Tag Archives: alps

Tignes and Valloire Spotlight – Ski resorts that work hard and play hard

February 13, 2013 | No comments

By now, you probably all know the French Ski resorts not only draw champions to their slopes, but put on international events of the highest calibre. But as hard as they work, they can also play just as hard. And on top of that, the Savoyard ski resorts bring with...

Midterm break to the French Mountains – Skiing and much more!

February 8, 2013 | No comments

You’re probably planning the midterm holidays as we speak and seeing as it’s the season to make the most of the French Mountains, there’s no better time to find out what’s out there. Many of you know that skiing in France is top notch and we’re certainly not going to...

TOP 10 ideas for Valentine’s day

February 5, 2013 | No comments

Tweet Tweet. Chirp Chirp. Valentine’s Day is almost here and we all know what that means. The birds and the bees are alight with love and although some of us may be away in hiding, you can’t deny the fact that everyone’s going to be abuzz about the holiday. So...

Les Trois Vallées – A prime destination for skiing families during the midterm holidays

January 31, 2013 | No comments

In Savoie, the area known as the Trois Vallées – Three Valleys – has been the largest interlinked skiing area since 1973 when it became possible to use a single ski pass to access the entire domain. It has over 600km of slopes with 18.5km2 of groomed runs and 120km...

Top 10 Things to do in France

January 29, 2013 | 2 comments

France is so large and has so much to offer, it’s sometimes hard to choose what to do. That’s why we’re here today with a specially selected 10 ideas to make sure you get the most out of France, whether it’s your first time or one of your regular hops....

Only your imagination can stop you with possibilities of the French outdoors #FMTM2013

January 21, 2013 | No comments

Tour genoise de Tollare Cap corse © ATC-S.Alessandri

France – also known as the hexagon by the French! – has a land area of 674,843 km2 which makes it largest country in the European Union. Diverse landscapes Within that area, you’ve got mountain ranges including dormant volcanoes in Auvergne, Mediterranean versus Atlantic climates with 6,000 km of coastline,...

France wins back its title as number one ski destination in the world #bestofthefrenchsummits

January 19, 2013 | No comments

On 22 and 23 January 2013, Chambéry will host the 22nd edition of the professional workshop Grand Ski, organised by Atout France and its partners[i]. Grand Ski is the annual meeting for mountain tourism and winter sport professionals. 240 companies will meet over 450 international tourism professionals from 5 continents...

I have lived to tell the tale of the first time I went skiing, and I was lucky it was the French Alps

January 4, 2013 | 1 comment

Since we’re talking about the French ski resorts, I thought I’d talk to you about my first time skiing. Jacqueline (a skiing aficionado) has just returned from Avoriaz with a slight bout of bronchitis but is still raving about her Christmas on the slopes. Never being one to miss a...

What the Press is saying about France week 10/12/2012 to 16/12/2012?

December 19, 2012 | No comments

© Paris Tourist Office Photographer Marc Bertrand

This week saw 50 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 10th to 16th December. As you can see the main focus for this week was Christmas in Paris, which generated numerous articles. La Ville-Lumiere – Fork Magazine Molly Hannon gave you her best tips to...

What the Press is saying about France week 19/11/2012 to 25/11/2012

November 27, 2012 | No comments

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This week saw 161 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 19th November to 25th November. The hottest hotels of 2013 – The Sunday Times Susan d’Arcy selected the hippest new hotels to stay in. France is represented by two hotels: the Vice...