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Mont St Michel in Normandy

 
Mont St MichelMont-Saint-Michel is one of France's great wonders, it is a small tidal island situated just 1km off the Normandy coast close to the border with Brittany and connected by a small causeway. The rocky islet is made up of a mediaeval town and topped by the 13th century Benedictine abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel Read more...

Huelgoat in Brittany

 
BrittanyLying between Morlaix and Carhaix is the small town of Huelgoat popular with tourists this pretty village's main attraction is its beautiful forest, covering an area of 10 square kilometres the forest of Huelgoat abounds with amazing gigantic mossy boulders and sparkling clear pools as the river Argent winds its way through Read more...
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Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley

Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley Known as the garden of France the Loire valley is packed with historical towns and crammed with some of the most beautiful châteaux France has to offer. We take a look at five of the most be...

DisneyLand Resort Paris

DisneyLand Resort Paris A visit to Disneyland® is every child's dream and with Disneyland® Paris just on the doorstep it's never been easier to get there.Although the resort is primarily aimed at ...

Sightseeing with the Paris Pass

Sightseeing with the Paris Pass Take the stress out of visiting Paris with the Paris Pass. By purchasing a Paris Pass you gain free access to more than 60 must see Paris attractions including the Arc de Triomphe the Louvre...
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Regional food of France

Regional food of France Today, eating is very regional. There still is a strong culture of seasonal eating, which is very well reflected on menus. Each region has its own dishes that history shows...

Enhance Your Cooking with French Cookware

Enhance Your Cooking with French Cookware TThere is a lot more to French cookware than ramekins, gratin dishes and copper pots. Good quality French cookware not only enhances your cooking it is...

What's happening to our French Baguette?

What's happening to our French Baguette? I am sitting in my luxury rental accommodation in the Languedoc, south of France, drinking strong black coffee and eating a crispy piece of baguette...
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Difference for me between Vail and Megeve,

Difference for me between Vail and Megeve, When I was a kid growing up in Maine I wanted to do one thing... that was to ski in every ski area that I could dream of. The Rocky Mountains was a must and so was Europe and especially ...

How to carry your skis like a "ski pro Megeve" does and not kill anyone!

How to carry your skis like a As simple as it might appear to the uninitiated, injuries due to the way we carry skis and poles, both to and from resorts, can be avoided - here is how professionals do it.

Ski Megeve In the Heart of The French Alps

Ski Megeve In the Heart of The French Alps To my happy surprise these are very pleasant and well informed experienced ski tourists who are amazed by the diversity of geographical and climatic change...
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Walking with the Camisards

Walking with the Camisards Three centuries ago, the rugged and isolated Cévennes in south-central France was the venue for a bitter conflict, the severity of which raised eyebrows amongst the landed classes and nascen...

Walking in diversity: The Gard

Walking in diversity: The Gard In respect of rambling and walking, there is much to discovered and the Gard offers rich hiking opportunities for those who enjoy walking all year round. Mild winters and low rainfall mean t...

Walking French history - The Regordane Way

Walking French history - The Regordane Way For those of you with a penchant for themed walking, there are few French-based experiences that can touch the excitement of discovering an ancient...
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Family Fishing Holidays In France

Family Fishing Holidays In France France is a country that has a wonderful variety of fishing from the North through to the South and caters for fly fishing, course and game fishing on a wide range of rivers and lakes. Plus ...

The Attraction of Fishing in France

The Attraction of Fishing in France It is impossible these days to pick up an angling magazine and not see photographs of monstrous carp caught in France or articles written by anglers who have had a great time there. France p...

Fishing Permits

To fish in France you will need to obtain a licence or Carte de Peche, these can be bought at most sporting & fishing stores and most bar tabacs for around 60 euros for a year or you c...

Book a Ferry to France

Book a Ferry to France Take the hassle out of booking your ferry to France with our ferry booking service. Simply select your route and let us find you the best price...

Cheap Car Hire in France

Cheap Car Hire in France Book low cost car hire in France with Lost in France and Car Trawler.

Book Flights to France

Book Flights to France Book a flight to France quickly and easily with our flight booking engine...
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In Love in France: A Traveler's Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Land of Amour

In Love in France: A Traveler's Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Land of Amour The very first fully illustrated guide to the most inspirational and romantic regions of France for the newly smitten, the newlywed, and those who share a lifetime of passion...

The Best Campsites in France 2010

The Best Campsites in France 2010 Entries in this guide cannot be paid for so each camp site is chosen on merit alone. The guide has a full colour layout with maps and is indexed by region and by nearest town...

French Alps Tourist Guide

French Alps Tourist Guide Stop for a moment and inhale the cool mountain air as you hike the Alpine pastures of the Grande Randonnée beneath the high snow plains and peaks above. Feel the mist of spring snow ki...
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The Raccoon Dog

The Raccoon Dog The Raccoon Dog looks very much like a raccoon but is in fact a member of the dog family which has spread to France from...

The European Black Widow Spider

The European Black Widow Spider The European or Mediterranean black widow spider Latrodectus tredecimguttatus can pack a very nasty bite. Although the bite is rarely fatal...

The Edible Dormouse or Loir

The Edible Dormouse or Loir The Edible dormouse is nocturnal and gregarious in nature, often living in groups of up to 30. It spends most of its day asleep in a drey like nest...
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