Brest is an important harbour town in the north west of France and it has a long history with the sea. There is a naval academy here and the aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle was built here. Brest is also home to the internationally recognised festival of the Sea, Boats and Sailors which sees old riggers from around the world converge on the town. Some of the many water Read More ...
A holiday to Disneyland Paris is every child’s dream, but if you want to get the most out of your experience, it’s a good idea to plan your trip. From spectacular rides to dazzling shows for the whole family, Disneyland Paris holidays have it all. Below are 10 amazing pursuits that are guaranteed to keep you entertained throughout your stay at the magical resort. 1. See a Parade A Disney Read More ...
A global leader in the mobile device industry, HTC unveils HTC Detour a film on cycling that has a twist. Released to coincide with the racing season’s finest of all races, the Tour de France, the film encourages people to use their bikes to discover new things in their surroundings through a different means. The film follows the HTC Detour team that includes cycling professionals like Erik Zabel the record Read More ...
Have you ever thought of buying a property in France, they always come across as so much cheaper than in the UK, but, pause for thought, it is not always what it seems! It will largely depend on what you want your property is for – as a holiday home for infrequent visits, or a more permanent base in France for a semi-retirement, and each case must be dealt with Read More ...
Holidaying in France will give you the most satisfying cultural experience that you have ever had or would ever wish to have. With its wonderful array of shops, bars and boutiques it’s easy to see why many people flock to this sublime country every year. You really are spoilt for choice and there is something for everyone whether it be the dizzy romantic heights of the Eiffel tower in Paris, Read More ...
If you are looking at spring holiday destinations you cannot choose much better than Paris because not only is the city quiet compared to other more busy times of the year, but almost every attraction is still open and waiting for you to explore. It is no secret that Paris is the city of lovers and thus well trafficked, but sometimes the huge lines and hordes of tourists can ruin Read More ...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service that links the UK and mainland Europe, has announced that between Tuesday 20 and Sunday 25 April inclusive, all 30,000 of the available standard class seats on its trains will be on offer at a special price of £89 one-way. To help stranded passengers get to their destinations Eurostar is organising extra trains and running as many services as possible. Between Monday and Sunday Read More ...
Paris is the `City of Lights` and is generally regarded as one of the most romantic and fashionable destinations in the world. Indeed, Paris is home to some of the best wines, food, coffee, hotels and culture anywhere, and its justified reputation is steeped in a history that stretches back more than 2,000 years. Whilst it is of no surprise that tourists flock to Paris, especially during its pleasantly warm Read More ...
Film fanatics have few weeks to prepare for the Festival des Tres Courts, also known as the Festival of Short Shorts, which takes place across France next month. Between April 24th and 26th, a wide array of cinemas across the country will show off the very best in international short films – all of which are less than three minutes in length. Around 50 films are due to be screened Read More ...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that marries UK and the continent, is gearing up for a weekend of passion as 110,000 travellers choose Eurostar to celebrate romance this Valentine’s weekend. The Love Trains will also carry passionate people of a very different kind, as this year’s Valentine’s Day is set to coincide with Scotland’s rugby clash with France at the Stade de France. Over 15 years of service, Eurostar has Read More ...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service that links the UK and mainland Europe, achieved record traveller numbers and ticket sales in 2008 following the first full year of operations on High Speed 1. Passenger numbers broke the nine million barrier for the first time with 9.1 million travellers carried – an increase of 10.3% from 8.26 million in the previous year. Ticket sales also reached a record level of £664 Read More ...
Hotels Hotels Hotels is an online hotel reservations website that offers thousands of hotels across France. We work in conjunction with the best hotel suppliers in order to provide our customers with the best selection of hotels and accommodation. Whether you’re looking for a family holiday or a city break, our simple and secure booking process will help you find what you want. Hotels can be found within a specified Read More ...
Travelling the world The world is a very wonderful place to travel and see different parts of the world. Each and every part of the world has something new and something diverse to offer to a traveller and this is the reason why travelling is so popular in the world today. Travelling is one of the oldest forms of recreation and relaxation known to man and there is nothing better Read More ...
The Enlightened Traveller walks the 252 kilometres of The Stevenson Trail once every year and participated in the Trail’s 130th anniversary celebrations in April 2008. Here are some considerations on a classic French trek from Le Puy to St Jean du Gard, The overnight stay in Le Puy was not great, despite having booked into a 2-star national chain for that supposed extra bit of ‘reassurance.’ Like so many of Read More ...
