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We’re dreaming of a Blanc Christmas

November 1, 2012 | No comments

A little elf once told me that, although Father Christmas resides in the North Pole, he also spends much of his time in Franche-Comté. And who could blame him? Aside from the magical Jura mountains (a veritable hotspot during ski season), the great forests, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, the hidden...

What the press is saying about France Week – 08/10/2012 to 14/10/2012

October 16, 2012 | No comments

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This week saw 141 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 13th to 14th October. Pamper yourself properly – Sunday Times Susan d’Arcy listed the top 20 spa hotels in Europe. Among various spas from various countries, France is well represented by three institutions across...

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 13/02/12 to 19/02/12

February 22, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 97 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in National publications from 13th to 19th February. Unspoilt France – Daily Express It is hard to believe there is an undiscovered corner of France. Harder still, one along the picturesque corridor of the Dordogne...

What the Press is saying about France – Week 02/01/12 to 08/01/12

January 10, 2012 | 4 comments

This week saw 136 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in National publications from 2 to 8 January. A tale of four cities – The Sunday Times Travel Anna Brooke and Alison Culliford take us to four Parisian districts away from the crowds. SoPi (South...

How do you move a mountain? Invite it to lunch!

October 11, 2011 | No comments

That’s right, who said you couldn’t move the Pyrénées. Next week we will be welcoming Martin Malvy, President of the Midi-Pyrénées region and Cross-Border Committee of the Pyrenees, along with representatives from different areas of the Pyrenees mountains, to London. The Cross-Border Committee is a unique European project which brings...