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When most people think about France for holidays they think of Paris and the Eiffel Tower, but the truth is that there is much more to the country than just the city of lights if you are willing to explore or want to see the true rustic lifestyle of French people.  The pace of life in France outside of Paris is ironically much slower than most people expect, making it   Read More ...

Holidays in France

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 ...

French Tourism Holidays in France

Cassis is a tourist town of the Bouches-du-Rhone department. Famous for its cliffs and coves, it is also known for the wines (mostly white, but also pink) produced in the region. The city lies on the Mediterranean, about twenty kilometers east of Marseille. Cassis has eleven kilometers of coastline and two listed sites: the Massif des Calanques, listed since 1975, and the Dirty Cape, since 1989. These two sites, and   Read More ...

Holidays in France

Skiing is one of the most popular holiday retreats for people in France and all over Europe during the winter and early spring seasons.  With this fact in mind, it should not come as a surprise that during these same months ski lessons are in high demand.  However, there are many types of ski lessons available and knowing which form will best suit your needs is helpful before booking lessons.   Read More ...

Skiing in France

Whether you are an intrepid, fearless and very experienced skier or a ‘snow bunny’ who really prefers après ski activities to the rigors of getting up and down a frozen slope, France has a perfect spot for you. If you are somewhere in between the two extremes, there are so many options that you’ll need to narrow your search down to specifics or end up scratching your head in indecision   Read More ...

Skiing in France

France has a skiing destination requires no introduction, it has been a magnet for ski enthusiasts ever since the sport began to take off as a major holiday attraction over 50 years ago. With a wealth of mountains and quality facilities found on them, France has so much to offer every type of ski and snowboard enthusiast, as well as those who enjoy the myriad of other winter sports that   Read More ...

Skiing in France

If you are looking for a holiday in Brittany, check out some of these holiday ideas from family camaping holiday specialist Canvas Holidays. A must-visit for any walking or cycling fanatic, Canvas Holidays’ Brittany site ‘Camping L’Atlantique’ is the ideal base for exploring the beautiful region of Fouesnant. Famed as a haven of nature and peace, the area offers visitors the opportunity to explore windswept deserted beaches, verdant groves of   Read More ...

Brittany Camping in France

Situated in south-western Europe, France has long been a popular holiday destination, attracting millions of visitors from around the globe each year. Visitors from the UK and Europe are attracted to the vibrant city of Paris, the lush rolling hills of the French countryside and the idyllic charm of the many wine-producing regions. With so much to see across the country it can be difficult to fit everything in during   Read More ...

Holidays in France

The new Terminal D at Toulouse Blagnac Airport opened today with an Air Austral flight departing to Saint–Denis in The Reunion Island. The new terminal has almost doubled the airport’s surface area and brought its passenger capacity level to 8.5 million passengers, with the new terminal handling both European and Long-Haul destinations.

Travel to France

Going to the south of France on the French Riviera is a dream vacation. St. Tropez has been the playground for the rich and famous for many years including in the 1950′s when Brigitte Bardot made films there and made the resort known all over the world. The warm Mediterranean waters and golden sand beaches are well-known for their sunbathing as well as water sports such as sailing, water skiing,   Read More ...

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