CONTINUING YOUR TRAVELS!
If Paris is the first stop on your travels, here are some ideas for other destinations in France, within easy
reach of the capital! France is a very centralised country so Romantic Montmartre is the perfect place
to start your travels, whether you're going by high-speed TGV train or by road on the extensive motorway
network.
Ile de Ré
This stunning island lies off the west coast of
France, across from La Rochelle. Stroll on the
beaches, smell the Atlantic air, wander through the
tiny streets or venelles lined with whitewashed
cottages and sample the excellent local seafood.
To truly enjoy the island, we recommend Jenny's
gorgeous Ile de Re Holiday Homes.
The Loire Valley is famous for its beautiful
châteaux and its wine.
Often called the Garden of France, the area is
dotted with more than a thousand castles, many
built in the Middle Ages.
Stay at a Rural Gite to really enjoy the Loire
Valley countryside.
Brittany
If you like wild countryside, ancient history, Celtic
culture and great seafood, head west to Brittany.
Wander among the megalithic menhirs or standing
stones at Carnac. Or visit the fortified town of St.
Malo or the Festival Interceltique in Lorient.
To stay in a genuine stone cottage, try Brittany
Holiday Cottages or a Family Gite.
Headed for the ski slopes?
The Alps are just a few hours by road or rail from
Paris. Check out this Ski Apartment in Serre
Chevalier where you can combine skiing with a
spa holiday. Or this nearby Ski Studio.
If you're travelling onward to the mountains in
Switzerland, try a Chalet in Leysin, near Geneva.
Normandy
Steeped in history, Normandy
is known for its long, dramatic
coastline, its market towns and
its extensive farmlands. Visit
Monet's home at Giverny or the
D-Day landing beaches. Relax
in the lush countryside at a
Peaceful Rural Gite.
Poitou-Charentes is the
sunflower region of France!
It's a picturesque rural area,
with gentle rolling hills and
pretty fishing villages along
the coast. Stay in the heart
of the countryside at La
Charronniere or La Pagerie.
Cannes Central: superbly-located one-bedroom apartment in Cannes on the French Riviera.