Holiday Guide to France
One of the most visited countries in the world; France holidays offer you everything from the romance of Paris and the beautiful vineyards of Champagne to the picturesque Bordeaux and stunning Nice and Cannes. Add to this the spectacular beaches, wonderful historical cities and villages throughout the whole of France and you can understand why it is so popular.
You can visit France throughout the year as in the winter there are plenty of excellent skiing resorts, whilst from April to October the temperature can rise from the early 20.s to the 30.s, ideal for sunbathing on the beautiful sandy beaches. In the south of France you have the jet-setting resorts of Cannes and Nice, filled with trendy cafes and bars, as well as fashionable restaurants and beautiful beaches. The north-west area of France has picturesque harbour towns such as Brittany and Normandy with lots of lovely sandy beaches dotted along the coastline. The east of France is famous for it.s wines, including chardonnays and pinot noir, and home to Strasbourg, Dijon, Nancy and Metz, whilst the centre boasts the beautiful resorts and castles of the Loire Valley. Larger cities like Paris, Marseilles and Lyon offer fantastic nightlife, great sight seeing and something for everyone, yet all over France you will find excellent bars, cafes and restaurants serving exquisite local cuisine and international dishes to suit all tastes. The same goes for shopping, from the larger cities like Paris famous for the fashionable boutiques, trendy shops and fantastic markets down to the smaller resorts where you can pick up some great cheap holiday gifts. France car hire is a great way to explore the surrounding area, so check out our fantastic deals, all including a France map to help your car hire run smoothly.
General Information
Ideal for Couples
France holidays are perfect for couples who return year after year to soak up the romantic atmosphere, beautiful beaches and superb restaurants.
Great for Families
France has long been a popular destination for families due to its close proximity, sandy beaches, great weather and fun days out, such as Paris Euro Disney.
Fantastic Nightlife
Whether you fancy dancing all night in one of the busier resorts or just mingling with the locals in a quiet cellar bar, France has something to suit everyone.
Great Beaches
Throughout the whole of the France coastline you will find gorgeous soft sandy beaches to laze around on and crystal clear seas to paddle and swim in.
Great Day Trips
Paris Euro Disney is extremely popular with families, whilst the many different regions and hamlets are well worth exploring.
Romantic Setting
Paris is classed as the romantic capital of the world where you can share candlelit dinners, follow the cobbled streets marvelling at the picturesque squares and admire the stunning architecture.
Shoppers Paradise
France holidays are excellent for all the latest fashions, wonderful souvenirs and great cheap holiday gifts.
Chic Restaurants
Although you will find international cuisine to suit all tastes you must take time out to sample the exquisite local cuisine such as frogs legs, snails and different cheeses all washed down with a few glasses of superb local wine.
Fantastic Sight Seeing
Throughout France there are beautiful hamlets, castles and ancient sites to see, whilst no trip to Paris is complete without visiting the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. |
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