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Old 10-28-2006, 02:54 AM   #15
brunoffrance
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Originally Posted by golddigger
Hi Bruno --

A = Autoroute, like A8

RN = Route Nationale, like RN1

D as in D2085

You probably know where they run.. Speaking as someone who still owns a house in Roquefort-les-Pins (06) I am somewhat familiar with tight roads, but I've never driven anything like a big Airstream there. Its been many years since I drove anything but a small rental car in Europe. This is why I am asking someone like yourself, with real experience.

Thanks for the website pointer. What do you use for GPS software, if anything? Over here I use Street Atlas USA and it works pretty good. I use a Garmin GPS with that. SA USA claims support for Canada as well but the maps are very unreliable with that package to the point where you can get yourself into trouble.

Hi,
i use the TOMTOM system that is very precise comparated to my Dayton GPS with large screen (older and very more expensive when I bougt it ); Its a 3D GPS and you can add foreign map with small memory card; the TOMTOM is about 350 Euros now and has a great succes in Europe;;

Don't be afraid about tight roads in the south of FRANCE but the problem are when you entry in typical old french villages... But if you take care of the signs and indications, NO problems at all;

Bruno.
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