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Getting to South West France
Travelling to Aquitane
Fly to Bordeaux and regional airports such as Biarritz and Pau. By road, Calais to Bordeaux should take around 8 hours. There is a good train service from Paris to Aquitaine.
Travelling to Midi Pyrenees
Fly direct to Toulouse, or Ryanair also fly to Rodez. The drive from Calais to the northern end of the Midi Pyrenees will take around 8-9 hours. The Motorail service runs from Calais to Toulouse throughout the holiday season and from Paris (Austerlitz) to Toulouse during the rest of the year.
Travelling to Poitou Charentes
Fly to La Rochelle or Poitiers. The jouney by car to the capital of the region Poitiers takes around 6 hours from Calais. The TGV service runs from Paris to Poitiers (90 minutes) and Angoulême (2 hours).
