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Let’s kick off the French Heritage & Culture Association’s first ever PR campaign

April 11, 2013 | No comments

Maybe you’ve already met them at France Meets the Media. Maybe you’ve already heard of them or maybe you’ve already been to one of the association’s many partner sites. But if you don’t know who the French Heritage and Culture Association, let us briefly introduce you to them with a...

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,...

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...

For a country honored by UNESCO for its gastronomy, is Christmas lunch in France that exceptional?

November 27, 2012 | 2 comments

© Paris Tourist Office - Photographer Amélie Dupont 8

I wouldn’t say so. Christmas is always celebrated with the utmost spirit and joy around the world – it is certainly not a time to be selfish or arrogant. The most important thing about Christmas is happiness and generosity. In France, the way to celebrate Christmas depends on the region...

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? ...

Holidays on a budget: keep calm and go to Lille

October 1, 2012 | 1 comment

Why not go to a different destination for your midterm escape? Lille easily accessible from the UK and has a lot to offer. It may not be the first city you think about when it comes to holidays in France but believe us, you won’t be disappointed. Lille is lively,...

If you know Bastille Day, then youshould definitely remember Gastronomy Day!

September 20, 2012 | 1 comment

Gastronomie-vin_ Photo Alain Doire_Bourgogne Tourisme

On the first day of autumn and throughout the upcoming week-end, 3000 events will take place in France to celebrate French cuisine for theFete de la Gastronomie! French people love to eat and they eat very well. Why else would every region in France have its own cuisine based on...

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...

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...

How to discover Bordeaux on a budget – through the eyes of a local

July 27, 2012 | 2 comments

Bordeaux is well known to be synonymous with wine. But it’s also my hometown and for that reason, I want to show you that there’s so much more to it than the wine (which is fabulous!). From transport to activities, I will show you Bordeaux off the books through the...