France
An enchanting cruise through Provence
A cruise through Provence with European Waterways aboard luxury 8-passenger hotel barge ‘Enchanté’ is like no other.
Family Tour De France holidays
Alpine activity holiday specialist Esprit Holidays is offering cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to be in pole position when the Tour de France arrives into the French resort of Alpe d’Huez on 22nd July with an exclusive of the cyclists from the balconies and upper floors of the Chalet Hotel Mariandre.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle early booking offer
Looking to take control of your travel arrangements this summer? Then Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has just the ticket.
Affordable May half term holidays in France
Families don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy an adventure abroad together.
Let the train take the holiday strain
Following the launch of a new range of options to travel by rail to the French and Swiss Alps families can now take advantage of Esprit Holidays’ family active holidays with prices from just £277pp in July 2011 for a 7 night fully catered holiday by train.
Get on track with Keycamp for the Tour De France
The Tour de France is the world’s most viewed sporting event on TV, but thanks to some late availability at Keycamp’s Languedoc parcs, which lie close to the route of Stage 15 (17 July), it’s still possible to experience the breathtaking thrill of the race in person with seven nights costing from just £908 per family, including Dover to Calais ferry crossings.
Tall Ship cruise offers classic yacht race action
This September tall ship specialist Star Clippers is offering guests a chance to follow the action of the Voiles de St Tropez, one of the world’s most glamorous classic yacht regattas, from the comfort of the historically styled, square rigger, the 170-passenger Star Flyer.
A week of celebrations for Nausicaa's 20th birthday
From 15 to 20 May 2011, Nausicaa, the French National Sea Life Centre, is celebrating its 20th Birthday and there are plenty of surprises in store to commemorate this important event.
Wine tours to Bordeaux and Burgundy
The autumn wine tour program is now available from BKWine, a tour operator specialised in wine and food tours.
Give your holiday the red carpet treatment
This May, why not treat yourself like a superstar and mingle with the celebs in Cannes, courtesy of French Country Cottages.
Head to the Alps for great value family summer holidays
The best value holidays are not on the Med and not in `non-Eurozone’ destinations, but up in the Alps where the air is fresh, the sun beats down and where family activities include hiking, rafting, biking, pony trekking and where there are great value chalet hotel holidays for just £170pp.
Art deco boutique retreat in the Seven Valleys
Set in the Seven Valleys, less than an hour from Calais, Maison de Plumes is an 18th Century ‘Maison de Maître’ which has been tastefully restored to its former glory – a renovation which would no doubt please the original countess owner.
Fresh produce market opens to public in Paris
Journey through the belly of Paris! The tradesmen’s market of Rungis is opening its doors to the public for guided tours for the first time in its history.
TAP launches Bordeaux service
Last Friday, 1 April, TAP launched its direct service between Lisbon and Bordeaux, the airline’s new destination in France, in addition to the five other cities currently served – Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Toulouse – totalling 149 flights per week between the two countries.
Glitz and glamour in the South of France for less
A glimpse of the world’s most famous faces or a taste of life in the fast lane – with Keycamp, families and couples can get close to the action of the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix from just £210 per party.