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 14th May 2008
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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? COMING SOON... • Campsite Database (covering all the campsites of France) • Golf Course Database (covering all the golf courses in France) 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... Reader's ReviewColette Yvonne describes her time at La Buissière, a venue for walking and relaxation breaks.
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... Holiday terms en FrançaisAn English-French translation of locations and activites Book RecommendationReader's Recommendation
Anna Weissman, who lives in South-West France, recommends 'Mourjou', by Peter Graham. "This atmospheric book describes the author's experiences of people, cuisine and culture whilst living in the remote and stunning region of the Auvergne..." book recommendation... 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 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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Fantastic Travel and Accommodation Offers
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 Great family deals in our holiday villages situated in the most beautiful regions of France. Whatever your travel budget, find the perfect holiday with P&V Holidays. Apartments from £102 week.Boating Holidays in France
 Cruise the heart of France along the network of rivers and canals onboard one of Le Boat's luxurious cruisers.
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
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The Calvados coastline which in 1944 witnessed one of the most epic chapters in World history is today the playground for families and sports enthusiasts from far and wide. The military vehicles have been replaced by sand yachts and wind surfers or perhaps the horses from the Deauville stables on their early morning trot.
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.
The Armada Adventure is coming to Normandy this summer! Don’t miss out on this prestigious event; plan your trip to see the World’s greatest fleet of Tall Ships now!
FrenchEntrée Travel Club is offering you the chance to stay in Le Touquet's grandest hotel, the Hotel Westminster, for 2 nights and receive the third night FREE - based on a car and four travelling, that's only £75 per person per night!
FrenchEntrée Travel Club has put together this fantastic offer, for you to stay for two nights at the beautiful 4 star Château de Ligny, including ferry, from £122. You'll even get a third night completely free!
We've got David George's latest report on the snow situation in the French Alps, and Emma Todd & Rob Mason's update from the French Pyrenees.
Sick of the winter chill already? Cheer yourself up by browsing our selection of top properties, in the hotttest, driest regions of France, and start choosing your summer holiday now!
P&V Holidays has been the leading European holiday accommodation provider for more than 40 years, offering the largest selection of destinations in France, to suit all tastes and all budgets, whether you’re travelling as a couple, a family or with friends.
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...
The Normandy departments of La Manche and Calvados burst into life during the spring and summer months; they are a riot of colour, from the golden beaches, blue sea and lush green countryside to the gardens, paintings, parades, fireworks and festivals that are so much a part of the region. With hundreds of miles of coastline steeped in the history of D-Day and William the conqueror, as well as the world famous...
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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