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 these cheap airlines they remain extremely popular with flights to many of the new destinations available at a very low price. If you can be [...]
 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, and YOU choose what time you want breakfast. Sitting on your peaceful terrace enjoying a glass of wine can be much more pleasant than sitting [...]
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 to visitors – think of the impact Rodez airport has had on visitors to the Aveyron region, for example. Likewise, Bergerac airport has been very [...]
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 of luxury that you are looking for. Typically prices will be higher in the summer. For a basic car you might expect to pay as [...]
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 the north! It is difficult to keep track of which airlines fly to which destinations, and there is no single effective site for buying tickets [...]
