Charles,
Thanks. What paperwork might I need from my agent, given that my own insurance doesn't provide me any coverage? Are they likely to want to see proof of US insurance for some reason? Would my normal wallet card be enough? Do I need one of those International Driving Permit things? (I'm not sure what the point of that thing is, as all that does is translate stuff into other languages.)
As for navigating, the A20 will get me most of the way to my destination and I've got Michelin maps of the country and the Dordogne and my girlfriend as a navigator. I'll use my iPhone for GPS if I need it.
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Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn
Talk to your own insurance agent before you go and get whatever paperwork you could possibly need. The French are crazy about paperwork....they love it....
Another suggestion I've got is to take your own GPS and put all your important addresses in it before you leave. If you speak / understand any French at all set the language to French. In English it will mangle the street names so badly you won't recognize them when you see them.
The street names change every block in towns and between roundabouts (which are about every 1/4 mile outside of towns) so that throws a wrench in the works every few minutes. And DON'T stop going into a roundabout. If you miss your exit go 'round again... Beautiful country, great people, outstanding wine... have fun!
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