With winter approaching the ski season looms and talk turns not only to where to go but also on what to wear. In Europe the ski season typically runs from mid December until mid April with the demand for ski products traditionally felt by retailers as early as October with sales typically peaking around late December. In recent times however several retailers have noticed that consumers are buying in an Read More ...
Poitou-Charentes is an area in the west of France which borders the Atlantic coast. It is a diverse place with many beaches and also several mediaeval towns. There are also many natural attractions, museums and theme parks in the area which make it a great location for those looking for a summer holiday for their family. The main town in the region is Poitiers and this has a great deal Read More ...
Perhaps the first thing that pops into people’s minds when considering family holidays in France is Disneyland Paris. However, France can offer so much more if you are looking to enjoy a relaxing time away rather than explore the hectic world of Disney. Your children may not jump with glee when you suggest a nice summer holiday in a cottage in the French countryside, but there is still plenty to Read More ...
The Rhône Valley is located in the heart of the Alps, in the Isere department and you will find that there is something to appeal to everyone. It will be a great place for people who are interested in history and art as well as those who are into extreme sports. The area is famous for its skiing resorts in the winter and in the summer biking and hiking are Read More ...
The Overseas Guides Company has recently seen a near 200% increase in interest for their guides that cover France. The company expects that the growth in interest in France is because of continuing economic problems in other popular destinations such as Greece, Spain, and Italy. France however, remains as one of the strongest economies in the Eurozone. In the third quarter of this year the French economy exceeded its growth Read More ...
If you’re looking for a skiing holiday in France that is set at a bit more relaxed pace then it would be well worth visiting the new Lake Annecy Ski Resorts. These are a number of smaller ski resorts in France that have come together to form a new skiing area. In recent years the trend for several ski resorts to come together to form a new ski area has Read More ...
Despite stiff competition from many countries across the globe, France has defied the odds and hung onto its crown as the skiing capital of the world. While we in the UK will understand it; close proximity, no language problems, advocates of all winter sports are travelling thousands of miles to take to the French slopes, and also indulge in the infamous après ski and fabulous gastronomy. Seriously though, if you Read More ...
The District Grand Port Maritime de Marseille extends over 70 km of coastline, ranging from east to west, from Old Port to Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone. It handles over 100 million tons of cargo (including 60% oil), making it the largest French port in the Mediterranean and the fourth largest port in Europe after Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg. The port handled 1.8 million passengers (2004), mainly to Corsica and North Africa, and for cruises Read More ...
Roughly halfway between the cities of Paris and Marseille, in the central east corner of France is the city of Lyon that as well as being an important business centre is also known for its gastric prowess as it is home to some of the best cuisine in the country. In addition, Lyon is also referred to as the silk capital of the world and the backdrop of many global Read More ...
