France believes it can entice Olympic visitors The surprising news has emerged that various regions of Northern France are vying with the UK in a strong bid to attract those tourists who are seeking accommodation when they come to see the spectacle that is the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the vast majority of hotels and other accommodations in the South East and London already fully booked up for Read More ...
Most people who are not French (and quite a few who are) are not aware that France is divided into 97 Departments, one of which is the area in the southwest that could be called “the other south of France”, known as the Aude. It’s a Department in Languedoc-Roussillon that stretches from Castelnaudary in the west to the Mediterranean on the east, and from the Montagne Noire in the north Read More ...
Regardless of what you think of when you think of French holidays most likely there is a thrill attached to the sentence that draws you in. France is a great holiday destination given the fact that it is perfect for those who want to relax and lay around, visit new exciting destinations, or those who want to fly down pristine ski slopes which is just one of the many reasons Read More ...
The Church Sainte-Croix is in Bordeaux, France. Its abbey is an ancient Benedictine monastery. Although the abbey was founded in the seventh century, the present church was built towards the end of the eleventh century and in the early twelfth century. With a Romanesque facade, it has the shape of a Latin cross. The building consists of a nave of five bays with aisles, a transept with a large apse on each arm, Read More ...
It is generally agreed that wine has been around for millennia. In the present state of our knowledge, one of the first certified wine makers was discovered in Iran, on the northern mountains of Zagros. It was Andre Tchernia, archaeologist and one of the best specialists in the wines of antiquity, who reported: ”The remains of a yellowish residue deposited on the wall of a Neolithic jar, 7,000 years old, found at Read More ...
Canal holidays are very popular in France and when deciding to take one you should consider Carcassonne, as it is widely regarded as one of the best places to have a boating holiday. It is an ancient city with architecture and sculpture that will enthrall the visitor. It has a fantastic location right on the Canal du Midi and is located in the South of France, in the region of Read More ...
Brittany is probably the most popular destination in France for people who are going on camping holidays or those with a home on wheels. This is probably partly because it is so easily reached from the UK. Those who are coming with a mobile home can easily reach the region by ferry from several major ports. Another appeal of the region is the weather, which enjoys a climate rather similar Read More ...
A wine tasting event in central London will be hosting wines from seven different wine estates. The event is called Secret from Corsica and will be held at Baranis on October 17th. There will be wines available from Domaine Canarelli, Domaine de Tanella, Domaine Sant’Armettu, Domaine Culombu, Domaine Santini, and Domaine Cordoliani. The Corsican wine board is called CIVCORSE and is hosting the tasting events for professionals in the trade Read More ...
An Advertising Feature France is well known for its love of good food and wine. And getting the cheapest flights to the country is easy. Everybody knows about the more unusual foods the French eat – snails and frog’s legs – but those are not necessarily the best things about French cuisine. What about the more standard regional delicacies? Here is a loose by-region guide to French food (which does Read More ...
Provence is an area in the south of France that is known for its easy lifestyle and beautiful scenery. The area has been popular with people from all over the world for a long time and there is plenty to enjoy in the region. There are some major towns which have many urban attractions, such as shopping, galleries and museums but the main draw this area of France is the Read More ...
