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News reaches YourFrenchHolidays about a great new attraction to visit in Auvergne...
We keep an eye on new flight routes for those of you keen to visit France on your holidays, and two new ones have been announced by British Airways this week...
Combine a short break in Pas de Calais this spring with a fun kite-flying festival in the town of Berck-sur-Mer, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a French holiday by the sea and feel like a big kid at the same time!
The 26th edition of the kite-flying festival©Cerf-volant-berck...
For a holiday in the Loire which offers all the benefits of a city break with some real local character and little bit of essential French history thrown in for good measure, head to Orléans throughout May for the annual Joan of Arc festival...
Anyone planning on heading to France this week should note that French unions have announced a four-day strike beginning on Monday 6th February...
Residents in the north of England have a new incentive to explore some of France's hidden gems for their next break across the Channel as news reaches Your French Holidays of a new summer flight service from Blackpool to Picardy...
Flybe has announced details of a new French route that will be introduced this summer, providing access to Tours in central France...
The spectacular annual carnival in Nice is fast approaching and provides a great opportunity to visit the Riviera in winter for a touch of off-season French holidays warmth, not to mention a fabulous party atmosphere...
Our Scots readers will be thrilled to learn that more French destinations will be available from Glasgow airport from 16th May and throughout the summer...
There really is little excuse required for planning an off-season visit to the French Riviera...
In the sun-kissed southern region of Languedoc-Roousillon, there is so much appeal for those looking for a special holiday to France that it's hard to know where to begin...
Of all the theme parks in France, few capture the imagination of adults and children alike quite like Futuroscope...
Away from the hustle-bustle of the Côte d’Azur, inland Provence is a land rich in historic towns...
The Lot department is situated at the northern corner of the Midi-Pyrénées and offers a rich array of landscapes to explore, heritage sites to enjoy and all manner of holiday breaks to choose from which take in the best that nature and historic towns and villages can offer...
There are few regions so perfectly suited to adventurous French foodies as Burgundy...
There is a certain romantic notion attached to the wide-open space of the French countryside...
What are your memories of camping holidays in France? Being stuck in a poky little tent with a soggy groundsheet, on a campsite with zero facilities and even less fun to be had?
Well if you have not been to one of France’s many high-end, family-friendly campsites of late, then we have news for you...
France knows how to treat its young visitors to fun and exciting days out...
Brittany in northwestern France is a hugely popular region for British visitors...
The Midi-Pyrénées is such a huge region that there is always something going on – at any time of the year – to appeal to you, no matter what your cultural leaning or French holiday preference...
Cycling and France go hand in hand, like seafood and Muscadet...
Along with pretty much everyone else in the UK, here at Your French Holidays the Dordogne region is France is one of our absolute favourite places to be...
Can’t sit still? Want to be outdoors in stunning scenery, surrounded by great wildlife? Well, whether you’re an adrenalin junkie or enjoy a more sedate pace, the French High (Haute) Pyrenees offers something for everyone...
Boating breaks in France
France is so blessed with navigable rivers and canals that it’s perhaps tricky deciding which region to head to for your cruising or boating break...
Now that the summer has finally given way to autumn’s chilly edge, it’s time to start thinking about some lovely weekends away in France when the crowds are fewer and the booking prices cheaper...
Northern France bears the scars of the two world wars, in terms of lives lost and the destruction of architecture and livelihoods, more any other region...
In a world where hectic has the upper hand, the notion of slow holidaying is, if you pardon the pun, gathering pace...
As you’d expect from a mountain range that stretches 450km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees has some classic walking and hiking routes...
Every winter, cute and quaint villages and otherwise sleepy small towns nestled in the spectacular hills of eastern France come to life and begin to fill with eager outdoor types as the Alps are transformed into the centre of the skiing universe...
Enjoying a winter ski break en famille in France is a rite of passage for many children, but with so many resorts to choose from, where should you go and what should you be looking for to ensure that the kids are safe, well looked after, and entertained? Here we look at the options available and present five great family ski resorts...
Anyone with a penchant for seafood cuisine in France will have spotted a certain dish called coquille St Jacques on their travels...
For fans of the piste – from lovers of downhill skiing seeking a vast range of slopes to explore, to fun-loving snowboarders looking for après ski clubs and parties – France has options in abundance...
As France’s twelfth biggest region, Poitou-Charentes has plenty of variety and options when it comes to choosing a theme for your next holiday...
Seven Wonders of Aveyron
Few French departments can boast a list of must-see sites spanning historic, architectural, gastronomic and cultural themes quite like Aveyron...
France is blessed with such topographical diversity – gorgeous coastlines, breathtaking mountain scenery, expanses of rural plains and shaded woodlands – that you might think you are visiting several countries rolled into one...
French coffee culture:
Coffee culture is part of the very fabric of French society...
Loire chateaux country
All regions of France have unique tourism credentials that make them stand out from the crowd...
Friday, February, 11th at 12...
Nord-Pas de Calais is the northernmost region of France and has many enticing characteristics, not least its proximity to the UK via the ferry ports and Channel Tunnel (such handyness makes it an ideal location for a weekend break)...
Here at Your French Holidays, We would like to wish all of our readers a wonderful 2012 and thanks for visiting the site in 2011...
France is likely to prove a popular holiday hotspot for 2012, according to a new list of predicted popular destinations released by the Association of British Tour Operators (ABTA)...
Monday, 26th, September by Katharine Barrau
Things we know about Brittany: it’s got great beaches and a fine maritime tradition; you can get a lovely bol of cider with most meals; its crêpes are second to none; and its mystical forests hide many a riveting legend and myth...
Monday, 12th, September by Deborah Bates
Writer Martin Walker has praised the French region of Perigord, citing its 'unique charm' as a key selling point and perhaps encouraging more people to take French holidays in the area...
Thursday, September, 1st by Paul Smithson
A French grand prix looks set to be reinstated on the Formula One calendar from 2013, with the Bernie Ecclestone-linked Paul Ricard course the most likely venue...
Friday, August, 19th by Paul Smithson
The significance of observing etiquette on French holidays has been discussed by the author Michael Wright, who admitted he had previously underestimated the power of the word 'bonjour'...
Wednesday, 06th, July by Deborah Bates
Paris is getting ready to host its first "combined culinary and couture show" later this week, those heading to the capital on French holidays might be interested to learn...
Friday, June, 24th by Joe Elvin
Thousands of fashion lovers have flocked to Paris for the city's annual men's fashion week...
Tuesday, 21st, June by Deborah Bates
Princess Beatrice has been spotted vacationing on France's south coast, proving that it's not just regular Britons who have chosen to take French holidays this year...
Friday,10th, June at 12...
With more of us chosing to drive to France this summer to avoid the disappointment air travel disruption you need to make sure that you are fully aware of the rules of the road...
An increasingly popular way to reach your favourite French holiday destination is by train...
If you want a truly unique French holiday next year, heading for the Brittany department of Finistère is sure to offer you something a little different...
Air France has upped the ante in its fight to claim more of the lucrative French regional flight market...
For a change this year, why not head to the heart of Dordogne for a French holiday to remember?
The good people at the tourist office there have told us about a great little mini-break now available...
Great news at last for those heading for a ski holiday in France this winter...
There's great news for Corsica this week, as it has just been announced that the beautiful Mediterranean island will host the launch the opening stages of the world's biggest cycling race, the Tour de France, in summer 2013...
Local tourist boards in France are slowly getting around to presenting interactive holiday information to the smartphone generation...
Fancy something a little different for your festive French holidays?
Futuroscope, the magical, multi-seonsory theme park in Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, will be celebrating its 25th birthday in 2012...
If you are heading to France for a short break or holiday this week, be warned that flight chaos is expected in all major UK airports on Wednesday November 30th, when a 24-hour strike by immigration officers will take place...
In the humble opinion of Your French Holidays, the Auvergne is a much underrated and under-visited region...
Tuesday, April, 19th at 13...
Tuesday, March, 16th at 20...
Monday, 07th of March at 15...
Friday, March, 04th at 11...
Wednesday, March, 2nd at 13...
Tuesday, March, 1st at 14...
Thursday, February, 24th at 15...
Friday, February, 18th at 15:45 by Deborah Bates
When searching for a skiing chalet, France is the most popular choice for British winter sports enthusiasts...
Monday, February, 14th at 16...
Tuesday, February, 15th at 13...
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Midi-Pyrenees
£315 / weekly
Les Moustans: 8 Gites and B&B with heated pool in the Lot - South West of France
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£395 / weekly
Gite with pool in Charente Maritime: Le Cerisier
Dating from 1713, the main house and the gite...
What is your most romantic city in France
As Valentine's day is fast approaching the romantics among us may have already booked or be planning a weekend break with their loved one to make...
