With Easter on the way, IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) and AlcoSense breathalysers are reminding drivers going to France that carrying a NF approved breathalyser in your vehicle is a required by law. The easiest way to tell if the breathalyser complies with the French legislation is to make sure it has the blue circular […]
Category: Travel to France
The perfect country to both visit and live in
France, which is famously referred to as the land of love, is the best country to visit with your spouse as it is a favourite destination for adventurers, travellers and lovers. Some areas of France that specifically appeal to Brits are Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Bordeux. France’s natural landscape comprises of mountains, hills, plains and […]
Enjoy ultimate privacy and freedom on a traditional French getaways
Sking resorts such as Avoriaz, La Plange, and Les Arcs are providing great accommodation facilities that are being offered through tour operator Pierre & Vances. Though most people are aware of the cost benefits of these apartments provided by the tour operator, there is also the appealing freedom associated with these apartments. There are no […]
The wonderful wine region of Languedoc
At the south east edge of the Med sits the region of Languedoc, a windswept and rugged place peppered with thyme, wild lavender and row upon row if Grenache, Syrah and Carignan grape vines. This is one of the world’s largest wine producing areas with over 30 varieties, several micro-climates and very few restrictions from […]
Spring sunshine in France
There is no need to fly for hours to feel some spring sunshine on your back, as just a short hop across the Channel, France offers everything you could want from a spring break, and much more besides. The official tourism board for the country, Atout France, have been putting together an impressive list of […]
The many attractions of Angers
West of Paris, in the southern section of France, lays the city of Angers. This is a very old town, one which history’s can be traced back to the Romans era. On the river Maine, six bridges can be seen, and Angers is located right in between those bridges. There, twin spires rise up from […]
Yorkshire start road repair programme in readiness of their role in the 2014 Tour de France
After winning out over Florence and Edinburgh in bids to host the 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart, Yorkshire will be doing some road repair work in the coming months to the tune of around £400,000. The North Yorkshire County Council will be putting up about half of that amount with the districts of Richmondshire, […]
tickets now on sale for budget rail service Ouigo
Tickets go on sale for the new train service called Ouigo that boosts similar no frills low cost budget services like easyJet and Ryanair. The new train service offers a route that leaves Marne-la-Vallee just about twenty miles away from Paris and connects to Marseille, Lyon, and Montpellier along the south coast. The budget train […]
Taking a trip the The Loire Valley
The Loire – the longest river in France – is situated towards western France. This river and its several tributaries intricately head through some of the finest French landscape. It is a diverse area consisting of pastoral farms, great forests and the Loire-Anjou Regional Park; a stunning location for enjoying some recreational track walking in […]
Keep the Olympic legacy with a Pierre & Vacances holiday
If last year was all about extraordinary achievements and Olympic aspirations, then this year must surely be about keeping the rich sporting legacy alive and kicking. By taking a Pierre & Vacances holiday this summer you could turn your Olympic inspiration into a great new year of aqua vitae. This is due to the fact […]