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Advice on car hire in France with Auto Europe

Whether you need a hire car for your holiday abroad, or simply wish to rent a car for business, Auto Europe want to give you a few tips to make your car hire in France easier.

1. Prior to arriving to your pick up location, review on the booking confirmation and the name of the supplier (e.g. Europcar, Avis, Hertz, etc.)

2. Present your passport, voucher, credit card and driving license. Some countries (especially countries outside Europe) also insist all drivers carry an International Driving Permit.

3. Please check and read the term and conditions with the supplier to ensure no surprise payments when you collect your car (e.g. If you are driving to a different country such as Spain, check your policy covers this.)

4. Ensure the car hire contract includes a very accurate description of the condition of the car (e.g. any damage, scratches, etc.)

5. Check the vehicle is carrying the required safety equipment for the country you are travelling in.

6. Review the fuel policy with the supplier. Normally, all vehicles must be returned full of fuel or you will be charged the refill amount.

Les Trois Glorieuses celebrated in Beaune

The oldest traditional wine auction, Les Trois Glorieuses, starts this year with a street festival in Beaune and an open house wine tasting and finishes on the Sunday with the world famous auction in the Hospices de Beaune.

For the sportiest tourists a half-marathon race is organised on the Saturday afternoon in the vineyards surrounding Beaune.

If you want to enjoy the pleasure of this atmosphere for one more day, on the Monday Meursault organises the Paulée, a winegrowers' banquet to celebrate the end of the grape-harvest.

Beaune car rental.

Reims Jazz Festival

The Reims Jazz Festival dates back to 1994 and hosts a variety of innovative jazz (contemporary, fusion, etc.) concerts throughout the city, from November 12 to 22.

Reims car hire.

Salon des Saveurs opens doors in Arras

The seventh Salon Regional des Saveurs will welcome 20,000 gastronomy enthusiasts in the Exhibition Centre of Arras.

This regional show features the tastiest products of the soils of Northern France: traditional beers and ciders, foie gras, flemish delicacies, chocolates, roasted coffees, brandies, biscuits, waffles, candies, sea foods, jams, honeys and of course an extraordinary variety of cheeses, from November 21 to 23.

Arras car rental.

The Six Jours Cyclistes de Grenoble

NEARLY a whole week is set aside for cycling fans to celebrate the 6 Jours Cyclistes de Grenoble, which sees some of the biggest names in the sport visit the town.

Races and events take place around the Grenoble cycle track with famous cyclists from the past such as Eddy Merckx and Bernard Thévenet turning up, from October 23 to 28, 2008.

Grenoble car hire

Video, an Art, an History in Montpellier

The Musée Fabre, in Montpellier, offers a real historical retrospective of video art from 1965 until nowadays, with a selection of works belonging to the New Media collection of the centre Georges Pompidou.

Video as a creative means of expression first appeared in the 1960s and has considerably developed during the last 40 years. It is marking our time as much as photography marked 19th Century, from October 25 to January 18, 2009.

Car rental in Montpellier

Doors open at Musée International de la Parfumerie

The spiritual home of the perfume industry has reopened its doors as the Musée International de la Parfumerie, in Grasse, is now open to visitors. The museum has doubled its display area and features over 3,000 artefacts and it will feature items that mark modern perfumery and the work of designers, while welcoming school visits.

Grasse car hire

Silk Road Horse Show

Following a great success last year, the Silk Road Horse Show is back at Chantilly, Picardy. This original creation leads spectators through the fascinating and captivating world of nomadic horse riders travelling on the Silk Road from East to West.

Seven riders and twenty horses garbed in costumes and harnesses from India, China and Mongolia take part in the show, on November 2 and 9, 2008.

Chantilly, Paris, car hire

Festival of Underwater Images

Marvel at the Festival of Underwater Images, taking place in Antibes Juan les Pins, where some of the finest proponents of underwater photography will be showing off their work, as well as taking part in events and competitions, in a show that attracts around 25,000 people, from October 29 to November 2, 2008.

Antibes car hire

Agen celebrates its dried prunes

Agen celebrates its prune with a weekend festival – taste and learn more with music and dancing in a festive mood, from August 29 to 31, 2008.

Car hire in Agen