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Travel
Cheap Rail Travel in France
Travelling on one of the best rail networks in Europe is much cheaper if you know your way around the various discount fare structures that are available.
03 Mar 2017
Ten Charming French Ski Resorts
A selection of smaller unspoilt ski resorts in the Alps that may not have their mileage, but which retain their authenticity and affordability.
06 Jan 2017
Best Christmas Markets in France 2016
The ambiance of Christmas in France can probably be best experienced by a visit to a marché de noel.
06 Dec 2016
Wine Festivals in France Autumn 2016
With the grape harvest soon upon us in France we make a selection of some of the wine festivals taking place this autumn.
05 Sep 2016
William and Kate in Gascony
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge choose to spend their summer holiday this year in a quiet corner of South West France.
05 Sep 2016
Most Expensive Autoroutes in France
Toll charges apply on most autoroutes in France, with rates that vary between €0.03 to €0.16 per kilometre.
03 Aug 2016
Coach Services in France
The coach service network in France is developing rapidly, but it is still at a formative stage, writes French coach and rail traveller Lewis Smith.
05 Jul 2016
And the Favourite Village of the French is........
For the second year in succession a village in Brittany has been chosen by the French as their favourite village in 2016.
05 Jul 2016
Best Summer Festivals in France 2016
Our choice of the best summer festivals throughout France in 2016 to suit all ages, tastes and budgets.
07 Jun 2016
Best Beaches in France 2016
Where are the best beaches in France this year for the discerning holidaymaker?
07 Jun 2016
Sunniest Departments in France 2015
Which departments got the best of the sunshine in France in 2015?
07 Jun 2016
Are there Too Many Airports in France?
The airport infrastructure in France is vast, but the majority of airports receive few passengers and remain open only through public subsidy.
03 May 2016
Air France Stuggles with Low-Cost Airline
Transavia, the low-cost subsidiary of Air France, has reported a €40 million loss for 2015, double those of 2014, with more bad news forecast for this year.
03 Feb 2016
Good Value Ski Resorts in France 2016
The cost of ski passes at different resorts in France can vary by a factor of three, but enjoying some good skiing need not necessarily cost a fortune.
06 Jan 2016
Best Christmas Markets in France 2015
Our selection of some of the best Christmas markets in France this year.
03 Dec 2015
The Coastal Paths of France
There are nearly 5,000 kilometres of designated public coastal paths in France, offering walkers a fabulous resource for exploring the varied French coastline.
04 Aug 2015
Car Sharing in France
The practice of car sharing that was once the preserve of youth has now become very à la mode in France, attracting a substantial number of users from all generations and walks of life.
02 Jul 2015
Eurotunnel Sells Off of MyFerryLink
Eurotunnel has disposed of the MyFerryLink passenger ferries to the Danish operator DFDS, but there remains defiant action on the French side to try and secure control of the business.
02 Jul 2015
Tourism in France and French Hospitality
The French government gets a reality check from its advisors that the nation needs to improve on the quality of hospitality it offers visitors.
02 Jul 2015
Best Beaches in France 2015
Where are the best beaches in France this year for the discerning holidaymaker?
02 Jul 2015
