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 3rd July 2009
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Holidays in FranceEverything you need for your French holiday.
FrenchEntrée Holidays is a totally independent site, set to be the first choice for anyone thinking about taking a holiday in France. We provide every resource to help you choose the right holiday and destination in France, and to make your French break a success. Check out our sections on: • French holiday rentals • Hotel listings • The Regions of France • Activity Holidays • Château Holidays • Cycling Holidays • Family Holidays • Golf Holidays • Walking Holidays • Winter Sports Holidays • Food & Wine Holidays • Travelling to France • Travelling Around France • Flight Guide • Ferry Guide • Holiday Directory (FREE listings) • Bookshop I hope you enjoy exploring FrenchEntrée Holidays. Contact me if there's anything you'd like to see added, to send in you contributions and reviews, or if you'd like to be featured on the site. To get all the latest news and articles first, sign up for our free newsletter. Gemma Driver Editor FrenchEntrée Holidays Email me P.S. why not check out our Living in France and Property in France sites too? Real Life Stories Be A Topic Host! Ever found information on the internet and thought “I know my subject better than this - if only I had the right tools I could do it myself”? Well, now you can. FrenchEntrée.com's mission is to provide the ultimate...find out more... French Language - HotelsFor when you're staying at a hotel Do you have a room on the ground floor? - Vous avez une chambre au rez-de-chaussée? The shower is not working - La douche ne marche pas more French hotel vocab & phrases... Taking Dogs on HolidayHow to bring your pets on trips to France
Jilly Bennett, French resident, dog show judge and owner of Pension Milou (luxury dog hotel), explains the steps you need to take. "Your dog is part of your family, so why not take him along on the trip? With quarantine regulations eased and provided you start the process far enough ahead for the necessary injections, blood test and paperwork you will find it all works easily..." Jilly explains... Drinking & Driving in FranceBeware of the change in attitudes! The relaxed attitude to drinking and driving in France has surprised and sometimes delighted many foreign visitors. Tales such as the account in ‘A Year in Provence’, where policemen were helping drunk partygoers into their cars at the end of a village meal were not rare. But things have swiftly changed, since the French government pledged to lower the terrifyingly high number of deaths on French roads... more... Reader's ReviewColette Yvonne describes her time at La Buissière, a venue for walking and relaxation breaks.
Holiday terms en FrançaisAn English-French translation of locations and activites Classified Directory of Holiday Companies and Services for Holidays in FranceLooking to plan a holiday to France? Check out the new FrenchEntrée Holidays in France Classified Directory featuring:Holiday Currency Exchanges and Brokers Camping Supplies and Camping Equipment European Breakdown Cover Activity Holidays in France Boating Holidays in France Cooking Holidays in France Cycling Holidays in France Golf Holidays in France Painting Holidays in France Sailing Holidays in France Walking Holidays and Hiking Holidays in France Winter Sports Holidays in France Overseas Travel Insurance Companies Car Rental in France |
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Your chance to win 2,000€
 To celebrate its 10th anniversary, CA Britline the English speaking branch of Credit Agricole has decided to run a photo and video competition. For more details, visit www.whyilovefrance.com.
France by high-speed train
 Relax to France by high speed train - modern and comfortable TGVs serve more than 120 destinations - from only £15 one-way from Paris!
Save €500 on France Holidays
 Save €500 per week with PV-Holidays, No1 for holiday accommodation in France. At least 22% off ALL dates. Includes school holidays!Boating Holidays in France
 Cruise the heart of France along the network of rivers and canals onboard one of Le Boat's luxurious cruisers.Futuroscope - A place like no other
 Make a great escape with your family and discover unique adventures in a place like no other. At Futuroscope you can enjoy more than 30 breathtaking and fun experiences, explore the world in new ways, and imagine the future together.
Low Fares to France
 Take advantage of special limited fares on all routes to France from Brittany Ferries Prices from £89 each way for a standard car and two adults.Villa and Farmhouse holidays in France
 Our 37th Year providing an unrivalled selection of high quality villas,apartments,farmhouses,cottages and Chateaux with pools. Villas cater for all party sizes from couples to parties of up to 22 adults. Prices start from £175 per week.
Llama Trekking Holidays
 Looking for a unique experience with llamas and good food too? Visit us for a "wonderful and everlasting memory of a day you'll never forget." Find out more.
Bonnes Vacances Newsletter ArchiveAre you looking for a holiday in France? Keep up to date with holiday ideas, holiday options, accommodation promotions and transport offers. Sign-up for our free newsletter or visit our newsletter archive to view previous newsletters. Need a rental car?
 Are you going on a short break or on holiday to France and need to move around? Great Deals on car rental from easyCar in France
Cottage for couples
 Pretty cottage to rent near Aubeterre sur Dronne on the border of the Dordogne and Charente . Sleeps 2 or 3. Peaceful location but near popular tourist villages, restaurants and markets. Large private garden. Dordogne holiday cottageIn need of some café culture?
 Fancy sipping champagne in Paris? Or lunch in Nice? If you're looking for a weekend away, we have the answer with city breaks from £99
Best Hotel Deals!
 A comprehensive range of hotels in France for a short-term stay or a holiday. Book online for discounted prices at thousands of hotels.Flying to France? Visit the FrenchEntrée Flights to France map to view the airlines flying from the UK airports to France. FrenchEntrée Regional Tourism Sites:
Sky PropertyLooking for ski property in France? The FrenchEntrée ski property guide features articles on buying property in the Alps and the Pyrenees and guides to the major French ski resorts of Les Arcs, Samoens, Chamonix and Val d'Isere. Living in France? Looking at property in France? Check out our comprehensive guide to property in France. From property for sale and the buying process, to legal facts, mortgages and removals, you can find everything you need by visiting Property in France |
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When you step off a high-speed train in the heart of France having spent a few relaxing hours reading a book and watching the scenery glide past, you’ll wonder why you ever flew....jpg)
Make a great escape with your family and discover unique adventures in a place like no other. At Futuroscope you can enjoy more than 30 breathtaking and fun experiences, explore the world in new ways, and imagine the future together.
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You may have heard the rumour – Apparently it’s cheaper to stay in the UK this year... Well, Bowhills certainly don’t agree and with their passion for all things French you would expect them to say that but the leading French holiday specialist can prove why travelling to France is exceptional value for money and beats staying in the UK hands down!
Camembert, cider, charming fishing ports and sheltered bays are just a few of Normandy’s star attractions. Yet, for those with a passion for history, not to mention war stories, a tour of Normandy’s famous D-Day landing beaches offers a seaside break with a difference.
Many châteaux, manor houses, and country mansions also offer bed and breakfast accommodation where you can enjoy the personal hospitality of the owners, some of whom are French nobility. FrenchEntrée have a great selection....jpg)
If you’re still longing to get away this summer, but haven’t booked yet, it’s not too late to find a great holiday at a great price. Easy to organise, great value for money and relaxing from start to finish too, France with Brittany Ferries is the perfect choice for a late escape. With stunning scenery, warmer weather, beaches for sun and surf, mountains for hiking and biking, fine food and wine, abundant cultural and historical attractions, France has something to offer everyone...
As canny city break addicts are quickly discovering, the cheapest way to explore Europe’s finest cities is to check into a self-catering apartment. Whether you’re escaping for a romantic weekend, or looking forward to a cultural tour, cooking up your own meals means you can easily cut down the cost of your trip...
At The France Show, the FrenchEntrée team interviewed some of their key clients, who were exhibiting there. Simon Marshall of Canvas Holiday Homes revealed how the company manages to maintain their reputation of having the best looking fleet of mobile homes throughout Europe...
A very special campsite... "This style of camping still feels like the 'real' thing, with each tipi or yurt provided with its own campfire and cooking equipment, but everything is just that bit easier - you can sleep under the stars and yet avoid a bad back"...
At The France Show, the FrenchEntrée team interviewed some of their key clients, who were exhibiting at the show. Sarah Singleton of Le Boat explains that they have a fleet of over 1000 boats in France and offer relaxing and economical holidays...
One way to save on the amount you spend on your family holidays each year would be to invest in a holiday home of your own, thereby not only providing you and your family with years of relaxing holidays but also enabling you to stay in a home-from-home environment that you can tailor to suit your individual needs.
Malcolm Edward-Cole enjoyed a photography holiday in southern France (taught by renowned expert, Peter Evans), whilst his wife was coached on her painting skills; "The magret de canard was sizzling on the plate, the dark red wine from Buzet - a local vineyard - was smooth and rich. The conversation...
What better way to learn to speak French than during a stay in France? IN PROVENCE offers fun, conversational classes each morning for five days of your holiday, leaving you the rest of the time to put what you’ve learnt into practice and enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of Provence.
Be the first to hear about the latest stories on FrenchEntrée Holidays; Fresh ideas, new hoiday options, independent reviews, expert tips and up-to-the-minute travel information. Bonnes Vacances ensures that you are aware of the newest information, so that your holidays in France are as good as possible.
A whole flurry of ski properties have just signed up to our Holiday Property Database, in preparation for the fast-approaching winter sports season. Here's a selection of our favourites… 
Visit our new section, which includes articles and advice for holidays on the waterways and seas of France. Gentle canal boat ambles, coastal cruising, or qualified sailing instruction - it's all here!
Staying in French mountain property during the summer is a whole different world to any other kind of holiday. If you think of the mountains as just for winter sports, you're missing out! We find out more from Dawn Lyde, who owns a holiday rental property near the Pyrenees.
“With 3 trips in the bag and another 2 planed for later this year - we have put together, based on our experiences as parents, our hints, tips, suggestions and advice to ensure your trip is as stress free as possible.”
Jim and Gail moved to the Charente-Maritimes in April 2003. Usual story; they wanted to get out of the rat race in South-East England, and bought a property with a tumble-down wreck attached. But now the wreck is a beautiful gîte, and the couple have discovered the recipe for success with holiday lettings...
We've tracked down some of the most stunning shots of the beaches of France. Starting with Normandy and ending up in Corsica, we take you on a tour of the French coastline, including info on the surrounding area...
If you really want to experience rural France, there's the option of staying on a farm. Just imagine it; fresh eggs in the morning! But then you might not enjoy being woken by the cockerel at 5:30a.m. We look at the numerous options, and speak to some farmers and their guests…
An American Express survey in November, found that high income earners in China favour France as a holiday destination.
If you want to try something a little different, what about a walking holiday with a donkey? These gentle creatures have been a desirable travelling companion for milennia, providing baggage transport, amusement and a sense of security. Christine Keiffer runs one of around 150 farms throughout France hiring out donkeys to walkers. She speaks to FrenchEntrée-Holidays about walking with donkeys... 
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"It's difficult to imagine cycling across Europe's second-largest desert by mistake, but this seemed the only fair description of the events of that day and its three predecessors. In the company of Birna's brother Dilli I emerged from two-wheeled retirement in glorious fashion, traversing the land of my in-laws on a day-trip that somehow ran out of control into a critic-confounding odyssey. During those long, lonely hours watching Dilli on my forward horizon as he squinted around to locate me on his hindward one, I had found myself mumbling an epic commentary, a tale of water-carriers and wheel-suckers, of bonks and breakaways..." 
