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Transportation Participants must arrange and pay for their own transportation. Participants may fly to Bordeaux and then take a train to Arcachon. The Bordeaux-to-Arcachon train schedule varies, but typically trains depart hourly and travel time is 35-55 minutes. Airfare directly to Paris can be relatively inexpensive, especially from consolidators (see below). The train trip from Paris to Bordeaux takes three hours via the high-speed T.G.V. Most years, several airlines discount fares for their summer flights during February. Absent discounted fares, ticket consolidators usually have relatively inexpensive tickets for flights from Chicago to Paris via Air France or other carriers. These fares often provide greater flexibility in arranging return flights (e.g., from a European city other than Paris, or without trip-length limitations that often apply to traditional airline tickets). Eurail passes are often useful, especially if the student expects to travel before or after the academic program. Students must purchase these passes in the United States before departure for Europe. Also, it is usually possible to purchase reduced-fare group and youth (25 and under) passes in France. These fares often include date and time restrictions. Travel agencies are a good source of information regarding flight availability, Eurail passes, and ticket prices. In addition, reduced fares may be available when purchased directly from the airlines online, or from online ticket consolidators. The Council Travel web site may be helpful when participants are making travel arrangements, as it caters to students traveling internationally. It sells and provides information on airline tickets, Eurail passes, hotel and hostel reservations, and international student IDs (many museums and attractions provide discounts upon presentation of the ID).
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