Les Gaulois (romary)

Hello, For people interested for maps in Slovakia for hiking and or geocaching. I could not by throut amazon the Austrian map (freytag). Sorry Balkansabranje it was a very idea but it did not work. But it is very easy to find VKU maps in Slovakia (http://www.vku.sk/uk_05_03.html). They good 1/50000 and 1/25000 map for hiking. And they have the very good idea to put a very convenient ruler in each map to calculate the coordinate with a good precision. It is also very easy to find hiking guide for the main hiking areas areas. Thank you for all the ones who help me throug the forum or directly on my email. Les gaulois

You can drop a message at http://www.geocache.be/forum_fr/index.php?act=idx. The forum is on geocaching.be but I far as I know this is the only forum on French and there is a place for caches in France see "international". Les gaulois

Hello, welcome in my country. First you can have a look at the topic "caching in France" in the all nation forum, you will find several advises about caching in Pris and around Paris. Then the list of caches in Paris are : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...83&lon=2.363367 If you look at the descriptions of the dufferent caches you will see when it is in Paris "intra muros" (as we say in French) or for some caches our you can go with the subway (the subway in paris is very well organise). Les gaulois Romary

Afet Millynet recommandation and advice for an area I particular like near Paris find bellow a recommandation for the South of France I visited 2 caches near Nimes aand Avignon last week end : I particular recommand the 1st one (the 2nd one is not bad also) Garigue n°1 la Chapelle : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...e5-f8737f38dfcd Grigue n°2 l'église : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...2a-346060a74e6e Bon voyage Les gaulois

From Avignon, you can go to "le pont du gard" : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...f1-c2a3c40c3346 Le Pont du Gard was build by the Roman 2000 years ago (about) List of caches based on le Pont du Gard : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...9439&lon=4.5371 Les gaulois

I did not the opportunity to geoccache near Besancon but you have some caches (not a lot I'm afraid). Saut du Doub http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=97228 . I do not how is the cache but the place is nice and not very far from Besançon. The list of caches based on the "saut du Doub (mainly in Switzeland) : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...85&lon=6.714083 Les gaulois

Hello, In my country the number of geocacher is low (probably higher than in your country by low compare to other countries). When I started geocaching an other geocacher from nederland gave the advise to put caches in nice places close to my home. Also it advise me to put several caches. Some peoples from other countries might ne interested to come in the area where I leave to geocache because the number of cache is high. That what I did an effectively some tourist came specialy in my area to geocache and some new French geocacher from my area start geocaching. Also, because the number of people who speak English in France is low, I always put the indications for my caches in french and in English. Next Summer I'm going to Slovakia for my vacations and of course I will geoccahe. May be I will go a day in Romania Romary Les gaulois My caches list : http://www.geocaching.com/profile/Default....f9-a13313e071b5

That's why it is good to have geocacher from other countries placing and huting caches in France. So, thanks to people like Intothewood to place caches. But paris is not all France there are lots of possibilities all over France and very nice places to visit when geocaching. Not vey far from Paris I recommand the caches in the Forêt de Fontainebleau. very nices caches and not so far from Paris with boxes big enough for travel bug. Close to the Dryads cave Facing the Druids' Balcony le long boyau (I think for this one you can go train from the station of Fontainebleau : my be somebody can confirm) Au bout de la vallée close les Gaulois

Hello, The list of cache in Paris (I took the last hiden cache "chopin" as a reference) : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...167&lon=2.39275 The visit of the Père Lachaise cimetery where Chopin is hidden is a very interesting place. Cheers and have a good visit in Paris Les Gaulois

Hi everybody I'm very glad to see that the topic about Slovakia, I started creates so many reactions. The original subject was about Slovakia. Can we stay on that subject. Any suggestion about some countries near Slovakia are also welcome. Some other geocacher can be interested by such subject. And that can give idea to people to discover a country. If local geocacher prefer a local internet site I think that their problem. I will try to on on Slovakian site (with the help of Toniczech) to play with them. Les Gaulois

You can order hiking maps of Slovakia through this site http://www.vku.sk/uk_05_03.html. Vojensky kartograficky ustav is a leading map publisher in Slovakia Thanks a lot. I will contact them. local cachers prefer to use this site: http://www.geocaching.sk (in Slovak only). Do you know if all the caches in geocaching.sk are on geocaching.com. I will try to guess what it is writen in Slovakian but it is a lot more easier for me in English. Toniczech, looking to you profile (and your nickname) you live in Czech Republic. We also intend to visit Prague. Can you tell me what are the caches your prefer in Czeck republic? I know by experience that geocaching in a foreign country is a good way to visit and to discover places you would not have go otherwise. It is also a good way to meet people (we had some fun experience in London). Les gaulois

Sometimes you look very far what youcan find very close (for map and for cache). It is possible to check at the editor site : http://www.freytagberndt.at/shop/ Merci pour la réponse en français. I'm still interested by information about slovakia. Avec mes amitiés Les gaulois

Hello geocacher from Slovaquia I'm a geocacherin France. I love to play with my GPS for geocaching but also for hiking (that's the main utilisation of my etrex summit). I will spend my next summer vacation in your country. I have a problem, I am looking for hiking maps and or guide and apparently it is very difficult (when I say difficult it is apparently impossible) to find some in France. So, if somebody can help me. I am looking for map at 1/25000 or 1/50000. I am specialy interested by the Tatras area and the slovaquian paradise area (is it the same place?). Also, if you can help me to choose the right hiking place. BUT if you have other idea I would be very interested, the Tatras seems to be very popular. perhaps there are lots of people. So, if you know interesting place for hiking, please tell me. Any help and/or idea (even place to visit) will be welcome. Of course, I will take the opportunity to geocache, What are the best caches in Slovaquia? Thanks in advance Les gaulois Romary, Astrid, Nathan, Niels

I put a TB in "Facing the Druids balcony" (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=22426). This TB is for a good cause, make it travel fast. This TB (Make a wish)is for the children. Each year many children are diagnosed with many terrible and life threatening diseases such as cancer or lukemia. The Make-A-Wish Foundation gives these children the chance to forget about their problems for a while by arranging to have their wishes fulfilled. The goal of this bug is to log as many miles as possible between June 22, 2003 and November 1, 2003. For each mile that this bug travels, Team Jammer will donate 10 cents (up to a maximum of $1000) to the Michigan Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's time for all the geocachers to do their part and get this bug moving far and fast!! faite voyager vite ce TB!!! Les Gaulois [This message was edited by Les gaulois on August 17, 2003 at 01:49 PM.]

Un joueur américain est à la recherche d'un joueur à Saumur ou proche de saumur. Contacter MtnLion à http://www.geocaching.com/profile/default.aspx?A=130824 An american cacher look for a cacher at saumur in france or near Saumur. Contact MtnLion at http://www.geocaching.com/profile/default.aspx?A=130824 Cheers Romary

quote:Originally posted by IntotheWoods:Bonjour tout le monde! I am an avid American geocacher that will be spending most of a year in Paris beginning in September. I plan on signficantly increasing the number of caches in Paris while I am there and would be more than willing to serve as caretaker for any caches visitors wish to place. Paris is an incredible city and my mind is fairly bursting with the possibilites for geocaching! I also look forward to meeting some French geocachers and perhaps introducing some new people to the sport. See you in September! --IntotheWoods Welcome in france, Paris is a wonderfull town but it is just a part of France. Visit other areas like Alsace, Britanny, Auvergne, the Alpes et caetera There are lots of opportunities for hunting or hide new caches. Cheers les gaulois

I'll be in Paris for a few days at the beginning of August. I've seen primarily virtual caches listed in the area. Have your your travel bugs made it to the City of Lights? If so, I'd enjoy the challenge of finding them and helping their U.S. migration, if that's where they'd like to go. Hello Teach2learn, Thank you very much for that offer. All my TB already left France and are in Spain, Andorra, Netherland, UK... So, they started to travel. I hope your journey in Paris will be good. Just a little advise go visit Montmartre, but not only the "place du tertre" where all the tourists go but start at funiculaire and walk in the little streets around the place. That is my favorite walk in Paris. Be carefull café and restaurants are very expensive and not very good around the place du tertre. Best regards Les gaulois

Today, I check one of my cache for maintenance reason. Somebody found the cache but did not log his visit on geocaching.com. I'm a fraid that some of compatriot are afraid of writing in English!! How can I encourage people to log a visit (even in French)? Les gaulois

Nobody found the French primary cache. It would be a great help for a lots of European geocachers if someone find it and note the hints from the french cache. So, if you want to have friends from all Europe and visit a nice area go and find it. Follow Manuel's link for information or go directly to http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=72379. You can hunt for several caches in the area : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?lat=45.83415&lon=2.47493 Cheers les gaulois [This message was edited by Les gaulois on July 14, 2003 at 07:37 AM.]

Thanks the lot for your love for my country. But I'm sorry there are very few geocachers in France. Cheers les Gaulois

If you know where are the locations you are going to, you can go and have a look at the map at the following adress : http://www.brillig.com/geocaching/france.shtml. For Paris it is relatively easy. For Ronchamp you have to tell me where is it (Is it the one in the East of France?) les gaulois

You can look for "Roman forum" this is a place where you will go for visiting so it will be fun to look for rthis one : http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=24878 Do not forget to go to to the palatin near the Forum, this is a very pleasant place to visit. Romary

I'm afraid, you are right. very few French geocachers. But geoocacher from all countries are welcome. I have several travel bugs waiting for travelling. If you find some, please, grabe it and make them travel. Have fun in my country Romary Les gaulois

Salut aux francophones de Californie, Eh oui! nous ne sommes pas très nombreux, mais nous nous amusons quand même. Malheureusement nous nous faisons voler assez souvent nos caches. Romary (team les Gaulois)

C'est en anglais et les français ne sont pas doués (ni très courageux) pour les langues et puis il faut un GPS. Heureusement il y a les hollandais qui viennent en vacances. Je met les commentaires de mes caches en français et en anglais en espérant que cela aide. Romary