Popular French holiday destination, the Languedoc Roussillon region in the south of France, offers a good destination in October with regular temperatures of 70F or 21C. The weather, at this time of the year, has proved to be pleasurably sunny and exceptionally mild. This fascinating area of Europe offers numerous ways of relaxing and the tourist has the benefit of many leisure activities. Being low season, budget airlines offer reduced 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 ...
Located in Provence, Arles is a quiet and small city in the southern part of France. In the sixth century BC the city was founded by Greeks making the city over 2,500 years old. But not until the Roman Empire did Arelate assume an important status as a city when it became the capital of the Gallia Narbonensis province. Even though centuries have past Arles still showcases the power of Read More ...
The area where the borders of Germany, France and Switzerland meet is famous for its cultural heritage, rich artistic delights, outdoor activities and intellectual history. Along the edge of the Black Forest, the Alsace region is a truly unique location to live and has much to offer. If you happen to be in the area this is certainly worth the visit. Unlike other regions in France, Alsace is rich in Read More ...
Set in the heart of the mountains with an azure blue lake the city of Aix-les-Bains is a haven for those wanting to escape to rest and relax. Lake Bourget is France’s largest natural lake and is home to over 30 species of fish and many different birds. Its huge expansion of water, cliffs and limestone tiles warm the warm the area making it at times reminiscent of weather in Read More ...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe is offering direct weekly summer services to Avignon in the heart of Provence, from 9 July to 10 September 2011. With these special direct summer services it is quick and easy for passengers to visit the stunning Provence region of France. The less than six hours journey from London St Pancras allows passengers to enjoy the magnificent views of Read More ...
Taking a family holiday in Bordeaux gives you the chance to take in a wide range of attractions, so no matter what the interests or ages of the people you are travelling with there is bound to be something for them to enjoy. However, the vast array of things there are to see means choosing where to go first can be a tricky task. But one great way to get Read More ...
A popular choice for families wanting a camping holiday overseas is the French region of Brittany. The excellent weather combined with the superb facilities offered at the campsites and the stunning beaches make this area the ideal holiday destination. So for a holiday full of sun, sea and sand and complete freedom, Brittany is perfect for your next family holiday. One of the best beaches for those having a family 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 ...
The main areas where foreign buyers have a second homes in France reports the French home office. The report says that the British own more second homes in France than any other country and highlighted some very interesting issues. Over 23% of all second homes in France are owned by residents of other European countries including a staggering 80% from the European Union and of those almost 30% were UK Read More ...
