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Mont Saint Michel from Brittany, a visit worth doing whilst staying in a holiday villa in Brittany. This is one of the most visited tourist attractions in France.I have visited the Mont St Michel on two occasions and each time I left thinking, what a unique experience, I must do that again. Many have shared that feeling.A visit to the Mont St Michel should be well planned to get the full benefit of the experience as it is not just the beauty of this remarkable island seemingly marooned just offshore from the mainland which is appreciable but also the...

Thursday, March 08, 2012


Pyla sand dune in Gironde, France, is a holiday attraction which attracts numerous tourists (one million) each year, many of whom climb to the top of the highest sand dune in Europe.The Great dune of Pyla known locally as la dune du Pyla or Pilat measures a massive 107 metres altitude, it is 500 metres wide and an incredible 3 kilometres long. The dune of Pyla is located in the Gironde department of France next to the town of Pyla sur mer which falls in the municipality of La Teste de Buch in the bay of Arcachon.Visitors to the dune often take a picnic...

Wednesday, March 07, 2012


Tignes X games 2012 take place between the 14th and 16th March and with perfect snow conditions expected to continue it should be another very special event this year.The best free-style skiers from around the world will be in Tignes Val Caret (2100m altitude) to compete on the custom make slopes and superpipe. There will be eight events in all for the top men and women on skis, snowmobiles and snowboards.Expect crowds in the thousands from far and wide flocking to Tignes for this years event. So if you haven’t already booked your ski holiday...

Monday, February 27, 2012


The Cote d’Azur in France has some of the finest golf courses in the world with the added advantage of a superb climate which allows you to play in the warmth all year round.This is our selection of golf courses in the French Riviera to help you choose where you want to play during your villa holiday in Cote d’Azur. Set high above Monte Carlo with amazing views of the sea is the Monte Carlo golf club.There are three golf clubs near Grasse which include Golf du Claux Amic, Golf de la Bastide and Golf du Claux Amic.There are two golf clubs...

Saturday, February 25, 2012


Confiserie Florian Pont du Loup is the Cote d’Azur answer to Willy Wonker and one of the regions best known producers of traditional Provencal confiserie.So for those of you wondering what confiserie is think Willy Wonker and your more or less there. Visitors to the Florian establishment at the entrance to the dramatic gorge du loup can take a tour and see the production process in action of some of the tastiest goodies you will ever come across.The big confiserie specialty of the region is fruit confit which is sugar preserved fruit. It is a...

Monday, February 20, 2012


Luberon Natural Park is one of the beauty spots of Provence and it attracts visitors from all over the world.The Parc naturel regional du Luberon encompasses a range of low lying hills (monts de Vaucluse is the highest at 1125 metres) which lie between the Alpes de Haute Provence to the west and the Vaucluse. The parc is an area of outstanding beauty with an exceptional, diverse variety of flora and fauna along with very attractive architecture and stunning countryside.The Luberon Park is a UNESCO recognized site within which the main towns...

Friday, February 17, 2012


Gourdon is one of the most beautiful Cote d’Azur villages, perched at around 650 metres overlooking the Mediterranean sea and the gorge de Loup.From its dramatic hilltop settling Gourdon commands breathtaking views and it is one the great attractions of this fortified village which is officially classed as one of the most beautiful in France.Visitors can enjoy wondering round the charming narrow streets where there are plenty of interesting shops specializing in authentic local products, it’s a good place to pick up a few gifts to take home....

Thursday, February 16, 2012


My Snowboarding competitions in Saint Lary, Pyrenees take place in February this year.On Saturday 4th of February it’s the DC Contest My snowboarding TTR2 and the following weekend on the 11th February 2012, it’s the Slope Style Mysnowboarding TTR1, both are FSI events.Saint Lary offers over 100km of ski runs and snow conditions at the moment are good with all pistes back to the resort open. Snowboarding is well catered for in Saint Lary with the AFS standard Snowparc, the Practice area, Delerue’s Line, Kidpark and the Stade de...

Friday, January 27, 2012


Paris river cruise on an Ile de France villa holiday, its one of the best ways to view the French capital with the family.Paris is a magnificent city, arguably the most wonderful in the world for its architecture, beauty, charm and history. In many ways it is the embodiment of the very soul of France, it is the French piece de resistance and an absolute must for any Francophile to visit.Like London and Rome it is a city which children like as much as adults and I remember enjoying taking my children, firstly when they were very small with one in a...

Thursday, January 26, 2012


Outdoors activities and sports in Provence, this is our guide to the range of sporting activities and outdoor pursuits on offer in Provence, France. A beautiful climate, along with the warm Mediterranean sea and some impressive mountain ranges provide an exceptional area for enjoying the great outdoors in Provence.Golf in Provence is well established, with some of the best golf courses in the world to be found in the area.The gentle sea breeze found on the coastal resorts and lakes is perfect for wind surfing beginners to learn and get the hang of...

Wednesday, January 25, 2012


Les 2 Alpes ski pass and ski slopes details 2012. Here are the ski pass prices in Euro for the Deux Alpes ski resort. The Super Ski is the main pass which allows you access to everything in the area. There are two cheaper options available as well, Bas de Piste and Ski Sympa. With the six day pass you have reduced rate access to Grand Oisans – Galaxie and a number of non ski activities.               ...

Tuesday, January 24, 2012


Savon de Marseille is made in Provence and is one of the local produces found in the regions shops and markets.They still make savon de Marseille in the traditional manner and I must admit I was surprised at how faithfully the old traditions are upheld and at the skincare merits of real Marseilles soap.Savon de Marseille is made from olive oil, sea plants, salt water from the Mediterranean and alkaline ash when produced old style (a process which takes two weeks), it covers a vast floor area around 6 centimetres deep then is cut by an instrument...

Sunday, January 22, 2012


Pink flamingos are found wild in Provence, France which is a fantastic region for bird watching.The Rhone delta is a massive area of flat land right in the middle of the south of France and as the mighty river Rhone approaches the Mediterranean it generates large areas of wetlands frequented by a wide variety of wildlife. The Camargue is the area with the majority of the pink flamingo flocks in the south of France, here they are very carefully monitored and cared for, they thrive of the vast salt flats of the area.The Presque isle de Hyeres is another...

Saturday, January 21, 2012


Chateau de l’Emperi in Salon de Provence was once the biggest castle in all the Provence region, in the south of France.Back in the 9th century the first fortification of the Puech rock which dominates the town, took place. During the 12th and 13th centuries the castle became the largest fortress in the area and enabled Salon to protect the salt trade route which spanned the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Adriatic.In the chateau de L’Emperi the archbishops of Arles reigned and so did emperors of Rome then the French Kings. During the French...

Friday, January 20, 2012


 
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