Savills International has today published research that shows that France has recently overtaken Spain as the most popular destination for people to invest in a second home. HomeAway.co.uk has also revealed information that confirms this trend. France is seen as a country with much greater stability than Spain and people are more confident that the value of the property won’t decline. It is also a location that is easier to Read More ...
The tram network in Bordeaux is a system of transit that serves the metropolitan area of Bordeaux; at the end of 2007 it included three lines with a total length of 37 km. After a long gestation period, the tram was reintroduced in the city in December 2003. It had previously disappeared from the Bordeaux area in 1958 per the decision of the then mayor, Jacques Chaban-Delmas. In 1995, the Read More ...
The right bank of the city has long grown out of sight of planners from the left bank, and is more anarchic. The neighbourhoods of La Bastide and Benauge compose this part of the city hosts a small population but also many industries. The right bank also has many brownfield sites strongly degrading the image of these districts facing the left bank. However, over the last decade, plans to renovate this part Read More ...
Arles is located in the south of France and for those who are seeking a cultural holiday to the country there are few better places to be. If you rent a house in Provence, you will be able to see some of the fantastic architecture of the region and enjoy some great art works in local galleries. The history of Arles is mostly from the Roman Empire. The city was Read More ...
A free mobile app has been launched by Eurostar, the high-speed train service which links the UK with mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel. The app will allow passengers to book journeys while on the go and they will receive their ticket directly to their phone. The Eurostar iPhone app is available for both the iPhone and Android devices, and will allow users to both book and manage their journeys between Read More ...
An Advertising Feature As the most popular skiing destination for British tourists, France is quickly becoming a great place for a skiing holiday. With services suitable for all capabilities and preferences, the ski resorts in France are some of the best in the world. So, what makes France so great? And what do you need to know about skiing here? The first thing that you need to know about France Read More ...
An Advertising Feature If you love the great outdoors and are looking for the cheapest flights to France, a fabulous place to head is the western region of Landes in Aquitane. Landes nestles in the far southwest corner of France with its coastline on the Bay of Biscay. That stretch of the Atlantic infamous for choppy unsettled sea takes those waves, upsetting many a first time sea goer, crashing onto Read More ...
An Advertorial Feature The advances in waterproof clothing in effectiveness, comfort and price means that more people are buying quality clothing for all kinds of outdoor activities. Waterproof trousers have become especially popular with gardeners and dog walkers as well as sailors, fishermen, hikers and campers. Usually worn over regular trousers, waterproof trousers ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed in all kinds of weather conditions. Many people keep their Read More ...
