JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL IN AQUITAINE


	SURFACE TRAVEL


	TRAIN
	Eurostar runs a service from St Pancras to St Jean Station, Bordeaux (changing at Paris or Lille). This takes about nine hours, time to read a whole book on jazz harmony ! This is also the most enviromentally friendly way to travel with very low carbon emissions compared to flying.
	There's also a coach service from Victoria Coach Station straight through to Bordeaux. From there you can take a local train (regular services throughout the day) to Bergerac. Younger students can take advantage of special rail deals for the under 26s. Check out the links below. These deals are also available for older students , but are more expensive. There are discounts available on Eurostar (get off at Calais and start using your pass) plus 50% off ferry crossing prices with P&O .
	The main site for european train travel including INTER-RAIL
		www.raileurope.co.uk
	Pick up cheap airline - style deals including www.voyages-sncf.com for local travel.
		www.tgv.co.uk
	CAR HIRE Car hire is available in Bergerac from the major car-hire firms. We are based deep in the country and having your own transport can add considerably to your enjoyment of the holiday, particularly for those accompanied by spouses or partners. The car journey between Bergerac and Chateau Monteton takes about 45 minutes. TRANSFERS We can only guarantee to pick up those who arrive on the first Saturday and return the following Saturday at Bergerac station (or airport). A coach or mini-bus (dependent on numbers) will be there to meet the Saturday trains from Bordeaux and Libourne. Our intrepid driver, Simon, will attempt to collect students arriving at different times, but we can't promise anything. Sorry.
	GET TO KNOW OUR INTREPID DRIVER SIMON (HE'S THE ONE MEETING YOU AT THE STATION OR AIRPORT)
	SEE SIMON ON WORKING LUNCH (Links to BBC site)









	CAR
	Perhaps the most economical way is to travel by car with friends or partners. Last year we had several students who arranged car-sharing. If you are interested in this option tell us and we'll try to put you in contact with like-minded students. Of course you'll be needing a method of crossing the channel. If you look at our links page you'll find links to the sites of the main ferry companies. You can drive down from the ferry ports in one day or you can take longer over the journey and make it part of the holiday. Which ever way you're traveling, let us know when you book and we'll give you as much information and advice as possible, including the best car routes. For people travelling from Dover via Calais/Boulogne using ferries or the tunnel click on the link below for a suggested route, bypassing Paris to the west. If you take a different crossing, pick the route further down. DRIVING FROM DOVER / BOULOGNE TO MONTETON






	AIR TRAVEL

	Our nearest airport is at BERGERAC. A coach or mini-bus (dependent on numbers) will be there to meet the Saturday flights from FlyBE and RYANAIR, and return you at the end of your stay. Flight prices on both Ryanair and FlyBE can be low if you book early enough. So we strongly suggest you book your tickets as soon as your place on the course is confirmed, and watch out for special offers. (UK customers - why not use a Ryanair Credit card or a FlyBE card to pay for the summer school and claim a free flight to Bergerac Airport ? - just an idea. You have to pay taxes and charges on both these offers but it could still work out significantly cheaper)
	RYANAIR runs services between the following airports and Bergerac
	STANSED (LONDON) - BERGERAC
	LIVERPOOL - BERGERAC
	BRISTOL - BERGERAC
	EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT- BERGERAC

	BRITISH EUROPEAN (FlyBE) runs services between the following airports and Bergerac
	LONDON GATWICK - BERGERAC
	EDINBURGH - BERGERAC
	BIRMINGHAM - BERGERAC
	EXETER - BERGERAC
	LEEDS / BRADFORD - BERGERAC
	SOUTHAMPTON - BERGERAC
	BRITISH EUROPEAN (FlyBE) fly direct from Southampton. This is could be a good substitute for London-Stansted, particularly if you live to the south of the capital. You can get a train from Waterloo or Clapham Junction to the airport, which has it's own station on the Waterloo-Southampton route.

	CAR HIRE Car hire is available at Bergerac airport from the major car-hire firms. We are based deep in the country and having your own transport can add considerably to your enjoyment of the holiday, particularly for those accompanied by spouses or partners. The car journey between Bergerac and Chateau Monteton takes about 45 minutes. TRANSFERS We can only guarantee to pick up those who arrive on the first Saturday and return the following Saturday at Bergerac Airport (or station). A coach or mini-bus (dependent on numbers) will be there to meet the Saturday flights from FlyBE and RYANAIR. Our intrepid driver, Simon, will attempt to collect students arriving at different times, but we can't promise anything. Sorry.
	GET TO KNOW OUR INTREPID DRIVER SIMON (HE'S THE ONE MEETING YOU AT THE AIRPORT)
	SEE SIMON ON WORKING LUNCH (Links to BBC site)


	BORDEAUX AIRPORT Check out the links page for flight information from British Airways, FlyBE, and BmiBaby to Bordeaux, but if you choose to fly there you'll have to find your own way to Bergerac. .
	There is a coach service ferrying travelers between Bordeaux airport and the railway station, Gare St.Jean, from there you can take a local train (regular services throughout the day) to Bergerac or Marmande - our nearest stations, where we'll meet you.
	TOULOUSE AIRPORT Another option is Toulouse airport served by British Airways, FlyBE, AirFrance, Easyjet and BmiBaby (British Midland). Car hire is also available at both airports.
	If you're traveling from the UK but outside the South-East area, BmiBaby fly to Bordeaux and Toulouse from Manchester, EMA (East Midlands Airport) and Cardiff. Please give us information about your travel plans on the booking form.

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