Customs on the Chunnel?

There are no limits on toiletries on the Eurostar. (Europeans don't call it the Chunnel.)

While an International Driver Permit is required by law in some countries, that is not true in France. However, it's a good idea to have an IDP in any non-English speaking country. If you get in an accident or are stopped by the police for any reason, the authorities will be much happier if you have one. And FYI, it's only a translation of the essential information on your license into several European languages. It is NOT a license.

Many thanks, Tim!! Oh, this has relieved my mind!

What a relief (on the toiletries). I didn't want to cart two bags around just for shampoos.

I'm leaving early Monday morning. There's no time to
pursue the I.D. now. I wonder if I can get it on the
fly in the UK?

Thanks so much for responding!

Where did this word "Chunnel" come about?

I never use it, but have seen it written that way on some travel message boards.

We have never had any problems with liquids on the Eurostar, that's the other reason I prefer to travel that way between France and England rather than fly.

You will love the train.

Thanks, Eli. I just read that "Chunnel" is a nickname in Britain for the Channel Tunnel. ?? My French
friends certainly did NOT know it, when I emailed them.

Beverly,

Unless your local AAA office is open today, I think you'll have to make do without an IDP.

"Chunnel" can refer to the channel tunnel itself, but not the train.

Well, according to the wikipedia, the English Channel is referred to as La Manche in France. So the French calling the Channel Tunnel a Chunnel doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

However, since Channel and tunnel flow together well in English, it makes sense that it has been given that nickname by the media, etc. It sounds a lot more 'fun' then just the Channel Tunnel.

Hi Jon, I thought it was cute! But I'll try to be
a little more respectful. ha.