Looking for something special to do in France this festive season? How about snuggling up in an igloo in the Pyreness or watching the Festival of Lights in Lyon...
France Travel Guides
Useful factsheets and guides for travelling to and across France from famous landmarks to undiscovered gems.
Special events in France this festive season
Looking for something special to do in France this festive season? How about snuggling up in an igloo in the Pyreness or watching the Festival of Lights in Lyon...
France’s Christmas Markets 2010
A quick round up of some of the best Christmas Markets to visit across France this season...
Parks and gardens in Normandy
In Normandy, the water, the light, the colours, the gentle landscapes and the
rich heritage all lend themselves perfectly to the gardener’s art. Every new
garden is a source of wonder.
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 beautiful...
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 and Orsay museums as well...
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 entertaining children we can almost guarantee that most
adults will enjoy Disneyland too...
Ferry Crossings to France
If you are looking at visiting France, then going over the water by ferry crossing is a very popular way of travelling especially from the United Kingdom and for some it can be a lot more fun than sitting in an airport hoping that the plane is going to depart on time!
Family Cycling Holidays in France
Cyclists of all
abilities can look forward to some fantastic scenery whilst on a cycling holiday
in France, along with experiencing traditional French cuisine in the many hotels
you stop at on your travels through the scenic countryside.
French Canal Barge Holidays
When
it comes to enjoying one of the best locations for cruising the soothing waters
of France, the Canal du Midi is the most well known. Plenty of worthy French
sights are connected to these waters, offering a variety of French canal barge
holidays you'll never forget
Leave the Cigarettes at Home When Visiting France!
Tourists heading for a ski holiday in France or her capital Paris may want to consider kicking 'butt' on their smoking habit. Starting in France this year, smoking is now banned in all places that serve the public...
A mucky treat for the onion gourmets
On the face of it the idea is barmy - hundreds of gourmets assembling to eat
this delicacy and get themselves mucky. But if you enjoy exquisitely tender,
grilled spring onions grown in a unique way and dipped in an unforgettable fiery
sauce ("salvitxada" or "romesco") this is the experience of a lifetime...
Ski the French Alps with the Rail Europe Snow Train
If you are looking to Ski in the French Alps this season then Rail Europe have come up with an ideal stress free way of getting there. The Rail Europe Snow train runs from both London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet International train stations and delivers skiers to four key ski areas in the French Alps

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