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Driving in Europe
ABOVE: A vintage cabriolet on a corniche road in Luxembourg. INSET BELOW: Minicars in Montmarte, Parisian parking.
When to comeSpring and fall are the best times for a motoring vacation in Northern and Central Europe. In Southern Europe, winter can also be pleasant if you avoid the Christmas break. If your vacation is tied to the school calendar, try visiting in June, before the summer season reaches its peak. Where to go
Other driving strategies are more practical:
Next page: Renting and driving tips
Last updated January 29, 2008 |
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Car
travel in Europe can be a joy or a nightmare, depending on where and when you
drive. During August, when countless millions of Europeans pack up their family
cars and drive to the beaches or mountains, traffic jams can rob even the most
scenic European touring routes of their charm. And at any time of year, driving
in
a major city like London, Paris, or Rome can be nerve-wracking (or at
least unpleasant) to the foreign tourist. 
Many tourists, especially those from North America, make the mistake of
planning car itineraries built around Europe's largest cities. They end up
having to cope with nerve-wracking traffic, scarce parking, and unfamiliar
regulations--all while trying to catch a glimpse of the sights through a mass of
cars, motorscooters, bikes, and tour buses. 