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 15th March 2010
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Holidays in France Welcome to FrenchEntrée Holidays, the complete guide for anyone thinking about taking a holiday in France. If it is accommodation in France that you are seeking check out our selection of French holiday rentals. If camping is your thing, visit our camping holidays zone. While for luxurious accommodation, how about staying in a French château? If you are looking for holiday ideas, visit our activity holidays zone. We also have sections dedicated to cycling holidays, boating and sailing holidays, walking holidays, golfing holidays and, for skiers and snowboarders alike, a winter sports zone. If you are taking young children on holiday, we have some fantastic ideas in our our family holidays section. If you enjoy the finer things in life, you may fancy trying a food or wine holiday in France. Either to induldge, try your hand at some authentic recipes or go on a wine tasting tour. For advice on travelling to France or getting around France see our zones. We also have an interactive flight map on our flight guide. While for ferry routes to and from France check out our ferry guide. For further information about holiday operators, services and equipment in France take a look at our Holiday Directory. If you have a French holiday experience to share, or ideas for new topics please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 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. 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.
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Holidays in France
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LD Lines break to France
 Take advantage of our Early booking offer and cross from Dover to Boulogne for Car+2 from £20* single crossing, any duration. Every mile makes me smile. Visit ldlines.comCanvas Holiday Homes
 offers luxury mobile homes sited on parks throughout France from as little as £30k – Finance Available.
Calvados, the true spirit of Normandy!
 From lively, upbeat towns to thatched cottages midst quiet country meadows, Calvados is where you'll find the original French holiday.Holidays for families with young children
 Country Kids is recognised as one of the top 4 European resorts for families with under 5's. This stunning farm estate offers a regulated crèche, babysitting, catering, petting farm, heated pools and amazing children's facilities. www.country-kids.fr Boating Holidays in France
 Cruise the heart of France along the network of rivers and canals onboard one of Le Boat's luxurious cruisers.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.
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
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 A comprehensive range of hotels in France for a short-term stay or a holiday. Book online for discounted prices at thousands of hotels.Bonnes Vacances NewsletterFrenchEntrée Regional Tourism Sites:
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The most romantic city in the world? It’s got to be Paris, hasn’t it? The cafés, the restaurants, those tree-lined avenues, the Parisians themselves – the entire ambiance of the place simply oozes passion and sexiness. Which is why lovers from all over the globe flock here for romantic weekends. But where are the most romantic spots in the French capital?
On a stunning farm estate in the South of France, Country Kids offers luxury family holidays with regulated crèche, babysitting, catering, petting farm, heated pools and amazing children's facilities.
To soften the impact of the Euro, Pierre & Vacances Group has launched a major new ski offer just for UK and Irish customers. The offer is 15% off all dates, all resorts. This includes the key holiday periods, even New Year and February half-term. 
In the charming village resort of Châtel, the new generation of catered ski chalet operator can be found, affordable luxury has never been more accessible, better value, or more fun..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.
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...
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...
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"...
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.
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… 
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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