Abode to some of the globe's most well-known ski areas – the outstanding food, multiplicity of resorts, lift-linked mountain ranges and high-altitude slopes make France one of the top countries for ski holidays.
Good food, fine wine and excellent champagne are usually the first 3 things that spring to mind when thinking of France. In fact, the country produces some of the best wine in the world and the Bordeaux region in particular produces around 960 million bottles of wine each year.
The South of France plays host to some of the most luxurious places on earth, with the countless wonders attracting tourists from all over the world. Whatever your holiday preferences are, from relaxing on the sun-soaked beaches of Marseille to the antique shopping villages of Avignon,
If you ask most people to sum up France in a few words they'd probably say; 'good food, nice wine and the home of champagne'. Whilst all of this is true - and the country does arguably produce some of the best wine in the world - it just doesn't do this fantastic country justice.
If you’ve never been to Paris but are planning a romantic weekend getaway to the City of Light or a fun couple of days with your BFFs, you should definitely travel informed. You’ll only get a snippet of time, and Paris, with all its dazzling lights, high-end shopping ops, and wonderful restaurants
There are few places in Europe more appealing for skiers than Vallée des Allues. Skiers flock to this valley in the French alps every year to enjoy luxurious all-inclusive ski holidays, and when you see the standard of some of the accommodation options and wealth of facilities available it’s easy to see why it is so popular.
There’s never been a better time to visit in Paris than the summer of 2012. From viewing The Louvre’s newest exhibitions to cruising the River Seine on a sunny summer afternoon, Paris offers plenty to do and see for travelers on a summer vacation or getaway.
One of the most popular spots in the world for winter skiing is Meribel. Tucked into the French Alps, this ski resort is at the heart of the Trois Vallees (Three Valleys), arguably the planet’s largest ski area.
There are times in all our lives when we feel the urge to get away from it all, so if you're looking to escape the rat race (even if only for a short while) I suggest you take a trip to Vendee. Admittedly, this may not be the most well-known area of France among British tourists, but it certainly has plenty to captivate holidaymakers.