France travel resources and holiday planning tools

France is one of the largest countries in Europe. It is bordered by six countries - Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany to the north-east, Switzerland and Italy across the Alps to the south-east and Spain across the Pyrenees to the south-west. The UK is across the English Channel (La Manche). France has several large international airports, two of which are in Paris and many of which are served by budget airlines. Ferry terminals are located along the north, west and Mediterranean coasts. Visitors from the UK also have the option of taking the Channel Tunnel rail link. Once in France, the motorway network and French rail service are known to be extremely efficient with the high-speed, long distance TGV train service the envy of other nations.

France is divided into 22 official ‘régions’ each of which is subdivided into several administrative ‘départements’. Many of the regions have very clearly defined and distinct regional identities. This is in part due to the enormous geographical and climatic differences between the regions which force the inhabitants of the various regions to lead very different ways of life.

France is known throughout the world for its cuisine and wine. The French love their food. Whenever possible meals are long, sociable family occasions which sometimes span several hours in the middle of the day. French meals usually involve three or four courses including cheese before the dessert and are accompanied by wine and freshly baked breads. A typical main dish might be Coq au vin (chicken in a red wine sauce), Coquilles Saint-Jacques (sea scallops cooked in butter) or Noisettes d’Agneau (sautéed lamb cutlets with mushrooms). However, French food varies enormously between regions with regional specialities and distinctive regional variations on classic French dishes.

Car rental

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France Car Rental
A France car rental can give you the sightseeing opportunities you want. Choosing a rental car in France is the best way to enjoy all that there is to see and do.

Estate agents and property information

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Agence Classic French Homes SARL
Real estate agents, property consultants & brokers specialising in prestige property sales in the Aquitaine region of France.

Expert'Immo Real Estate Agency
In the heart of the bay of Saint-Tropez, we sell a large selection of houses, villas with pool, land and apartments.

FrenchEntrée
For independent advice about French property or living in France, start your journey with FrenchEntrée.

Monika Palmer
Specializing in assistance and introductions for people who wish to sell or buy an outstanding property in the South of France.

Tarn Property Services
We search for you, find what you want, help and advise you throughout, help you settle in and when you are here.

Property owner services

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Home Agency
French Riviera Property Management and Services from Monaco to St Tropez.

Hotels

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Hotedia
Find your next hotel in France and Paris among 10,000 hotels.

St Malo Hotels
A guide to hotel accommodation available in Saint Malo France

Shopping

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Sports and activities

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ApoteoSurprise  - Romantic and creative experiences, in Paris, for your declaration of love, marriage proposal, honeymoon or wedding anniversary.

Catherine Stock  - Creative watercolor workshops in southwest France since the summer of 2000.

France Montgolfieres Balloon Rides  - An unforgettable experience. Book an exciting balloon ride from any of our 8 sites in France.

Lot Cycling Holidays - Stay at our country home in the Lot and Dordogne region of France for the whole tour with gourmet standard food and wine. No need to pack a suitcase every day. Return to your en-suite room and enjoy a fabulous 4-course menu each evening.

Tourist information

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Causses & Vezere - Dordogne
Community of villages in Dordogne (Périgord Noir). Visit the villages. Information: tourism, accomodation, B&B, rental, services.

ePyrenees Travel Guide
Pyrenees holidays, cycling, skiing and hotels.

France This Way
France information, holidays, language, gites, food, wildlife, history, culture...

France Tourism Development Agency
Trip ideas, latest news and special offers in France with Atout France.

Nice City Vacation
Your guide to Nice and the whole French Riviera including places to stay and things to do and see.

Parkings de Paris
We edit a guide book that describes all public carparks in Paris. We also offer parking space bookings on-line.

Regordane Info

The Anglo-French portal for everything to do with The Regordane Way or Chemin Saint-Gilles in France.

Flaine Grand Massif
Guide to the French ski resort of Flaine in the Grand Massif domain.

Travel agents, tours and activities

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Cooking Course in France - relaxed friendly hands-on cooking course in France. Cook fresh local produce on your cooking course in France with our experienced English chef.

Hermose Sprachaufenthalte - Learn French in France  - We provide French language holidays to our language schools in Paris, Bordeaux, Royan, Lyon, Montpellier or Hyères.

Kolumbus Sprachreisen - Learn French in Paris  - Learn French in our language school in Paris.

Language Holidays to Paris  - Take a French language holiday to Paris and learn French in one of the most popular language schools.

Learn French in France  - Kolumbus Sprachreisen - Learn French in our language schools in Bordeaux, Nizza, Paris, Lyon, Montpellier or Royan.

The Enlightened Traveller  - Self-guided and group walking packages, plus active learning experiences, recreation and regeneration in Languedoc and Provence.

Paris Essentials - City pass, phone cards, metro pass, books & maps, shuttle from the airport, gifts, souvenirs and many more items to simplify our clients trip to Paris Oh la la...!

Paris Shuttle Service - Airport Shuttle and door to door service to Paris, airport transfer from Orly and Roissy Charles de Gaulle airports to Parisian hotels.

Savoie-Maurienne, Latitude-Gallimard Internet series - Introducing the Maurienne, a region of French Savoy, for amateurs of skiing, nature, Baroque art and cultural heritage.

Walking in Languedoc - Specialises in original self-guided walking tours in Languedoc and Provence France with a pay-as-you-go approach to hotels, car hire and luggage transfers.

Walking Holidays in France - Walk through tiny French villages, spectacular scenery in the Pyrenees Mountain or discover Corsica on foot. Small groups.

Holiday homes

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Abbey-appart / Locaflat - Short term serviced apartment in Paris Center from studio to 7 rooms

Apartment for rent in Paris - Attractive holiday apartment with garden for rent in Paris 5, in the Latin Quarter.

Arriac French Holidays - Rental villa with pool in the Gers region of South West France.

Gîtes-de-Normandie  - Welcome to our two old farm buildings renovated with love. Located in Normandy near the Bessin-Cotentin Wetlands, with fine sandy beaches nearby

Go Languedoc - villas in Languedoc - For French gites, Southern French villas, French holiday homes and some great South France holiday deals

Go South France - villa holidays - Featuring some of the best South France villas p

The holiday home « Le Perron » - Located very near Dinan and St Malo, « le Perron » is the ideal starting point to discover the Emerald coast and the Broceliande country.

Holiday homes in Brossac Charente - La Giraudiere is Charente in South West France near Brossac village. We offer newly refurbished holiday apartments.

Holiday homes in Normandy - Normandy private villas, cottages, cabins, apartments and condos. Go hiking and cycling in Normandy.

Holiday house in La Palmyre - Rent a nice little holiday house direct from the owner for a very reasonable price. In South of France close to sandy beaches and all facilities nearby

Holiday-en-France - Apartment with swimming pool in Mazamet, South West France. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room & kitchen for self catering

Holiday Rentals - Villa and holiday rentals with private pools in France

Locations du Sud - A French language website for gites and South France tourist information

Pyrenees 2000 - Apartment to rent near ski slopes and hiking trails. Many other activities

Quality Villas France - Luxury villa rentals in France with pool

South of France Holiday House - Charming holiday house fully equipped for 10 to 12 persons. Southern garden and swimming pool situated in a private park

Studio for rent in Strasbourg - Furnished Holiday Studio for rent in Strasbourg, located in pedestrian area, near public transport, and many shops and restaurants

Studio in Tignes - Studio apartment in Tignes Val Claret

SW Alpine Holidays - Fully catered and ski hosted service in the Portes du Soleil.

Vacances Provencales - Situated in the hills overlooking Massif des Maures, between the sea and the montains.

Chalet Cyclamen
Les Carroz chalet offers catered ski holiday, ski weekend and summer holiday in the grand massif, French Alps

Dordogne holiday rentals
We offer holiday homes in some of the finest manor houses, chateaux and farmhouses in the Dordogne region for vacations in France.  Spend your French holidays with Dordogne Rental.

Les Costes
Charming holiday house for rent in the South of France

My Beaucaire
A luxury 3 bedroom vacation apartment in Provence

Other websites

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French
French language guide, the right site to learn French language.

Multi Travel Visas
Fast Schengen Visas in 3-4 days. Officially accredited by the Embassies in London. We can submit visa applications without appointments.