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Archive for October, 2008

We are delighted to have some excellent Paris travel books to give away in our latest competition. These are An Hour From Paris by Annabel Simms, and Parisians’ Paris by Bill Gillham. We have two copies of each to give away, so that is four prizes all together! An Hour from Paris is a small classic:  written with passion, perfectionism and amusement, a guide that will make you see a   Read More ...

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Would you like to perfect your French cookery skills? Well, you can learn from top French celebrity chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli at his Novelli Academy cookery school in Hertfordshire.  You can choose from a tempting array of one and two day cookery classes. The courses, which include lunch, wines and refreshments throughout the day make a fun social day out or a novel Christmas gift or outing for friends or colleagues,   Read More ...

French Food and Drink

Since 1996, Limoges has gone all out to celebrate Halloween. Around 30,000 people come into the city to watch a street parade of ghosts, ghouls and goblins carrying candlelit pumpkins, tell spine-chilling stories and to join the parties held at many of the town’s bars and cafés. Why not combine the festivities with a gîte holiday in France? Stay in a charming converted stable, 40 km from Limoges, from £228.   Read More ...

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Perfect for wildflower walks and meanders through mediaeval villages, the Quercy region of the Dordogne offers gastronomic ramblers a true taste of life in rural France. Organised exclusively for Kirker clients, stride out on a seven-night tour that offers food, wine and walking in equal measure – combining cookery demonstrations, ‘truffleculture’ tips and fine wine tasting with gentle strolls through châteaux grounds, private garden picnics and visits on foot to   Read More ...

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Though landing up at France is a simple ball game, it’s every time advisable of having taken certain basic tips regarding travel on the destinations planned by you to visit. The country ‘France’ enjoys the reputation of being the most frequently traveled tourist destinations in world. Moreover, having traveled to France has been reported of being absolutely safe. If you plan dream vacation of yours in France, you need to   Read More ...

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France can boast of a lengthy coastline. This length is around 3427 kilometers. It’s dotted with an abundance of high-class beaches. Majority of French beaches are clean and soft. Hence, they prove of being excellent conditions with respect to sunbathing as well as other recreations. In fact, French beaches are inclusive of a wide range of thrilling water sports. Besides, French beaches have been known for liberal attitude of theirs   Read More ...

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Fountainebleau is located at a distance of just 55 kilometers on to southeastern side of Paris. Fountainebleau can be referred to as one of the most popular tourist destinations in France’s northern part. Fountainebleau is reputable for scenic forests of it, along with the gorgeous ‘Chateau de Fountainebleau’. Forest of ‘Fountainebleau’ is amongst the most protected areas. It’s also recognized as ‘National Park’. This can be attributed to the fact   Read More ...

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Eurostar have now launched their amended timetable. In summary, they will be running - 9 trains/day London-Brussels; - 16 trains/day London-Paris; - 1 train/day London-Disneyland Resort Paris Journey times are extended by 20 minutes on average, to take account of the continued partial closure of one of the two tunnels. Since the Channel Tunnel incident, punctuality has been good at 93 per cent. Journey times are on average 20 minutes   Read More ...

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