Tag Archives: mediterranean

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...

The Tour de France may be over – but we’re still trucking on!

July 20, 2012 | No comments

I’ve always enjoyed cycling. It’s a wonderful way to feel the wind rushing past you and change your surroundings without having to necessarily go through the physical torture of running for the same amount of time. But maybe that last bit is just me. However, it wasn’t until this year...

Discover the best of Marseilles… without breaking the piggy bank!

July 12, 2012 | No comments

Discover the best of Marseilles… without breaking the piggy bank! Summer holidays are here and we’re all looking to get some sand and sun on a budget. We’ve done a little research for you to offer you some inside information on how to discover the city and see the turquoise...

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...

What the Press is saying about France – Week 04/06/12 to 10/06/12

June 18, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 141 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in National publications from 4th to 10th June. The French Med – Independent Traveller Summer is coming to France’s Mediterranean coastline. It is time to visit some of Europe’s most vibrant cities and enjoy the...

Chequers – Eat Your Heart Out!

July 22, 2011 | No comments

You may have seen photos of French President Nicolas Sarkozy on holiday last week, in France of course! But where exactly was he? As nice as the stately home of Chequers undoubtedly is, the French President will surely have made the British Prime Minister just a little jealous last week...