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HOLIDAYS FRANCE
Holidays in France, Dordogne, Provence, Vendee, Charente,
Languedoc-Roussillon, Morbihan, Calvados, Gascony, French Alps, Loire Valley
tend to be the most popular destinations to take holidays in France.
Search for holidays in France by clicking on the
links for Dordogne, Provence, Vendee, Charente,
Languedoc-Roussillon, Morbihan, Calvados, Gascony, French Alps and the Loire
Valley.
Holidays in France tend to be more popular in well known
departments like the Dordogne, Vendee, Charente, Morbihan and Calvados.
Whilst other holiday destinations in France tend to be known by their
regional names like, Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gascony, French Alps
and the Loire Valley.
Holidays in the Dordogne in Aquitaine South West
France
The Dordogne has always been a popular holiday
destination. Known as the Perigord, it is split into four areas. The white
(blanc) named after the white chalky soil, Black (Noir) named after the
black oaks that dominate the landscape, Green (vert) after the pine forest
hill and purple (pourpre) after the wine grapes grown around the Bergerac
area. Holidays in the Dordogne are spent in what is considered by most to
be the most beautiful department in France. Towns worth visiting are
Perigueux with its stunning centre, Bergerac for its wines, medieval Sarlat,
Riberac the capital of Foies Gras, Domme and Nontron where Richard the Lion
heart met his end. In fact there are so many beautiful towns and villages in
the Dordogne, it is impossible to mention or visit them all, nor do the
Dordogne justice in just two weeks holiday. That is why so many
holidaymakers return year after year to explore the Dordogne.
Holidays in the Vendee Pays de la Loire North West
France
The Vendee is wonderful for holidays that involve
anything to do with the sea. Long sandy beaches that provide excellent
surfing and sailing facilities. The offshore islands are delightful with
charming white-washed cottages covered in Mimosas. Inland, the Poitevin marshes form a
labyrinth of canals waterways creating a natural reserve for all forms of
bird life. Nature lovers will all kind of fowl including waders, redshanks &
marsh-owls. Checkout the Son et Lumiere in Puy de Fou - La Cinescenie of the
Puy du Fou a spectacular with actors, horsemen and special lighting effects.
Beach and deep sea fishing, night fishing and freshwater angling- on the
beach, in canals, lakes & rivers can all be done in the Vendee.
Holidays in the Charente and Charente-Maritime Poitou-Charentes
West France
The Charente is one of four départements making up the
region of Poitou-Charentes in West France, the other most popular holiday
destination being the Charente- Maritime. The Charente is divided into five
areas, South Charente, bordering the Dordogne, the gentle sloping vineyards
and of the wealthy cognac producing West Charente, the pretty riverside
villages of the Ruffecois, the hillside pine forests of the Haute-Charente
bordering the Limousin and the rock formations and caves in the Horte-et-
Tardoire. Angouleme, the department capital is a superb destination for
shoppers. The Charente-Maritime borders the Atlantic and has some of the
finest sandy beaches in France. La Rochelle, Cognac, Saintes and Rochefort
are all worth a visit. This area boasts the second highest level of sunshine
in France.
Holidays in Morbihan in Brittany North West France
Morbihan lies at the south of the four départements that
make up the region of Brittany. Bordered by Finistère to the west,
Côtes-d’Armor to the north and the Ille-et-Vilaine to the east. History is
everywhere in Brittany and never far away, from the Atlantic Wall
fortifications and the submarine pens at Lorient of the Second World War,
the Hundred Years’ War fortresses at Josselin and Pontivy to the prehistoric
standing stones at Carnac. Holidays in the Morbihan can be spent on the long
sandy beaches or exploring the darker more mysterious interior. Seafood
abounds and Brittany is renowned for its seafood cuisine.
Holidays in Calvados Normandy North France
Calvados is a department on the English channel in lower
Normandy. Holidays must include a cider tasting trip. East of Caen, the
Cider (Calvados) Route is a well signed tourist circuit that weaves its way
through typical Calvados countryside through villages such as Beuvron en
Auge, Bonnebosq and Beaufour Druval. The rolling landscape, elegant
châteaux, manors, half-timbered houses and apple orchards, all help to
create the picture postcard scenery. Holidays in Calvados often incorporate
a visit to the Normandy landing beaches on the coast as well as visits to
those beaches in the department of the Manche.
Holidays in Provence South of France
Provence was the favourite holiday destination for Queen
Victoria who helped turn Provence into a must visit holiday destination for
wealthy Englishmen and their families. Provence has never lost its appeal to
those who want to holiday and rub shoulders with the rich and famous. From
Marseille, the location for the filming of the French Connection to thriving
Nice with its frenetic nightlife, to Cannes with its chic promenade and St
Tropez, made famous by Brigitte Bardot, the French Riviera has attracted a
strong following. But move inland and you will discover the real Provence, a
land of lavender fields, pretty white washed villages and olive groves, a
region still much undiscovered by holidaymakers.
Holidays in the French Alps South East
Think of
skiing holidays in France and you immediately think of the French Alps and
skiing in Courcheval, les Trois Vallees and Meribel. However, the Alps and
in particular the region of the Rhone-Alpes is a fantastic all year round
holiday destination. The flowers in Spring are a sight to behold and the
Alps in Summer are just stunning. The Rhone-Alpes consists of the French
Alps and their foothills, and the long valleys of the Rhône and Saône
rivers. The Départements are Loire, Rhône, Ain,
Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Savoie and Haute-Savoie.
Holidays in Languedoc-Roussillon South of France –
Aude and Herault
The Languedoc-Roussillon is a holiday destination that
has grown in popularity over the last two decades and includes five
Départements, the Aude, Gard, Hérault, Lozère and Pyrénées-Oriental. The
Aude and Hérault are the most popular holiday destinations amongst
holidayakers. The region has been a French province since the 13th century.
The Mediterranean coast from Perpignan in the west and Montpellier in the
east has some of the most modern holiday resorts in Europe, including the
resorts of Port Leucate, Port Bacarès and La Grande Motte. More wine is
produced in Languedoc-Roussillon than any other region in France. Most of
the major vineyards, were established during the Roman. Make sure you visit
Narbonne, Carcassonne and Beziers whilst on holiday here.
Holidays in Gascony South West France Gers, Lot-et
Garonne Hautes Pyrenees
Gascony is an area that encompasses parts of Aquitaine
and the Midi-Pyrenees. D’Artagnan country, rugged, dramatic and undiminished
by time. Holidays in Gascony will make you expect to see the four musketeers
gallop through one of the many Bastide villages that dot the countryside.
Parts of the Gers, Lot-et Garonne Hautes Pyrenees are all located in Gascony,
a land without official borders. The ancient duchy of Gascony ceased to
exist after the French revolution. Locals, still call themselves Gascons and
speak the local dialect. Tourism has failed to make its mark on this region
of France and it is well worth exploring.
Holidays in the Loire Valley (Centre) Central France
Holidays in the Loire valley offer the widest choice of
departments in France. Chateaux dominate the skyline from the river and look
down on tourists with elegant disdain. Wine tasting tours are easy to
arrange. Get in your car, drive a few kilometres, stop off and taste the
wine. Repeat the process as many times as you wish. It is that simple.
Stretching from the department of the Loiret to the Vendee on the coast, the
Loire River valley is home to thousands of holiday homes. Angers, Saumur,
Tours, Blois and Orleans are all towns worth visiting.
If you are considering
buying a holiday home with a view to letting,
these departments and regions should be considered for their popularity.
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