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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In a relatively unknown corner of south-west France there is a place called Gers. This part of France is easily accessible, both from the UK as well as Spain; the Spanish border being only an hours drive away. Drive away from the region for a little more than half an hour and you will arrive at Pau airport. Gers is also a comfortable drive from such major French destinations as Read More ...
A visit to the iconic city of Paris with children doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. With a range of fun and often educational activities available, the whole family are sure to love holidays to France’s capital city. If you don’t know where to start planning your itinerary, here are five activities that are guaranteed to leave all family members grinning from ear to ear: 1. Disneyland Paris No Read More ...
Provence is a region of France which offers history, a mixture of culture and contemporary attractions for the tourist and holidaymaker. Situated in the south of the country, Provence is its self divided into five main regions , all spectacular in their own way. The areas of Bouches-du-Rhône, the Var, Vaucluse, the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes all provide excellence for the tourist and are all well placed in their proximity to Read More ...
