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Tharr She Blows – Sailor Holiday Ideas in France

February 18, 2013 | No comments

Maybe you’ve always dreamed of re-enacting your favourite scene from ‘Pirates of the Carribean’ and Peter Pan. Or, perhaps, the soft lull of breaking waves is the kind of peace you consistently long for. There’s also the possibility that you yearn for a freedom you can only get from the...

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 Meets the Media 2013 #FMTM2013: Who to expect for the unexpected!

January 9, 2013 | No comments

Today is a great day in the office. Jean Pierre Courteau, our Managing Director is going to leave for a well deserved retirement. Jean Pierre has been MD of Atout France UK & Ireland for over 6 years, and when he moved here, he brought with him the idea and...

Sleigh bells ringing, bubbly pouring, elves singing … where to have a fun and festive Christmas

November 14, 2012 | No comments

Ho ho hold on before making your holiday plans and have a peek at some of the highlights of Christmas festivities in France. We’ve got everything from enchanted castles, to light shows, to fireworks to even Father Christmas himself! So get your comedy Rudolph-nose on because there’s no reason to...

September’s Gastronomic Celebration – Today’s recipe: Quatre-Quart from Brittany

September 7, 2012 | No comments

Sweet treats in Brittany invariably involve scandalous amounts of the Breton staple: butter. Bretons like it salted and they like a lot of it. There are a number of buttery Breton desserts, cakes and biscuits to choose from but The quatre quarts though is a particular childhood favourite with most...

What the press is saying about France Week – 27/08/2012 to 02/09/2012

September 3, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 73 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 27th August to 2nd September. Sheer indulgence in the Ardeche – The Independent on Sunday Rob Cowen explored a new piece of France – the Ardèche. There, he saw the region’s most fabulous...

What the press is saying about France Week – 23/07/2012 to 29/07/2012

July 30, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 61 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in National publications from 23rd to 29th July. The Loire without the lycra – The Sunday Times Summer is the best time to discover the Loire Valley. Anthony Peregrine decided to conquer the famous cattle region through...

What the press is saying about France Week – 09/07/2012 to 15/07/2012

July 19, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 97 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in National publications from 9th to 15th July. 20 best places to stay in Brittany – The Times Alison Culliford selects her top 20 of the best places in Brittany. From castles to B&Bs, various types of...