Visitors to Paris may not realise that they are within a stones’ throw of one of the idyllic gems of the French countryside, the Val d’Oise region. Situated in the centre of Ile-de-France, propping up the Oise River from which its name arises, the Val d’Oise region is located an hours drive from the capital. It may be the first glimpse of France that visitors enjoy as it is the 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 ...
Adventures In The Alps have revealed its latest bespoke holiday offering – a series of creative writing mini breaks, hosted by published writers. Professor Willy Maley, founder of the University of Glasgow’s pioneering Creative Writing Programme, will lead the retreats. Joining him will be a collection of authors including Alan Bissett, Tishani Doshi, Tiffany Murray and Laura Marney. The concept of these short breaks is to enjoy the natural beauty Read More ...
Travellers wishing to experience the beauty and magnificence of the French Alps would be hard pressed to find a more attractive setting than the setting of Chambery. Offering skiing in the winter months and hiking and backpacking in the summer months, Chambery is a popular tourist destination throughout the year. The city itself also has many interesting and beautiful places of interest. These includes the historic residence of the Savoie Read More ...
Located in the French Alps is Chambery once the capital of Savoie and it sits near the Lac du Bourget and surrounded by the towering Alps. Visits in both the summer and winter can be enjoyed in Chambery. Ski resorts are within an easy drive to the town for winter recreation while in the summer the same Alps make for hiking and backpacking and camping out. The Chateau was once Read More ...
The French village of Megeve offers a longstanding recipe for great ski holidays under the imposing Mont Blanc and just an hour away from Geneva airport making transfer times very tolerable, we all know about those “crack of dawn” starts to catch a ‘plane that is leaving around mid day! This pretty and chic village is paved with cobble stones and automobile circulation is banned, to the great pleasure of Read More ...
Holiday rentals website French Connections has unveiled its new range of properties for the 2008-09 ski and snowboarding holiday season. The selection of chalets and apartments give holidaymakers an authentic taste of France. For example, book a long ski weekends or midweek breaks at a farmhouse in authentically French St Gervais Mont Blanc, new for 2008-09. La Vieille Ferme is an authentic 1860 Savoyard farmhouse, now restored and modernised by Read More ...
The French Alps can be referred to as portions of the huge chain of European mountains called Alps. They’re chiefly known for outdoor activities of theirs, inclusive of mountaineering and skiing. The other popular sports include paragliding, golf, and White Water Rafting. Another specialty of this region is the stunning beauty, inclusive of several alpine lakes. The biggest lake is Lake Geneva, i.e. Lac Leman. Other lakes, namely Lac de Read More ...
