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Monte Carlo Rally, Monaco, Cote d'Azur, France gets under way for the one hundredth time on January 22nd.In this prestigious event there are over one hundred drivers competing over a superb course which takes in sinuous coastal road perched high above the sea, hard climbing mountains where snow and ice is often a peril and the famous marina of Monte Carlo itself.The Monte Carlo Rally is part of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge which is comprised of twelve stages. For further information contact the Automobile Club de Monaco, call +377 93 15 26...

Monday, January 03, 2011


Provence holiday attractions, our guide to what to see in Provence and where to visit in Provence. Use this list of suggestions to help you visit and see the best of Provence on your holiday in Provence.The Aix-en-Provence Flower market is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the Place de l’Hotel de Ville.The Museum d’Histoire Naturelle is located in the Hotel Boyer d’Eguilles in Aix-en-Provence.The Atelier Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence is set in what was his home and is practically unchanged since he died.Whale watching in the...

Monday, January 03, 2011


Snowkite Masters, Serre Chevaliers, Alps, France begins on 8th January and runs through to 16th January 2011.Snowkite has to be one of the most spectacular snow events with riders flying into the sky and landing at will to surf the snow then take off again. Even if you don’t partake yourself watching top snowkite performers will amaze you and present fabulous photo opportunities.The Snowkite Masters in Serre Chevaliers attracts the world’s best riders so if you are in Serre Chevalier you are in for a treet. Last years winner was Lautart...

Saturday, January 01, 2011


Dordogne holiday attractions, this our guide of what to see and where to visit in the Dordogne. Use this guide to make sure you see the best of what the Dordogne has to offer on your Dordogne holiday.La Roque Gageac is classed as one of the prettiest villages in France and it is one of the most visited. Set into a stunning cliff overlooking the majestic river Dordogne it is one of the emblematic images of the region. The rivers Dordogne, Drone and Vezere flow through the limestone valleys of the Dordogne and provide pleasure for visitors in numerous...

Friday, December 31, 2010


Marineland, Cote dAzur, France is one of the principal family attractions on the French Riviera and many who holiday in Cote d’Azur make a day out at Marineland with the children a principal part of their holiday.To get the best out of the day most arrive mid-morning and have lunch in one of the family friendly restaurants. Then spend the day around the various attractions which include performances with killer whales, dolphins and sea lions, various aquariums include the amazing shark exhibit. as well as taking in either the Wild West theme...

Thursday, December 30, 2010


Scandola Nature Reserve, Corsica is located on the North West coast of Corsica, it starts at Punta Muchillina just above Ajaccio and continues to Punta Nera.There are two parts to the Scandola Nature Reserve which was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1983, there is the Scandola Peninsula and the Elpa Nera inlet. It is an area of dramatic cliffs made up of red Thyolite rock up to nine hundred metres in height with the occasional sandy cove.Much of Scandola is inaccessible or very difficult to get at from the land so it tends to be visited by sea....

Wednesday, December 29, 2010


Oceanopolis aquarium, Brest, Brittany is a spectacular attraction which is dedicated to diverse marinelife from around the ocean’s of the world.There are four principal zones. The Pavillon Tropical with 1700m3 of aquiariums where the water is never less than 20 degrees, highlights are glass lift through the shark area and the divers in the tank. The Pavillon Polaire where you discover the eco-systems of the Arctic and Antartic, don’t miss the seals and the feeding of the penguins. The Pavillon Tempere is devoted to temperate waters including...

Wednesday, December 29, 2010


Sea and Mountain Trophy, Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, Alps, France takes place in Saint Gervais 31st January to 3rd February, 2011.This will be the twentieth Trophee Mer Montagne which was established by Eric Loizeau and will once again bring together the big names of sailing and mountain sports for a superb event. The Sea and Mountain Trophy concept is to bring together sailors, mountaineers and young sportsmen and women from Saint Gervais ski club for four days of competition so each team has a seaman and mountain man and a ski club member....

Wednesday, December 29, 2010


Ice hockey league cup final, Meribel, France takes place at the Patinoire du Parc Olympique in Meribel with Grenoble taking on Briancon on the 29th December 2010.Meribel has a fantastic indoor ice rink and on Wednesday it hosts the untimate ice hockey match for French ice hockey fans. We understand the Final Coupe de la Ligue de Hockey sur glace – Grenoble contre Briancon game is a sell out but you never know there may be some tickets to be had in resort, its sure to be a great match if you can get in.Meribel is one of the best equipped ski...

Monday, December 27, 2010


Otavalo Telemark Festival, Les Houches, Alps, France takes place on the 19 and 20 February 2011 at the Domiane des Houches, near Chamonix.The Otavalo team host the Telemark festival in the Telemark centre of the Chamonix valley, Les Houches. The cream of the Telemark ski school instructors will be there to demonstrate that Telemark skiing is not just something that granddad used to do. Otavalo invite you to test FREE of charge the very latest Telemark skis and boots from K2, Zag, Movement, Rottefella, 7tm, Scarpa, Crispi and Faction. Furthermore...

Monday, December 27, 2010


Snowboard European Cup, Les Deux Alpes, France takes place in Les 2 Alpes in the Isere region between 22nd and 24th January 2011.The Coupe d’Europe de Snowboard, as it is also known includes halfpipe and slopestyle. Last year Arthur Longo of Les 2 Alpes won his first half pipe world cup in Calgary and the Deux Alpes locals will be hoping for a victory on home snow.This years Coupe d’Europe de Snowboard event is sure to attract great interest. Renowned for its excellent skiing and high altitude glacier Les 2 Alpes is a big favourite with...

Monday, December 27, 2010


St Malo, Brittany, France is a creperie haven as well as being one of the most popular ports of arrival in northern France.When researching for an article in the Daily Mail Jo Kessel discovered that there are creperies all over the place in Saint Malo. Children (and many adults actually) love the sweet versions and adults found the crème fraiche, spinach and onion savoury crepes were delicious.For many there is little time other than to enjoy an early morning croissant and a first coffee on French soil by the ramparts after the overnight...

Saturday, December 25, 2010


Brittany oyster speciality le Belon, Brittany, France, is one of the most prized oysters in all the world.The river Belon lies a few kilometres east of the historic fishing port of Concarneau in the Finistere region of southern Brittany. It is here that the Belon oyster or Ostra edulis more commonly known as the European flat got its name. The Belon oyster is native to Europe although nowadays it is farmed in Maine in Calafornia as the Americans love the sweet slightly metallic flavour. Overall the Belon oyster is considered superior.We have a lot of...

Saturday, December 25, 2010


Standing Stones of Carnac, Brittany, France are one of the wonders of the Stone Age and in terms of archaeological importance they are on a par with Stone Henge in England.Located near the seaside resort of Carnac in the Morbihan region in southern Brittany, France the standing stones attract large numbers of visitors from far and wide.As standing stones go the Carnac arrangement, also known as the megaliths of Carnac, is exceptional because of the sheer number of stones, their substantial size and the geometric arrangement which suggests that...

Saturday, December 25, 2010


 
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