Americans going to MXdN?

SloppyOsprey
Edited Date/Time 9/16/2015 3:35pm
Wife and I are about to head to Europe for our honeymoon and we end it with going to MXdN. Wanted to check if any other Mericans were going and wanted to meet up. Or if anyone had gone in previous years and had any tips. If any Euros wanted to hang I'm cool with that too. Super pumped but can't lie, I'm a bit nervous about being somewhere where I don't understand a damn thing they are saying.
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Jefro98 9/16/2015 5:54am
9/16/2015 5:54am
I would be nervous about going to France too.

Anywhere els in Europe they will speak Eglish to you except for France...
crusty_xx 9/16/2015 6:17am
9/16/2015 6:17am
Yep france is pretty bad, only in big hotels or Restaurant you will find english speaking people. At least that's my experience.
But ernee is worth a trip, mxdn 2005 was probably the best race I have ever been to.

Just get an english - french translator on your phone and you're good to go, worked for me Cool

Have fun!
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Jt$ 9/16/2015 6:21am
9/16/2015 6:21am
Look for Matthes and I wandering around.
The Narrator 9/16/2015 6:25am
9/16/2015 6:25am
Spoken like a kid who's never been to France.

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kaidoddragon 9/16/2015 6:49am
9/16/2015 6:49am
I don't live far from Ernee...

You're plane is going to Nantes?
Sandwarrior752 9/16/2015 7:00am
9/16/2015 7:00am
France and Spain barely speak any english except for really touristic locations Silly

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Shouldn't matter that much though, wishing the trip of a lifetime to OP, and hopefully some great racing action!!
2strokerider 9/16/2015 7:05am
9/16/2015 7:05am
Jefro98 wrote:
I would be nervous about going to France too.

Anywhere els in Europe they will speak Eglish to you except for France...
I think that's a common misconception- they teach English from a very young age at schools in france (and most other European countries)

every time we've been to france we've managed ok and my French isn't great. I think they do appreciate you trying to speak to them in their native language even if you're not very good at it. Maybe it depends on which area you go to? we've never really had a problem anyway

will be a hell of a holiday- the atmosphere there this year will be amazing, i'm very jealous because I cant go this year!
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shuggs 9/16/2015 7:11am
9/16/2015 7:11am
Jefro98 wrote:
I would be nervous about going to France too.

Anywhere els in Europe they will speak Eglish to you except for France...
Why should they??? When I went to Spain for hols I did not expect them to speak English and it was pretty pathetic only being able to say hello etc in Spanish by the end of my time there
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Jefro98 9/16/2015 7:25am
9/16/2015 7:25am
Jefro98 wrote:
I would be nervous about going to France too.

Anywhere els in Europe they will speak Eglish to you except for France...
shuggs wrote:
Why should they??? When I went to Spain for hols I did not expect them to speak English and it was pretty pathetic only being able...
Why should they??? When I went to Spain for hols I did not expect them to speak English and it was pretty pathetic only being able to say hello etc in Spanish by the end of my time there
Relax mate.

I'm not pointing fingers to the French, I'm just telling the guy my experiences there.
travis-grant 9/16/2015 7:41am
9/16/2015 7:41am
Barcia, webb and martin!! Cmon man, u should know this by now.

I dont know how some people make it through daily life. I really dont
SloppyOsprey 9/16/2015 7:57am
9/16/2015 7:57am
kaidoddragon wrote:
I don't live far from Ernee...

You're plane is going to Nantes?
We start in London for a few days, Eurostar to Paris for a few days, Amboise for a day, Le Mans for a day and then we are staying in Grand Mayenne Hotel for the race. I know its like 20-25km away from Ernee but I figured I could pay the ex. pensive cab ride if necessary. Any help/suggestions is greatly appreciated and I'll pay it back in food, alcohol, cash.
travis-grant 9/16/2015 8:35am
9/16/2015 8:35am
kaidoddragon wrote:
I don't live far from Ernee...

You're plane is going to Nantes?
SloppyOsprey wrote:
We start in London for a few days, Eurostar to Paris for a few days, Amboise for a day, Le Mans for a day and then...
We start in London for a few days, Eurostar to Paris for a few days, Amboise for a day, Le Mans for a day and then we are staying in Grand Mayenne Hotel for the race. I know its like 20-25km away from Ernee but I figured I could pay the ex. pensive cab ride if necessary. Any help/suggestions is greatly appreciated and I'll pay it back in food, alcohol, cash.

Pop up to manchester, ill take you on the best night of your lives hqha
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Prntscrn 9/16/2015 8:42am
9/16/2015 8:42am
Unless they are from France Laughing
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steve_97060 9/16/2015 10:42am
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get that from all of your world travels did you?
kaidoddragon 9/16/2015 12:06pm
9/16/2015 12:06pm
kaidoddragon wrote:
I don't live far from Ernee...

You're plane is going to Nantes?
SloppyOsprey wrote:
We start in London for a few days, Eurostar to Paris for a few days, Amboise for a day, Le Mans for a day and then...
We start in London for a few days, Eurostar to Paris for a few days, Amboise for a day, Le Mans for a day and then we are staying in Grand Mayenne Hotel for the race. I know its like 20-25km away from Ernee but I figured I could pay the ex. pensive cab ride if necessary. Any help/suggestions is greatly appreciated and I'll pay it back in food, alcohol, cash.
I live 2-3 hours from Ernée. What can I do to help ?
neverwas 9/16/2015 12:27pm
9/16/2015 12:27pm
You will have a blast and it's probably better off that you can't understand what they are saying as most of the time it is not flattering. Woohoo
Congrats on the marriage and have a great honeymoon!
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The Rock 9/16/2015 12:33pm
9/16/2015 12:33pm
kaidoddragon wrote:
I live 2-3 hours from Ernée. What can I do to help ?
If I may be so bold as to jump in please:

What is the best way to get from NTE to Ernee using public transportation? I land Thursday afternoon mid afternoon and am wondering how long it will take to go the 170km by public transport. Love riding the trains in Europe and wish the US had a system like Europe's.

Merci beaucoup!
SloppyOsprey 9/16/2015 3:10pm
9/16/2015 3:10pm
kaidoddragon wrote:
I don't live far from Ernee...

You're plane is going to Nantes?
SloppyOsprey wrote:
We start in London for a few days, Eurostar to Paris for a few days, Amboise for a day, Le Mans for a day and then...
We start in London for a few days, Eurostar to Paris for a few days, Amboise for a day, Le Mans for a day and then we are staying in Grand Mayenne Hotel for the race. I know its like 20-25km away from Ernee but I figured I could pay the ex. pensive cab ride if necessary. Any help/suggestions is greatly appreciated and I'll pay it back in food, alcohol, cash.
kaidoddragon wrote:
I live 2-3 hours from Ernée. What can I do to help ?
Any transportation to the track or from would be amazing! But don't go too far out of your way. We're staying in Mayenne. I would throw you gas money, food, beverage etc. If you're not going to the race don't worry about it. My plan was for the hotel to arrange a taxi for us.
KaptenStarkvin 9/16/2015 3:35pm
9/16/2015 3:35pm
Most euros speak pretty good english these days.
Never been to spain so can't comment on that, but france, germany and especially italy can be a bit tricky if you don't know the native tongue. But if you simplify your language down to just a few key words you can get by most of the time.

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