France as a holiday destination is famous for many things including fine cuisine, world-famous art galleries and some of the best beaches that Europe has to offer. However, the first thing that many tourists notice, no matter where in the country they visit, is how original much of both the historic, and modern, French architecture is. From the iconic buildings of Paris and other cities to the country churches and Read More ...
Drôme is a department (like a county) in South-Eastern France, and it takes the name from the nearby river. If you are choosing a holiday spot in France, then the Drôme region should definitely be a contender. Home to beautiful natural scenery, as well as historic buildings, not to mention international shoe designers and world famous sweets. Looking at the area like a compass there are treats to be found in Read More ...
Var is a department of France that is located on the South coast. It is just west of Cote d’Azur and despite not being part of this exclusive region it certainly still houses some of the most exclusive resorts anywhere in France, being the home of the famed region of St Tropez. There are miles and miles of beaches in this part of France but there is plenty more on Read More ...
The Loire Valley region of France has always been popular with British tourists thanks to its beautiful natural scenery, historic towns and impressive collection of castles and fine country homes. The departement of Indre-et-Loire is no exception and has many attractions that first-time visitors to the region should ensure are included in their itinerary. History lovers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the chateaux in Indre-et-Loire, but Read More ...
In France, the word Gite roughly translates to ‘holiday home.’ It also suggests that the home is going to be in a rural area and is going to be a self-catering villa or cottage. Historically, the word was used for very simple dwelling where labourers and shepherds would be able to escape the rain while working. Today however, these buildings have been turned into holiday homes which are popular with Read More ...
Eurostar has announced that their popular summer service which takes passengers directly to Avignon will be on sale earlier than usual this year, and have been bookable since the 20th December. They have started the sale earlier to cope with the demand as travellers rush to book this service to the beautiful Provence region of France. To avoid disappointment, travellers are being advised to book early for the direct service Read More ...
In the south-east part of France you will find the Department of Ain which is named after the river that runs through it. This part of France is close to major airports in Geneva and Lyon and it is famous for its beautiful scenery and the ski resorts and higher mountains that you can find further to the east. As well as skiing there are plenty of other outdoor activities Read More ...
The trains running on most of the network are site specific; the tramway usually can be accessed either by car or by taxis and buses. It differs in that the sections of reserved lanes are enhanced by 14 cm compared to the rest of the street, and can not be crossed by vehicles other than at intersections. Sections in the protected site are enhanced by 6 cm over the street, Read More ...
The Festive season is the most popular time of year for ski companies, with hundreds of people looking to head off for a Christmas spent on the slopes – and can you really blame them? There is no image more romantic than that of a white Christmas, but unfortunately that isn’t a guarantee for many of us. Sometimes to get that picturesque setting we have to travel to the snow Read More ...
The Dordogne is located in the south-west part of France and it has some of the most beautiful castles and palaces anywhere in the country. There are also a very large number of them and it is estimated that there are over 1000 castles and palaces in this area of France alone. The area is also known for its scenic countryside and the mediaeval villages that are located throughout it. Read More ...
