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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...

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...

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...

Go high on the slopes and keep the spending down

January 14, 2013 | No comments

I’ve spoken extensively to Jacqueline about skiing and sometimes it seems that, once you’ve organised all the kit, accommodation, transport and extra bits that go with it, it can all come out to be a bit of a pricey trip. Last time I went skiing, we went for the day...

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...

Let’s get out your flashy jumpsuits and weatherproof goggles, ski season is in full swing!

January 8, 2013 | No comments

Everybody knows my passion for skiing even if I was born in Nice on the Cote d’Azur. In fact, you can ski on the Riviera with just a one hour drive from the seaside! But ski season being in full swing, I thought I’d give you a little snapshot of...

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...

Annecy – A real life fantasyland

January 2, 2013 | 1 comment

Before the Christmas holidays, Jacqueline spoke to you about Chambéry and all of the cultural gems it holds. A town on the road to the French slopes, I’m sure the name is certainly no stranger to you. But Annecy, a little further south and one of the candidates for the...

Chambéry, the gateway to the Savoy ski resorts…and so much more

December 19, 2012 | No comments

Chambery is well known as being a name on the road to the ski resorts – and that of an airport too. How many of you have ever thought of stopping in the town which has been the Capital of the Duchy of Savoy state for centuries? Did you know...