Correction de questions

[Fiona766]

Bonjour,

J'ai une correction de ces réponses que j'ai formulées comme si j'étais une agent de voyage.

Merci beaucoup,

Léonie.

- Where in France are you based and how has your daily life changed since the pandemic?

Our agency is based in Paris. 

Fortunately the situation is improving in Paris (and in France in general) and we can step by step restart our business.

The most important tourist attractions are open too - they apply the new booking conditions, with a limited number of people.

 

We have been able to adapt our products to safety regulations.

 

All our services are in respect of sanitary measures:

- the guide comes with visor, mask and tube of hand sanitizer

- the guide respects and makes respect the barrier gestures

- our suppliers (hotels, transport companies, tastings spots) follow stringent biosecurity protocols.

- if you book a shared tour, everything is operating at the moment as all our tours are in small groups. 

 

Life is slowly back to normal. We are still working at home office and we ensure the follow-up of each issue. 

Also, our company has been taking additional measures to adapt our office with safety conditions to return to when the time comes.   

 

Personally, I see this time as an adaptation time, you have to be flexible and know how to "take advantage" of this extraordinary situation.

During the lockdown people have stopped. In the literal and figurative sense of the word. The streets of Paris were empty, can you imagine that?

Everything is changing, whether we like it or not.

We could find time to spend  with our family, go out for a walk, call people you've never had enough time for. No one's in a hurry, no rush, no running.

 

There was a time when we were able to travel up to 100km from home. Here in Paris we have fascinating places nearby that we can enjoy.

For example during this time I visited Chartres - 90km from Paris. it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is dominated by the gothic cathedral of 12 th century.

This unique spot is just a 1h15 drive from Paris or you can also take a direct train.

 

- What are the restrictions travelers need to be aware of when traveling to France?

The mask is obligatory in all common areas (transport, supermarkets, museums, shopping centres).
In the streets it is recommended but not mandatory for the moment (city prefects are currently studying this issue).
In restaurants the number of seats is limited, so to avoid waiting a long time or not being able to enter it is better to reserve the table in advance.

For the most famous tourist sites (such as Louvre for example) it is mandatory to take your place in advance and book it by Internet.

 

- Have you seen an increase in particular experiences and/or locations for travelers, such as a surge of demand for hikes or self-drive instead of public transportation?

Honestly, we are still receiving requests for train tickets.  The transport company (SNCF) is committed to protect customers.
Here are some of the measures that have been put in place:
To enforce the wearing of masks by staff and customers.
Guests not wearing masks are not allowed on board.
At the station and in all our sales areas, hydroalcoholic gel is available for use in the following areas
Cleaning is reinforced and contact surfaces are disinfected with a virucidal product several times a day.

 

- What's your favorite destination in France and why?

I've travelled a lot in France, it's really my passion to discover these different places.
There are places for every taste: big cities, medieval villages, the sea, mountains, vineyards, extraordinary food.
I dreamed for many years to see the lavender fields. And finally I went there.

In the heart of the Drome provençale you have a Chateau of Grignan (built on a rocky headland overlooking the village).

Right in front of that castle there are lavender fields. This mix of medieval architecture and nature (plus the colour of the lavender) makes this visit unforgettable.

 

- For anyone traveling to France within the next few weeks and months, do you have any recommendations on where to go and what to see, taking the current situation into consideration?

International news suggests that in the coming weeks / months tourism in France will be mostly European. Restrictions with far away destinations are still in place.

 In view of the current situation I see that the length of stay for this period is shorter than usual. 

People prefer to travel but not to leave their country for long periods of time. 

 It will be necessary to privilege the "atypical" places, to avoid the armoured beaches and to find quieter places. But of course, this could be in combination with "must to be seen" sites. 

The notion of slow tourism is becoming more and more popular: discovering enchanting landscapes while taking your time, getting fully immersed in the nature that surrounds us, favouring encounters and savouring the pleasures of the table.

Sure, all depends on the clients' projects and desires - our team is always ready to listen and we adapt our products according to the clients' needs.  

 

- With the uncertainty of the current situation it is very difficult to predict the future, but what do you recommend travelers planning for 2021 at the moment especially in regards to travel styles and itineraries?

We are already working very actively for 2021. 

Many clients who could not come this year are changing the dates for 2021. We are happy to see that people are still interested in traveling and we, on our side, are ensuring all the necessary security measures. Our job is to be proactive, adaptable and to try to understand everyone's needs.
It will not be necessary to avoid big cities or the most famous sites because everyone sets up the rules of the visits respecting the health advice. The mask door, the limited number of tickets and the social distancing are set up. Just be aware of the situation and take more care of the protection of yourself and others.

[Jean B]

Bonsoir Léonie,

Il y a 17 heures, Fiona766 a dit :

Bonjour,

J'ai une correction de ces réponses que j'ai formulées comme si j'étais une agent de voyage.

Merci beaucoup,

Léonie.

- Where in France are you based and how has your daily life changed since the pandemic?

Our agency is based in Paris. 

Fortunately the situation is improving in Paris (and in France in general) and we can step by step restart our business step by step. << Mieux vaut ne pas séparer le modal et le verbe.

The most important tourist attractions are open too - they apply the new booking conditions, with a limited number of people.

 

We have been able to adapt our products to safety regulations.

 

All our services are in respect of  comply with sanitary measures:

- the guide comes with visor, mask and tube of hand sanitizer

- the guide respects and makes respect enforces the barrier gestures

- our suppliers (hotels, transport companies, tastings spots) follow stringent biosecurity protocols.

- if you book a shared tour, everything is operating at the moment as all our tours are operated in small groups. 

 

Life is slowly back to normal. We are still working at home office and we ensure the follow-up of each issue. 

Also our company has been taking additional measures to adapt our office with to safety conditions to return to when the time comes.  << Je ne comprends pas ce que tu as voulu dire là. Même si ce n'est pas évident, il faut t'efforcer de toujours penser en anglais, pas en français. Avec de la pratique, cela se fera sans que tu t'en aperçoives. ?

 

Personally, I see regard this time period as an adaptation time one, you have to be flexible and know how to "take advantage" of this extraordinary situation.

During the lockdown people have stopped in the literal and figurative sense of the word. The streets of Paris were empty, can you imagine that?

Everything is changing, whether we like it or not.

We could find time to spend  with our family, go out for a walk, call people you've never had enough time for. No one's in a hurry, no rush, no running.

 

There was a time when we were able to travel up to 100km from home. Here in Paris we have fascinating places nearby that we can enjoy.

For example during this time I visited Chartres - 90km from Paris. it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is dominated by the 12 th century gothic cathedral.

This unique spot is just a one hour and a quarter/seventy-five minutes drive from Paris or you can also take a direct train.

 

- What are the restrictions travelers need to be aware of when traveling to France?

The mask is compulsory/obligatory in all common areas (transport, supermarkets, museums, shopping centres).
In the streets it is recommended but not mandatory for the moment (city prefects are currently studying this issue).
In restaurants the number of seats is limited ; so to avoid waiting a long time or not being able to enter it is better to book/reserve the table in advance. << Pléonasme !

For the most famous tourist sites (such as Louvre for example) it is mandatory to take buy your place ticket in advance and or book it by on the Internet.

 

- Have you seen an increase in particular experiences and/or locations for travelers, such as a surge of demand for hikes or self-drive instead of public transportation?

Honestly, we are still receiving requests for train tickets.  The transport company (SNCF) is committed to protect customers.
Here are some of the measures that have been put in place/implemented:
To enforce the wearing of masks by staff and customers.
Guests not wearing masks are not allowed on board.
At the station and in all our sales areas, hydroalcoholic gel is available for use in the following areas
Cleaning is reinforced and contact surfaces are disinfected with a virucidal product several times a day.

 

- What's your favorite destination in France and why?

I've travelled a lot in France, it's really my passion to discover these different places.
There are places for every taste: big cities, medieval villages, the sea, mountains, vineyards, extraordinary food.
For many years I had dreamed of seeing the lavender fields and eventually/finally I went there.

In the heart of the Drome provençale you have a Chateau of Grignan (built on a rocky headland overlooking the village).

Right in front of that castle there are lavender fields. This mix of medieval architecture and nature (plus the colour of the lavender) makes this visit unforgettable.

 

- For anyone traveling to France within the next few weeks and months, do you have any recommendations on where to go and what to see, taking the current situation into consideration?

International news suggests that in the coming weeks / months tourism in France will be mostly European. Restrictions with far away destinations are still in place.

 In view of the current situation I see that the length of stay for this period is shorter than usual. 

People prefer to travel but not to leave their country for long periods of time. 

 It will be necessary to privilege the "atypical" places, to avoid the armoured full/packed/loaded beaches and to find quieter places. But of course, this could be in combination with "must to be seen" sites. << Attention au sens de l'adjectif "blindé". Que je sache, les plages ne sont pas recouvertes de plaques d'acier comme les chars d'assaut, du moins pas encore !

The notion of slow tourism is becoming more and more popular: discovering enchanting landscapes while taking your time, getting fully immersed in the nature that surrounds us, favouring encounters and savouring the pleasures of the table.

Sure, all depends on the clients' projects and desires - our team is always ready to listen and we adapt our products according to the clients' needs.  

 

- With the uncertainty of the current situation it is very difficult to predict the future, but what do you recommend travelers planning for 2021 at the moment especially in regards to travel styles and itineraries?

We are already working very actively for 2021. 

Many clients who could not come this year are changing the dates for 2021. We are happy to see that people are still interested in traveling and we, on our side, are ensuring all the necessary security measures. Our job is to be proactive, adaptable and to try to understand everyone's needs.
It will not be necessary to avoid big cities or the most famous sites because everyone sets up the rules of the visits respecting the health advice. The mask door, the limited number of tickets and the social <(*)> physical distancing are set up. Just be aware of the situation and take more care of the protection of be more careful to protect yourself and others.

<(*)> La distanciation sociale reviendrait à faire de l'ostracisme !

 

[Fiona766]

Bonjour et merci beaucoup!

J'ai fait beaucoup de fautes. Ah celle de la distanciation est terrible, effectivement je pense en français..

bon weekend, Léonie.