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attractions in the stunning French Alps
The
French Alps are nestled in a beautifully scenic area renowned for its skiing,
but also popular for summer activities. Winter sees visitors flocking to
the mountains to ski, while summer offers mountain biking, paragliding,
white water rafting and many water sports. Enjoy a brief introduction into
the attractions of the French Alps... read
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 Shakespeare
and Company: A literary treasure in the heart of Paris, France
With
2016 marking 400 years since The Bard’s passing, William Shakespeare even
gets a mention in the heart of Paris, France, at a historic and fascinating
book shop named Shakespeare and Company... read
more
 Try
a canal boat holiday this year for the ultimate in relaxation
There
is probably nothing more relaxing and romantic than a canal boat holiday
and there are many excellent destinations to choose from, perfect for couples
heading off on their own or families... read
more
 Cycling
in France is the perfect activity holiday
France
is the perfect destination for any keen cyclist, with so many gorgeous
locations to choose from. Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for
cycling in France, although the practice can be enjoyable all year round
and a bonus is that bikes are allowed to travel free of charge on trains,
so deciding on your cycling location is made just that much easier... read
more
 Time
to Plan a Ski Trip to France
With
autumn well on the way, it is time to start planning an exciting skiing
trip to France. The following is a brief introduction into some of the
more popular French skiing locations to explore this coming winter season..
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more
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Family
Touring Holidays In France by Martyn Davis
France has numerous fascinating
areas to explore if you have a touring caravan or motorhome and there are
absolutely thousands of campsites that welcome touring holidaymakers with
their own caravan, motorhome or tent.
And because the climate is
slightly better than in some other countries such as the UK, you will find
people go touring as early as April right through to October, which is
when most camp and touring sites are open in France.Although if you are
thinking or touring in the summer holidays you may have to pre-book to
get a pitch at some of the more popular caravan sites, especially in places
like Brittany, which is one of the most popular camping and touring holiday
areas in France, but there are many to choose from and you can often just
pull up and arrange an overnight stay, or if you want to see the sights
in a specific area, then you could always book a whole weeks holiday, or
two, on a particular caravan site.
Most touring sites will offer
pitches with an electric hook-up and some also include water, some others
will even have pitches that cater for sewage disposal for the black tanks
that you get within a motorhome and if not, they have on-site facilities
at set points for your waste water and emptying out your cassette toilet
or porta-loo. In fact, last time we were in France, we noticed that a lot
of the larger service stations also have points that you can empty out
your waste tanks, which is great for when you are travelling through France.
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touring sites; the amount of facilities available on lots of caravan and
camping sites in France (not including the basics), means that you may
find you just wish to stay put and enjoy what is on offer, such as swimming,
tennis, fishing, the bar and restaurant, clubs with entertainment, children's
playgrounds and much, much more, which are normally free to use bar certain
activities that you may have to pay a fee for, such as a fishing permit,
playing pool, hiring cycles or using the gym.
And overall, these types
of camping sites are of excellent quality and make an ideal family holiday
where the children are very well catered for but these can range in price
quite dramatically, for example, if you want to be situated near the Cote
D'Azur and the French Riviera, the cost for a pitch can be anything up
to four times that of a touring site in Normandy! Also, they do vary in
cost according to the time of year and the amount of different facilities
on offer plus some charge extra if you just turn up rather than pre-booking,
so it is always a good idea to check out a few sites in different areas
before you go on your holiday and we always ensure we have the different
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However, if you would rather
have peace and tranquillity whilst on holiday in your caravan or motor
home, then there are also numerous sites which offer the more mature family,
and you can find some beautiful settings that range from lakeside views
to being situated in a forest where you can watch the wildlife roaming,
or why not meet up with some other like-minded people whilst staying in
the grounds of a French Chateau. The choice is immense and on some of the
sites you could even get to experience activities such as horse riding,
artery and clay pigeon shooting.
Mind you, if you are towing
a large caravan or have a large motorhome like a Winnebago, then it is
also a very wise idea to check the terrain of your desired destination,
as some of the campsites may not be accessible. One particular place we
went had such a narrow track running up to the site that it would have
been impossible to get a 36 plus foot motorhome round the bend and into
the gate at the entrance and as for reversing, we wouldn't have liked to
try that with a caravan!
Yet even if you do not own
your own caravan or motor home, although it will add to the cost of your
holiday, you can still enjoy a touring holiday in France with freedom by
hiring one for a week or two, which is also a good idea to see if you will
end up enjoying the whole experience, before investing your hard earned
money on the purchase of a caravan or motorhome.
Also, when booking your vols
pas cher, or flights in English, always look for the best deal.
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