While still remaining faithful to it’s original camping concept, Domaine Les Moulins is in the process of an upgrade that will see it gain a 5 star rating. The idea is to create comfort that is 100% natural, and these come in the form of their new ‘Ecolodges’ known as Cocoons. Like a real Cocoon, these spacious lodges will welcome families into them and envelope them in surrounding that Read More ...
If you like a bit of culture thrown into your holidays, you won’t go far wrong with trip to the City of Arles. This city first came to prominence during the Roman Empire as it was often used as a base for the many military campaigns that went on at that time. The influence of that civilisation is still very much in evidence. Remains of the architecture from that time Read More ...
The ferry from Dover to Calais gives those wanting to reach exciting destinations a great scope to reach them and with so many of them to go to it is difficult to choose were to go. When you look you will see there is something for everyone and following are three of the best destinations. You can travel to many places after taking the ferry to France from historical journeys Read More ...
Minervois has had grapes cultivated since the times of the Gallo-Romans and today Minervois remains the most famous wine-growing region of the Languedoc-Roussillon of the south of France. Wine is not the only thing to discover here, there is much more like Roman Churches, the abbey of Caunes near Rieux-Minervois, the prehistoric grottos and the beautiful villages that dot the Canal du Midi. The Canal du Midi is an oasis Read More ...
No trip to the South East of France is complete without a visit to Vaucluse and Mont Ventoux, which stands an impressive1912 metres high. The many trails around the region will delight both mountain bikers and hikers. Road cyclists will know it as being the host to stages of the Tour de France on eight separate occasions. These stages have climaxed at the very peak of Mont Ventoux, after a Read More ...
France has come to be known as the epicentre of sophistication and elegance. There are chateaux and luxury hotels spread across beautiful cities and countryside alike. France has become an almost byword for history and romance. The architecture of Paris, the palatial grounds of Versailles and the distinctive ‘pink city’ of Toulouse all portray the importance placed on aesthetics throughout French history. For lovers of art, work produced by the Read More ...
Notre Dame de Paris is one of the most famous buildings in the world, and perhaps the most well-known cathedral. Beautiful gothic architecture and hundreds of years of history make it a must see destination for everyone. Luckily, cheap flights to Paris have made the City of Lights incredibly accessible and now you can go and visit this stunning cathedral yourself. Notre Dame de Paris is one of the finest Read More ...
As of 2009 there are 890 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including one approved in 1979 called Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vezere Valley in the Department of the Dordogne, Region of Aquitaine. The designation applies chiefly to the caves at Lascaux, which were discovered in 1940 by four teenagers (and a dog named Robot), and opened to the public just after WWII. The Lascaux complex of caves Read More ...
The Centre Pompidou is holding an exhibition of the unique work of Lucian Freud. Opening on March 10th, the retrospective will present an overview of Freud’s output including his almost obsessive treatment of his portraits and the nude being drawn, and his desire to make his paintings to look like flesh. in addition to aboutabout 50 large works of art, visitors will also be able to peruse photos of the Read More ...
Rediscover the magic of France by immersing yourself in the colours, the culture and the party atmosphere – The France Show is UK’s largest celebration of all that makes France such a special place. The 2010 show will take place from 8th to 10th January at London Earls Court 2 and promises to be another great day out! P&O Ferries will be at stand L45, where they will be offering Read More ...
