Are some tips for those planning Atrip o major Louril season in Provence runs rom april to october peaking in july when the major cities hold festivals Aries specializes in dance and August when most of Franco goes on vacation. The bullfight season in the roman Arena begins Al easter with almost weekly fights in the summer including Spanish style and the Provencal Windy i he Bull survives the French National railways society National do Cheminis de Fer offer a variety of rail passes which can be purchased through travel agents and Are a real bargain if you do a lot of train Raveling. The Michelin Green guide to Provence available in English is unbeatable with information on the area s history architecture geology and principal crops sights and cities Are graded by stars from Throe Worth a special journey to none Michelin s red guide to France is Best known for its restaurant ratings but also lists hotels in All Price ranges Ariel is an overnight train trip from Calais or pans thetge super express trains connect Paris and Provence in Little More than four hours but even the lesser trains Are fast clean and comfortable for overnight trips you can Reserve a Couchetta in a compartment where the seats convert into bunks or a regular Sleeper. Overnight trains Are Handy if you Don t have hotel reservations since you can make the rounds As other travellers Are checking out. During the summer months reservations might be a Good idea although you Are unlikely to end up in the Street. Ii you re stuck the tourist office can probably Book a room for a Small fee most hotel owners and shopkeepers do not speak much English but arc accustomed to dealing with foreign tourists and will go at teas half Way especially if you know the common Courtesy phrases take Bonjour. Madame Banks and other businesses close Down in the Early afternoon for a two or three hour lunch. Cafes the tourist and Post offices and the More touristy stores remain open and so do monuments and museums during the tourist season. Aries has lots Al hotels from the four Star Julius Caesar to one and no Star operations. The cheap i hotels provide double rooms with a sink and Bidet for 70 to 80 francs about $12 a night and Many Are Friendly family run operations in the heart of the City to travel in France most americans need visas obtainable from the French consulate some itt offices Olfer courier service for a fee. However military personnel stationed in Europe can enter France by showing leave orders and military id a visa is not required. But family members and civilians must have the visa. Visas Are available for three Days three months or three years Cost is about s3 50. $1d and $17 respectively. Information about hotels festivals and package hours is available through travel age noes of from the French National tourist Tolice 17 Ruede i in Senieur Keller f 75740 Paris. Lion Marseille Mediterranean sea gust to. 19b7 Tia it Ltd at let a fix it one at on outta ending Tigett of French prove. The stars and stripes Page 15
