Tag Archives: corsica

Imperial Regattas in Ajaccio: 320 international sailors racing 30 yachts

April 17, 2013 | No comments

Les regates imperiales © ATC-S.Alessandri

Cream masts. Turquoise waters. White crests. Azur skies. Why, it’s Corsica of course! Less than three hours from Old Blighty, you feel the sea mist spraying on your face as you tighten the rope, the warm breeze caresses your skin as you wipe the sweat from your brow and pause...

France Meets the Media: Fresh new Press Trips for your 2013 editorials

February 21, 2013 | 1 comment

2012 brought us some amazing press trips to France including Art & Culture in the Nord-Pas de Calais and Nantes, Active breaks in Rhone-Alps and the Midi-Pyrénées, Gastronomy in Burgundy and Auvergne and Luxury in Cannes and Corsica – just to name a few! The best part of the press...

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...

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 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,...

#FMTM2013 A Little Inspiration Goes a Long Way – Your Planner to 2013!

January 11, 2013 | No comments

As I hear my colleagues furiously typing away as they work on France Meets the Media, I am being exiled to the creative wilderness of the office. Upon reflecting for this article, I looked back on my (almost) 25 years of wisdom and hardship endured through living in the rough...

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...

What the Press is saying about France week 26/11/2012 to 02/12/2012

December 4, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 75 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 26th November to 2nd December. Agent’s choice: Europe’s finest villas – Sunday Times Robert Ryan selected the best villas to rent in Europe. Among 11 properties from various countries, France is represented...

What the press is saying about France week 22/10/2012 to 28/10/2012

October 30, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 120 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 22nd to 28th October. 20 French restaurants with rooms – The Times Julia Brookes selected the best restaurants with rooms in France, in order to sleep and eat well. The restaurants are located all...