Finding cheap flights to france
During the last ten years or so we have witnessed a significant change in the frequency and methods that people use when travelling around Europe, largely as a result of the new budget airlines operating flight routes to destinations that might otherwise have remained undiscovered. Despite the accusations of ‘cattle truck’ treatment by some of [...]
Weekend in the south of France
With the advent of cheap flights from the UK to France, it is increasingly easy and popular to spend a weekend in the south of France. You can set off on Friday evening, have the whole weekend somewhere glamorous, then return on Sunday evening – relaxed and ready to ask in the office on Monday [...]
South of France hotels
If you are planning your visit it is very likely that you will be looking for somewhere to stay! We’ve looked at various options before but I thought I’d list a few hotel options to make your life easier. Some regions have more hotels than others – Gascony has far fewer than the French Riviera [...]
Five choices for a cheap holiday in France
 This is a quick look at the options available to holidaymakers visiting France, focussing on deciding which type of vacation / holiday is most suitable for you. 1) Gites / holiday rentals Self-catering accommodation has long been a popular choice for visitors to France, and with French themselves. Either cook for yourselves or go to restaurants, [...]
Gateway to the south
It’s hard to say where in your journey through France you cross the ‘border’ and enter into what we would call southern France. For sure, it is not defined very well by regional boundaries. Although Aquitaine, Provence, Languedoc and Midi-Pyrenees would certainly be considered as south of France, the regions just north of these also [...]
Cycling holidays in the south of France
One of the best ways to enjoy the pleasures of the south of France is on a bike, and there are numerous companies that are happy to help you arrange this. A particular favourite is Cycling Holidays from Responsibletravel.com. A few decisions are needed before you organise your holiday, including: Where do you want to go! The [...]
Airports in the south of France
In recent years there has been an ‘explosion’ of airports opening in France, and of new routes becoming available to visitors (especially from the UK) being operated by the budget airlines such as ryanair and flybe. This is good news for the visitor, since the new airports tend to open up new areas of France [...]
Find a perfect villa
Ok so you’ve decided to come and stay in the south of France – that’s a good start. But what kind of accommodation are you going to choose and how will you find it? The main choice is between a hotel or a villa. A hotel is good if you want to stay a couple [...]
Cheap car hire
We looked previously at the cheap flights to the south of France. Unless you are staying in the heart of a large town or city, you are also going to need arrange car hire. Car hire comes in a bewildering range of prices and options, according to the size of your group and the level [...]
Cheap flights to south of France
Nowadays there are a myriad of cheap flights on budget airlines between the UK and France – and new routes seem to open every year. For example, Bergerac airport, almost unknown three or four years ago, now has direct connections with nine different UK airports. And still Angouleme airport has just opened, not far to [...]