Archive for 'France' Category

Top 5 Christmas Shopping Destinations in Europe

Paris It feels that including Paris on any list about shopping is mandatory, and it’s no surprise that it features here. Any type of store that you can think of, you’ll find here and with places like the shopping arcade Palais Royal, Marché St Pierre and Lafayette Maison, you’ll quickly realise why Paris is regarded as one [...]

Foods of the World

One of the best parts of going away travelling is definitely the food and drink you get to experience, and if you just can’t decide where you’d like to go on holiday, a read of the mouth-watering experiences on offer in this post will certainly make these destinations sound all the more appetizing! First off [...]

Gastronomic Brittany

A weekend in Brittany will satisfy the ‘foodie’ in you, as it is home to some of the most exquisite cuisine on France’s beautiful west coast. Flights to Rennes or Eurostar fares to Paris are cheap, and a trip aboard a high speed TGV train will swiftly take you to your city of choice. Rennes [...]

Paris Nightlife

There are so many options for a night out in the French capital whether you’re enjoying a weekend in Paris with your partner or just looking to explore a fantastic city with friends. Cultured Paris Saint-Germain-des-Prés is becoming a prime location in Paris to congregate for drinks and Parisians and tourists alike are visiting places [...]

Wine tasting in Bordeaux

The Bordeaux history of wine-making has been around since the eighth century, so it’s no wonder that countless wine-enthusiasts flock to this city to soak up its viticulture. Regular flights to France make it easy to enjoy all the wine-based activities in Bordeaux at the drop of a hat. Ecole de Bordeaux Why not learn [...]

The Eiffel Tower

Standing a staggering 324 metres tall and instantly recognisable is the iconic Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel and built in 1889 as the gateway to the World’s Fair. No holiday in Paris is complete without a visit to the tower that has come to symbolise the whole of France. Visiting the Eiffel Tower More [...]

Being a good tourist

A holiday in Europe is a great way to find the tourist in you, as it is steeped in history and culture. Flights to France, Italy or Spain are so cheap these days and you’ll never be short of activities in Europe to keep you busy. However, there are many other continents with wonders of [...]

Travelling alone

Travelling alone can be quite a daunting prospect, as relying on oneself for responsibility, entertainment and organisation is never easy. However a holiday in France has all you need to keep you as safely entertained as anything you could imagine. Paris the city of lights Flights to France are cheap, but car hire in France [...]

Travelling as a group

Weather a family knees-up or a uni reunion, a group holiday makes for a lifetime of memories. As well as that, travelling in numbers offers a scope of advantages including cheaper room rates and additional services from sharing costs. Skiing the Alps Perhaps the most popular group expedition is the ski/snowboarding trip. You can’t beat [...]

Car hire – discover your destination

Everyone loves a city break or two, but few things satisfy a thirst for adventure as a cross country road-trip does. So, check out some classic road-trips before stocking up the glove box with sweets, crisps and drinks, brushing up on your car games and packing as many CDs as you can carry. American road-trip [...]