France's Etap motel chain

In FRANCE, we found an excellent motel chain called Etap (in France, call 0 892 688 900), part of the Accor chain. Located in most decent-size towns, they are spartan but clean and modern.

Rooms each have a double bed with a single bed bunk-style above plus a TV and shower bath but no phone; a phone is in the lobby. Room price is generally €33 ($40) per couple and €4 ($5) per person for Continental breakfast.

Most have free parking, but the one near the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris charged €5 ($6) overnight. (February ’03)

LOIS & PETER MANES
Williamsburg, VA