Rob Roy Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 My M-in-L is flying from Norwich to Bordeaux in a couple of weeks time. We have not been to the airport before and I wondered if anyone could tell me whether it will be difficult for her to find her way through customs etc. She is 79 and very on the ball, but finds Stansted daunting (unsuprisingly!) which is why we are trying this route for her as she only lives about half a mile from Norwich airport. Is there free parking at Bordeaux for us, and is it difficult to find a place to park? (Limoges is a nightmare now due to all the UK long term dumpers[:@])Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiling a frog Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 If she follows the other passengers then she hopefully will arrive in the baggage hall there is no customs as such just the douinas who want to see your passport then it is out into arrivals hallThere is free parking for half an hour otherwise you pay, huge car parks so no problems parking ,just remember to take your ticket with you and pay in the terminal building before you go back to the car Do a search for bordeaux airport which gives all the info on parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 [quote user="Rob Roy"]My M-in-L is flying from Norwich to Bordeaux in a couple of weeks time. We have not been to the airport before and I wondered if anyone could tell me whether it will be difficult for her to find her way through customs etc. She is 79 and very on the ball, but finds Stansted daunting (unsuprisingly!) which is why we are trying this route for her as she only lives about half a mile from Norwich airport. Is there free parking at Bordeaux for us, and is it difficult to find a place to park? (Limoges is a nightmare now due to all the UK long term dumpers[:@])Thanks.[/quote]The airport terminal has recently been extended, but it is nothing compared to Stansted, or even Manchester. It is still really very dinky. A bit like Norwich.[:)] I'm sure she'll be fine; both our mums were. They are in their 80's and also find the bigger airports too much these days.For the return journey, don't park in the parking designated for 'departures'. It's really horrible for pedestrians and drivers. It's dark, with narrow, steep ramps. Just use the arrivals parking again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Bordeaux airport is user friendly and restores ones belief that airports can be pleasant places, after the horrors of Stanstead and Gatwick. The restautant is very pleasant too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Yes, Bordeaux definitely rates as a user friendly airport IMHO. I don't think I have been to one that is easier (and I have been to quite a few!)One word of warning, allow plenty of time to get round the Bordeaux ring road especially if you are travelling in the rush hour.[blink]Depending on arrival / departure time you could always stop for lunch and a quick shop at Ikea.[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Depending on arrival / departure time you could always stop for lunch and a quick shop at Ikea.I quick shop at IKEA ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I'll endorse what others have said about Bordeaux Air port being user-friendly. I think it's one of the best, if not the best I've ever used. It even has its own rows of vines.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 "I quick shop at IKEA ??? "O.K. Anton, maybe with luck [;-)] it can be stretched to half a day (or more[:)]) it all depends on flight times and traffic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Or, realistically, how much the man of the family is prepared to sit in the cafe?[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 [quote user="Blanche Neige"]"I quick shop at IKEA ??? "O.K. Anton, maybe with luck [;-)] it can be stretched to half a day (or more[:)]) it all depends on flight times and traffic![/quote]And how long it takes to get the meat balls up to temperature.............[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks everyone for the helpful information. Re Ikea - I don't think I could drag my husband in there on point of death [:-))]- he had one experience of Ikea in Nottingham when we took our youngest son to university and that was more than enough for him!![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Ah but Bordeaux Ikea is something else and IMHO far more civilised than any of the U.K. ones I have been to.OH likes to shop there if we are passing and my elderly father and MIL thought the whole concept (especially the lunch) was excellent.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie15again Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Bordeaux airport is pleasant, not many airports are! They have planted more vines this year and the downstairs cafe has had a makeover. The free 30 mins parking is useful. We have stopped going to Ikea each time ( a much better experience than UK Ikeas!) and now go to the enormous Auchan instead- they are doing buy one get one free on some cartons of 6 Medoc and St Emilions. We bought a trolley load and then went back the next day for more ( yes, it's the season for loads of airport trips !). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc17 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Depending on the day of travel the Norwich to Bordeaux arrival time is perfect for lunch at Ikea. Two hot dogs and a coffee for less than two euros - bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 [quote]OH likes to shop there if we are passing and my elderly father and MIL thought the whole concept (especially the lunch) was excellent.[:)] [/quote]BALLS............................[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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