The glittering French Riviera is famous for being home to the Cannes Film Festival, and for the glamorous resorts of Monaco and St Tropez. These resorts bring in the rich and famous from all over the world and can be rather crowded in July and August. Families tend to visit this area in spring and … Read more

The attractive, seaside resort of Royan is one of several popular holiday resorts on the Côte de Beauté. The area was almost completely destroyed during World War II but was rebuilt in the modern style you can see there today. The coast in this area is divided in to small bays and you can choose … Read more

The French Alps are a very popular holiday destination. The beautiful mountains are well known for the large range of outdoor activities which can be enjoyed there. Popular activities include skiing, mountaineering and snow boarding. There are also a range of lesser known sports to try out in the region. These include white water rafting … Read more

The Vendee is a large area located on the French Atlantic coast. Situated just south of Brittany and Nantes, and slightly to the north of La Rochelle it is easy to reach by air, car and ferry. The Vendee is named after its river which meanders through the south east of the region. The climate … Read more

The region of Vosges and Jura lies partly in France and party in Switzerland, and is best known for its ski resorts and wide range of out door activities. The atmosphere and style of the resort is Scandinavian and rather upmarket. The area is blessed with stunning natural beauty and this makes it popular not … Read more

Western Brittany is a holiday destination which is popular with British holiday makers. Slightly less expensive and less touristy than Northern Brittany, the area has a traditional French feel. Families and couples come here to spend warm summer days on the long sandy beaches and to explore the rugged coastal paths which run along the … Read more

Picardy is one of the lesser known regions of France. It is an area of great historical importance and is famous for its battlefields from the first and second world wars, particularly in the area of Somme. The region has recently become popular with holiday makers and provides a more tranquil and restful holiday base … Read more

The credit crunch and the fall of the pound against the Euro caused a big shift in the holiday market. Many people chose to stay in the UK rather than travel to Europe. Even with the recession seemingly behind us, many people are still choosing to the holiday in the UK and there are many … Read more

Along the Adriatic coast are a series of small holiday resorts, many with beautiful beaches. Holiday makers flock here for the stunning setting and warm climate. Imagine if you can rolling Pine Hills leading down to sandy coves and bright blue waters, and that is what you can expect of The Adriatic Coast. The area … Read more