French Holidays

French Holidays – A simply beautiful country
The enduring popularity of French holidays is down to the beauty and sheer variety of this splendidly scenic country. Virtually every French region offers richly rewarding French holidays with their own distinct character, whether rugged Brittany, gorgeous Provence, volcanic Auvergne, the vineyards of Burgundy, the great rivers of the Loire and the Dordogne, the vast beaches of Aquitaine or the majestic mountains of the Alps and the Pyrenees. The classic romantic French holiday remains Paris, but the entire country is dotted with beautiful historic cities, charming country towns and sleepy villages. Add history, art, culture and cuisine, and it is little wonder French holidays consistently top the polls.

Holidays in France – City breaks and country charm
French holidays are ideally suited for weekends and short city breaks. Taking your own car on French holidays has never been easier. France also boasts a superb network of public transport. Low cost airlines have considerably widened the choice of French holidays, creating instant access to fascinatingly distinct regions via airports like Bergerac, Biarritz or Brest. French holiday accommodation ranges from surprisingly economical villas, gites and country hotels, to splendid farmhouses and fabulous chateaux. For many visitors French holidays mean camping. Camping holidays in France are a way of life, with an astonishing quantity of invariably charming and economical sites. France is particularly good for self catering holidays, though few French holidays can resist the temptations of French cuisine and French wine!

French Holidays – Fantastic walking, cycling and skiing
French holidays provide a wealth of activity holidays in beautiful surroundings, whether surfing on wild Atlantic beaches or canoeing gorgeously scenic rivers. Walkers and cyclists enjoy endless possibilities. Veteran cycle tourists will confirm that French holidays provide an idyllic combination of quiet roads, scenic countryside, fine weather, courteous drivers and all-important fine food and hospitality. French walking holidays offer an unsurpassable variety of landscapes and a long, proud tradition of splendidly organised long-distance paths. Winter French holidays centre on a sensational choice of world-class ski resorts, catering for all levels.