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Hotel de France offering great value Winter in the Loire package
Hotel de France, an ivy-clad art deco gem in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, is offering a great value Winter in the Loire package, which represents a discount of more than 35% off the hotel’s normal tariff. Winter is actually a fabulous time to visit the region; all the major châteaux are still open but not subject to […]
What’s new for Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski in the French Alps?
Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Alpe dHuez is not only famous for its iconic 21 hairpin bends that feature in the Tour de France, but its ski runs that connect Alpe dHuez with Auris en Oisans, Oz en Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas, offering more than 2,200 metres of elevation, 84 lifts and 250 kilometres of […]
AliKats Mountain Holidays adds 1st self-catered chalet to its luxury accommodation portfolio
After the success of AliKats? three delightful, high-end chalets in Morzine; opening this December is AliKats Mountain Holidays? Chalet 1788, the first self-catered chalet in the AliKats portfolio. Originally built in 1788 by one of Morzine’s founding families, this lovingly converted barn seamlessly combines modern luxuries with classic original features that will give guests a […]
Pierre & Vacances’ new flexable ski holidays in France
ith Pierre & Vacances’ new flexible arrival dates, short stays and add-on packages and services, holidaymakers can now create a tailor-made holiday for themselves and still keep it within their budget. They can also discover the secrets of the Pierre & Vacances’ Premium range as well as the competitively priced Residence range with two new […]
Madame Vacances offers romantic get aways to Le Château de Candie
Ever since Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux invited their close friends to their postnuptial party last year, ?buddymoons? have blossomed. Effortlessly combining the space needed for socialising and the couple?s need for privacy, Le Château de Candie, on the outskirts of Chambéry in south-east France, is an ideal destination to celebrate with mates. Brand new […]
Pierre & Vacances Announces Football-Themed Activities For European Football Championships
As the excitement ahead of this year’s major European football championships becomes increasingly more palpable, Pierre & Vacances announces its fun new way for holidaymakers to kick off the football festivities in France. Just as France will host the European championships this summer, nine of Pierre & Vacances’ French Holiday Villages will host their very […]
Paris Luxury Rentals and Paris’ Luxury Boutique Apartments
Imagine if you could find the 14 most exquisite short-term apartments for rent in Paris. None are alike; each is spectacular in its own way. How do you choose? Talk to Paris Luxury Rentals. This boutique apartment rental company connects travelers with a collection of 14 private, luxury apartments across Paris, selected as the city’s […]
Lyon set for magical 4 days with Festival of Lights
A historic event at the cutting edge of innovation The Festival of Lights commemorates the December 8th 1952 celebration of the statue of the Virgin Mary on Fourvière Hill, when the people of Lyon decorated their balconies with candles and wandered through the city streets. Inspired by this, the City of Lyon invented the Festival […]
Gite Holidays in France
Gîtes were at once time a simple place to stay with few amenities for people on a tight budget. These days they can also be decidedly luxurious family destinations with facilities such as swimming pools. In addition to this, there are thousands of them to be found all over the country. A gîte is basically […]
New figures show France is world’s top skiing destination
Figures recently released from the Domaines Skiables de France (French ski areas organisation) show that the country has more skier days than any other, at 53.9 million compared to second place USA at 53.6 million days. The French ski resort of La Plagne can also claim to be the world’s most popular, with 2 million […]