As we have left port I thought it safe to discuss the one issue that has provoked the most indignation and laughter from us both all week.
La toilettes francais are in a world of their own.
Our observations :
Don't expect to find them where they are signposted, they won't be there.
There is no such thing as separate male and female toilets, in my experience all week they are unisex and don't expect the locks to work as interruptions from the opposite sex is the norm.
Light switches are not put in the usual place and you may end up incontinent trying to find it or caused yourself a head injury tripping over the toilet in the dark.
The doors open the wrong way round ie outwards.
This is one that caused most indignation from das captain, 220 volt sockets next to sinks with leaky taps.
The decor is either loud (that's if you find the light switch) or some 70,s floral pattern.
The flush invariably is some homemade gizmondo that takes several attempts to be successful.
It is an experience but we both feel wiser and enriched as a result and have survived!
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La toilettes francais are in a world of their own.
Our observations :
Don't expect to find them where they are signposted, they won't be there.
There is no such thing as separate male and female toilets, in my experience all week they are unisex and don't expect the locks to work as interruptions from the opposite sex is the norm.
Light switches are not put in the usual place and you may end up incontinent trying to find it or caused yourself a head injury tripping over the toilet in the dark.
The doors open the wrong way round ie outwards.
This is one that caused most indignation from das captain, 220 volt sockets next to sinks with leaky taps.
The decor is either loud (that's if you find the light switch) or some 70,s floral pattern.
The flush invariably is some homemade gizmondo that takes several attempts to be successful.
It is an experience but we both feel wiser and enriched as a result and have survived!
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Location:La Manche
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