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#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...

Christmas shopping mini-breaks wrapped in a big affordable bow!

October 16, 2012 | No comments

Place Carnot © Lyon Tourisme et Congrès / Tristan-Deschamps

You’re making your list, checking it twice… and it seems the gifts you’ve chosen bear a striking resemblance to last year’s variety. To remedy this, why not hop across to France for some original gifts, a mini break and some money left over to buy that glorious Christmas tree? ...

Christmas markets in France to celebrate the happiest time of the year

October 10, 2012 | No comments

Christmas Markets They say that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s probably a holiday that we’re all looking forward to, even for just a bit. It envelops us with glee, forces us to wear goofy jumpers and sing silly songs. For this occasion, France organises Christmas markets...

Cooking classes in France – learn the French cuisine for an hour, a day or a week

September 24, 2012 | 2 comments

September’s Gastronomic Celebration is now over. We gave you lots of French recipes to taste and the famous French chefs’ biographies as an inspiration. What’s the next step for you now? Learn how to be a chef for next year’s event! Learn to become a real Cordon-bleu In the...

Go back in time, see the universe, discover volcanoes and see authentic Yurts… in France!

September 14, 2012 | 1 comment

The Autumn blues may be kicking in, your features need filling in or you’re thinking about where you’re going to go with those few remaining annual leave days. But whether it’s because you’ve only got a couple of long weekends left or your budget may be shrinking with the looming...

What the press is saying about France Week – 20/08/2012 to 26/08/2012

August 28, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 74 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in national publications from 25th to 26th August. Behind the scenes in the city – The Sunday Times Robert Ryan visited different cities across Europe in order to highlight the beauty of their streets. Between London,...

Luxury stays in unexpected places

August 15, 2012 | No comments

After all the excitement of the summer games, we thought you could maybe use a bit of R&R. So we’ve selected a few beautiful abodes for you to retreat away to before the September rush kicks in: A natural Haven in Provence Lodge du Pont d’Arc in Ardèche...

What the press is saying about France Week – 04/08/2012 to 05/08/2012

August 6, 2012 | No comments

This week saw 77 articles about France. Here is a selection of some articles which appeared in National publications from 4th to 5th August. Drive for some bubbly … then fly to the beach – The Times Robin Stacey proposes a two-part trip to France without breaking the piggy bank. First, he went...

Cycling in the Midi-Pyrénées – the religious experience

July 17, 2012 | No comments

The Garonne region of the Midi-Pyrénées attracts tourists of all kinds but is also widely known for having a long list of stops on the path of St Jacques de Compostelle. It is also, luckily, very nicely placed in the sunny south of France where fields of gold intermingle with...