Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TIPS FOR DISABLED TRAVELLERS
1. BEFORE YOU LEAVE
France is working hard to improve access to all of its services. Before you go it's worth
checking out the RADA (the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation) web-
site for general information on disabled and older people travelling abroad. The best
source of information on disabled facilities in France is the Association des Paralysés
de France (APF), which produces an annual
Guide Vacances
holiday booklet. For ad-
vice in English, and a range of other languages, visit the France tourist office website
for your own country.
RADAR • 12 City Forum, 250 City Rd, London • 020 7250 3222 •
Google Map
APF •
www.apf.asso.fr
2. HOLIDAY COMPANIES
Access Travel offers wheelchair-accessible properties that have been inspected or sug-
gested by a wheelchair user. They also offer special air fares worldwide and will liaise
with airlines to arrange services. The website
www.youreable.com
offers advice on or-
ganizing all aspects of your holiday, as well as specialized holidays for people with dis-
abilities.
Access Travel •
www.access-travel.co.uk
3. AIRPORTS
Under current EU law, airports serving more than 150,000 passengers per year must
provide free assistance to disabled passengers. At Nice and Marseille airports, they
suggest you notify them 36-hours in advance.
IDEM Multi Services • 08 20 42 33
33 (Nice) • 04 42 14 27 42 (Marseille)
4. MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
Admission is free to blind people and others in need in most major museums and art
galleries in Nice, Avignon and Marseille. Most have audio and Braille guides in Eng-
lish. Some museums also loan wheelchairs.
