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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 Meets the Media 2013: Where to stay for a memorable getaway #FMTM2013

January 14, 2013 | No comments

Out of 100 ideas we’ve been sent from the destinations joining us for France Meets the Media 2013, we’ve made a Top 10 selection for you, whatever kind of guest you may be. We received recommendations for new, refurbished, luxury, eco-friendly and niche/quirky accommodations to hit every nail on the...

Late summer seaside escapes to France with special deals from fabulous seaside resorts

September 3, 2012 | No comments

You’re probably thinking, with deep regret, that the summer holidays are coming to an end which may mean goodbye sun, sand, and sea. With that in mind, hopes of seeing Carribbean coconut trees and hammocks waving with the ocean breezes may arise… But no! Keep those air miles for December...

What the press is saying about France Week – 20/08/2012 to 26/08/2012

August 28, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 74 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 25th to 26th August. Behind the scenes in the city – The Sunday Times Robert Ryan visited different cities across Europe in order to highlight the beauty of their streets. Between London,...

How to discover Bordeaux on a budget – through the eyes of a local

July 27, 2012 | 2 comments

Bordeaux is well known to be synonymous with wine. But it’s also my hometown and for that reason, I want to show you that there’s so much more to it than the wine (which is fabulous!). From transport to activities, I will show you Bordeaux off the books through the...

A trip of two cities… for the price of one: La Rochelle & L’Ile de Ré

July 14, 2012 | No comments

With low-cost airlines flying throughout the week from the United Kingdom to La Rochelle in just over an hour, this budget trip will make the most out of your coinage by offering you two towns to visit in one go. Transport Coastal town La Rochelle is known for being a...

Corsica’s Pieri Hotels – an opportunity to join the family

July 5, 2012 | No comments

Corsica historically gained a foothold in the Mediterranean tourist circuit as an extension of the Riviera. As many of you know, this kind of region is known for attracting glitzy holiday goers and often tends to lead to nondescript accommodation sites springing up in droves. But Corsica, an island which...

Corsica’s Murtoli Domain – escape to a luxury from another world

July 3, 2012 | No comments

I used to holiday in Corsica every year, and I have always been left stunned and breathless by its splendour. However, this year I discovered the Murtoli Domain and it not only managed to go a step further than anything else I’d seen until that point in Corsica, but it...

What the Press is saying about France – Week 18/06/12 to 24/06/12

June 26, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 218 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in National publications from 18th to 24th June....

New Caledonia, a country of rare authenticity

May 3, 2012 | 2 comments

Discovered by James Cook in 1774, French overseas territory since 1946 … New Caledonia is an atypical destination, with many faces. Bathed by the clear waters at the heart of the Pacific Ocean, lulled year round by gentle trade winds, it has a lot to offer in addition to its...