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French summer holidays - why even teenagers love it!
By Alison Cummings on May 16 2017

It’s every parent’s worst holiday nightmare....a begrudging teenager, dragged along on a family holiday. As a country where culture and sport collide, France offers something really special for teenagers, a melting pot of festivals, sports, music and fashion. Here are just 7 of the many opportunities France can offer to a teenager on holiday… 1.  First up are the famous Fr... Read More

French inventions that changed the world
By Alison Cummings on May 12 2017

When we think of inventions that changed the world, we don’t normally think of France, and yet France is the birthplace of a surprisingly large number of inventions that we all depend upon today. Many of France’s inventions have just made life more comfortable or fun, but some of them changed the world for the better and revolutionised our lives. This article looks at the five mos... Read More

Top Ten things to do in the Auvergne
By Alison Cummings on May 11 2017

Despite being situated right in the heart of France, the Auvergne region is sometimes overlooked as a truly exciting holiday destination in favour of more obvious cities and seaside breaks. However, this area of amazing natural beauty, thriving with culture and history, is quickly becoming the best-kept secret of French holiday locations. With so much to see and do, this is a holiday destination... Read More

Five Top Holiday Regions in France
By Alison Cummings on Apr 25 2017

France is a huge and diverse country – so exactly where should you be looking to spend your holiday? We’ve put together the top regions in France that you simply have to visit!   Provence:   This is an extremely popular destination for people looking to rent holiday villas in France.   This region stretches from Orange right along to Nice – there a... Read More

A beginner’s guide to the Cote d’Azur
By Alison Cummings on Apr 21 2017

With over twelve million tourists in 2006 alone, the Côte d’Azur – or the French Riviera – is one of the most popular stretches of coastline in France. However, for first-time visitors to the region it can be a little overwhelming to decide the best way to spend your time there, working out whether you can do everything you want. Here we’ll provide a beg... Read More

Five fabulous restaurants to visit in France
By Alison Cummings on Apr 6 2017

France is famous for many things that are renowned across the globe. Great art for one; be that the paintings of Monet, the words of Satre or the films of Truffaut. Paris Fashion Week, the Tour De France and the Cannes Film Festival are internationally renowned events that capture the imagination of the world. But for many, first and foremost France is food. And drink. And more food. France h... Read More