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Cote Azur villa holidaymakers have a host of fantastic activities to choose from and one of the more unusual and extreme options is parascending.The Cote d’Azur in the south of France is blessed with an unusual combination of a warm sea, the Mediterranean and huge mountains, the Alps, in very close proximity. This creates unusually good parascending conditions and as a consequence this surprisingly accessible extreme sport is well represented in the area.One of the most famous parascending sites in the world is found at Roquebrune Cap Matin which...

Friday, April 16, 2010


Brittany villas provide the perfect holiday base for families wishing to partake in activities whilst on a villa holiday in France and sailing is a speciality in Brittany. The coast in Brittany is ideal for sailing as there are many sheltered bays and islands which enjoy consistent wind whilst rarely being subject to excess during the summer months.Sailing in Brittany is a common past time and the area is renowned for its history of heroic sailors. You only need to pop into a bar in Brittany to feel the maritime influence which is prevalent throughout...

Sunday, April 11, 2010


Initially Corsica flights were restricted due to the old charter flight regime and limited low cost flight schedules. Ryanair has now changed all that with its Saturday flights from London Stanstead to Figari*.The consequences of this are great news for Villas Worldwide clients as our Corsica villa program already features nine superb villas which are available on Saturdays. One of the best holiday rental villas on the island falls into this category, the superb five star luxury villa Pianatolli which is within walking distance...

Tuesday, March 23, 2010


The Nice Carnival gets under way shortly and the dates are twelfth to the twenty eighth of February. The Carnival season marks an opportunity to enjoy the French Cote d’Azur at its most spectacular with sunshine on the famous Promenade des Anglais and snow on the mountains.Carnivals in Nice are massive as the city really pushes the boat out to provide a large scale event which attracts visitors from around the world. The floats are flamboyant and spectacular whilst the accompanying dancers get the whole place moving to the hypnotic beat.This year...

Friday, February 05, 2010


The 2010 ski season in France is under way following significant early snow falls throughout the French Alps and the Pyrenees. A number of resorts are already open including Tignes and Les Deux Alps which benefit from being particularly high and having large glaciers. Both these resorts offer skiing through the summer, however today Tignes is boasting 80cm of beautiful snow.However a number of others are now opening following the heavy snow dumps this week. One of these is Isola 2000, one of the premiere ski resorts in the southern Alps which announced...

Wednesday, December 02, 2009


Today the Regates Royale – Trophee Panerai begins in Cannes in the French Riviera and continues through until the end of September. This is the 31st occasion on which the majestic resort of Cannes has hosted the annual event.The sun is shining upon the bay of Cannes this morning and warm, sunny weather is forecast through to Friday. With light winds due to rise in the afternoon we are expecting a perfect beginning to this spectacular event. Spectators can look forward to a sight of rare beauty, combining fabulous yachts and some of the...

Tuesday, September 22, 2009


The Silver Quik Pro France surfing competition will take place in Seignosse / Hossegor from 23 September to 4 October and represents a chance to see the world's finest surfers in action.The Quiksilver event has been in operation since 2001 and its popularity with the surfing elite is down to the break North of Hossegor that generates waves up to 12 feet high in the autumn because of strong tides. Spectators can enjoy the beautiful white beaches while they watch the competition.Seignosse and Hossegor are located just north of the Spanish border on...

Thursday, September 03, 2009


Brad Pitt has apparently got closer to putting together a program to restore the chateau Miraval, to the great delight of the municipality of Correns.Correns is a small village in the heart of what is locally known as Le Provence verte, a region, which is a part of Cote d'Azur in the south of France. Brad and Angelina get to spend time discretely in the area, they recently came to the village to eat at the restaurant L'Auberge du Parc, arriving in a big 4 x 4 with opaque windows, restaurant staff were asked in advance to turn off all mobile...

Saturday, August 22, 2009



LD Lines announced yesterday that they will open a new direct ferry from Rosslare in southern Norway to Cherbourg. The LD Lines ferry Norman Voyager will do 17 hours crossing six times a week.Former LD Lines operated longer, less frequent service to Le Havre, this operation move to the new Rosslare to Cherbourg service. LD Lines launched directly Ireland to France service in 2008, and it has proved very popular, therefore the decision to expand and improve frequency and crossing time.Cherbourg provides an excellent springboard for most north and west...

Friday, August 21, 2009


Opened in July this year the Terra Rossa Museum is located on the banks of the river Bresque in the interesting, little town of Salernes in the Cote d'Azur region of the South of France, near the coast, handy for the beach.Salernes is famous for it’s ceramic tiles that are still much sought-after today and adorn walls and floors of many beautiful villas and old "bastides" found in the area. The original tiles have a very special red color, but today, there is a variety of different types and colors.Terra Rossa Museum is...

Friday, August 14, 2009


Porto Vecchio is a perfect base for water sports as the huge bay of Porto Vecchio offers an ideal protection from the waves of the open sea. Combined with crystal clear, warm water and spectacular mountain scenery it is easy to see why so many people want to get in the water here.This summer you can enjoy water skiing or "Nautique ski" as it is known in French with the Santa Giulia Club operating from the beautiful Plage de Santa Giulia, they offer lessons for beginners as well as the possibility of having a try on a wake board, mono...

Friday, August 07, 2009


Duffy and Charlie Winston headlined a fantastic summer concert in the roman arena in Nimes last Saturday night on a perfect warm summers evening under the stars. Watched by a huge crowd it was Charlie Winston who really won over the public with his first performance in France since the release of his album Hobo.Winston’s charismatic style and abundant energy had the French public and holidaymakers in raptures as he performed many of the numbers from his album which falls under the pop-rock, blues, folk genre. It was surprising how many of the...

Tuesday, July 28, 2009


Brittany spa-treatment centers are some of the best in France, based on many years of experience with the natural properties to sea. Thalassoterapi as it is called in French, was first established in Brittany over 200 years ago. Today Brittany has some of the most modern and luxurious spa facilities on offer in some of the most beautiful destinations conceivable.Spa therapy stems from "Sanitas Per Acqua" in Latin which are translated as "health through water". With such a huge coastline Brittany is a region which...

Friday, July 24, 2009


The end of July is the perfect time for rambling in the Mercantour park as the snow has mainly melted so you can get up to high altitude, the landscape is particularly beautiful and the temperature is perfect.The Mercantour National Park is in the Alps Maritimes area of France and borders the Italian Parco Naturale Delli Alpi Maritime. It an area of outstanding natural beauty with numerous peaks over 2000 metres as well as some over 3000 metres. Snow remains on some of the highest peaks throughout the year.There is a wide variety of wildlife in the...

Thursday, July 23, 2009


 
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