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9th September 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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Chalets & apartments from £9pppn!
 Book your winter chalet and apartment now to guarantee the best prices for this winter, Interhome offers a wide range of quality accommodation in the best resorts at fantastic prices. Celebrating 45 years as a leading holiday home specialist.Boating Holidays in France
 Cruise the heart of France along the network of rivers and canals onboard one of Le Boat's luxurious cruisers.Book your cruise on the French Waterways today
 H2olidays offers cruises on self-drive boats, charter and hotel barges all over Europe. Our team of passionate waterways specialists will help you find the holiday of your dreams.
Get French TV at home 24/7 with TV5MONDE
 Sky 799, Virgin 825. With films, drama, live news and sport, music, documentaries and more. www.tv5.orgMobile homes for sale - France
 Caravans in the Sun have brand new sited mobile homes available from only £19,995, available on 4 star parks, open for 12 months of the year.Find out more LD Lines break to France
 Take advantage of our early booking offer and cross from Portsmouth to Le Havre, car + 2 passengers = £110 per crossing. Every mile makes me smile.Visit ldlines.comPlanning a canal based break abroad
 Planning a French canal holiday this year, Freewheel Afloat can help you with the most important choices in your planning process. The choice of boat, cruising location and operating company are all crucial.
Step into a giddy world of new attractions!
 Have a great escape with your family and enjoy more than 30 experiences that bring you fun and thrills... Come to discover unique adventures in a place like no other! More Information.
Guided bike tours in France, Italy and the UK
 'We choose fascinating, beautiful regions like Tuscany, Provence and Dordogne. Then we cycle: to vineyards, castles, beauty spots... Then we eat and drink like Kings. Learn more about The Chain Gang Cycle ToursRiviera Côte d’Azur online magazine
 Riviera Côte d’Azur tourist board launches online magazine for the latest on the best of the Riviera Côte d’Azur with updated editorial content every month and great deals.
Eurocamp Holidays
 For the best deal on your self catering holiday in France take at look at what Eurocamp have to offer.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 Win tickets to Futuroscope!
 Win an unforgettable day out at Futuroscope! 5 sets of 2 entry tickets available in 2010will be offered. Enter now!. 
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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Signs announcing a shop or restaurant is ‘fermé pour les congés annuels’ are a familiar sight in France during the months of July and August. Whilst you’re enjoying your summer holiday, so are the French, many of whom will take around four weeks off work in one go. But where do they go and are we missing out?
Owning a luxury mobile home in the south of France is a simple and easy step to make. Larry and Jennifer Henderson’s company, Intermede Vacances, has been helping clients for over 30 years to realize their dreams of renting or owning a holiday home in the sun.
Piano trios and string quartets, fine wine and a romantic 18th century Bordeaux estate - escape to a French house-party this September with a difference with specialist cultural operator Orpheus and Bacchus.
Drawing inspiration from Robert Louis Stevenson and his travels with a donkey in the Cévennes, the chance to adopt a furry friend for a trek around the south of France in spring, summer or autumn is one not to be missed._250(1).jpg)
Where else would you have to get to grips with wraps and peels, seaweed and hot stones than at a spa? The vocabulary associated with the various treatments can be fairly complicated in English, let alone French! So acquaint yourself with the terms in our glossary before you set off and relax… 
Looking after a baby can be hard work but new parents in need of a holiday can enjoy a relaxing family break in France, have the pushchair carried free of charge by Ryanair, baby products delivered by BA, a children’s travel pack from Avis to ensure a comfortable car journey and a comfortable stay at a baby friendly bolthole in Normandy, Burgundy or beyond.
The cost of using toll roads in France can soon add up. Signing up for télépéage could work out more economical on many levels, offering discounts and allowing you to avoid the queues.
Expatriates Sandra and Grant Endersby offer luxury self-catering accommodation at le Manoir de Maffrécourt in the Champagne Ardenne. The Endersbys pride themselves on listening to and acting on the feedback offered by their visitors, as a result of which have come Champagne tasting evenings and some delicious home-cooked meals..
It’s true, you can enjoy a boat trip off the French coast and be entertained by a host of marine animals, including whales and dolphins! Here's our guide to where to go whale watching in France and when, what you can expect to see and how to ensure your visit does not upset the sea’s eco-system or the creatures living in it.
Ever considered getting away to the Alps for a break in summer? Probably not! A lot of people think that once the winter ski season is over, the resorts close their doors and switch off the lift. In reality, a large number of ski resorts transform themselves into hives of summer activity.
A camping holiday is a great way to enjoy quality time with the family. There's a fantastic choice of campsites throughout Europe - you'll find them close to wonderful beaches, in peaceful countryside and in the mountains, as well as close to cities and theme parks.
Situated between Périgueux and Limoges, Camping Le Touroulet is surrounded by the Limousin National Park, an area of outstanding beauty. The river Touroulet flows beside the campsite in a tranquil wooded valley that offers plenty of space for all. Easily accessible from Limoges, Bergerac and Angoulême airports.
Benodet Breaks offers high quality and value-for-money mobile home holidays on 4* campsites in south Brittany. Miles of rugged coastline, clean beaches and pretty towns to explore help make Brittany one of the most popular regions of France for UK holidaymakers.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
We've got a new section full of reviews, articles and ideas for foodie breaks in France. From wine tasting courses and cooking holidays, to luxury food tours and tips for vegetarians...
The Corrèze is perhaps the least well-known department of the Limousin, however I have a feeling this may be about to change. The Corrèze is geared up to give you one of the most action packed holidays of a lifetime. From Mountain Biking to canoeing, Horse riding to Hang-gliding and from fishing to ... 
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