Travel in France
Provence Properties has over 50 carefully selected villas, homes, apartments and chateaux in some of Southern France's most picturesque villages and countryside for weekly or monthly rental. Along with the key to your house, you will also receive suggestions for activities, dining, car rentals, airline reservations and more--all personalized to your interests. Specializing in this region of France, Provence Properties can be a valuable resource for anyone planning a visit. www.provenceproperties.net
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A Mini Break on the French Riviera:
From www.grand-tourist.com, choose from a variety of luxury tours tailored to your particular requirements.
"There's something magical about the South of France, with its Mediterranean shores, blue sea and blue skies. Driving along the coast road, in a convertible, with the wind in your hair is like stepping back in time. It was here in the 50s that Grace Kelly and Cary Grant cruised during the filming of 'To Catch a Thief'.
Grand Tourist can arrange for you to pick up a car at the airport or one can be delivered to your hotel. We would suggest a drive east from Nice towards the medieval hill-top village of Eze which has the most stunning panoramic views of the coast, stretching from Menton in the east to St. Tropez in the west. Here there is a choice of fine dining & great hotels."
Contact Grand Tourist for more information on this and many other great package tours in France and other European destinations.
It has nine tastefully decorated rooms in the large Périgourdin house, delicious regional cuisine, a relaxing pool area and lovely surrounding gardens. As serene and pleasant as it is just staying at the Métairie all day taking country walks, reading by the pool, and enjoying the superb local gastronomy, there are wonderful nearby day trips to be had to neighboring villages and châteaux. Located in Mauzac just west of Trémolat on the Dordogne River. www.la-metairie.com
Call in Europe
Why take chances and wonder if your US cell phone will work overseas or what your bill will look like upon your return? Whether you travel to France for business or leisure, make sure you have a reliable mobile solution in hand to stay connected using the largest and most reliable French network.
You'll have a French number without the hassle of a contract or monthly fees. You pay only for your calls when you use the line and nothing else. While in France you will enjoy FREE incoming calls, and $0.39/min to call locally and back to the US. This saves up to 70% on your cell phone calls! Details at:
www.callineurope.com
For convenience, style and the best rates for European travel, click on the Rail Europe icon below :
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If you're planning a trip to the south of France and are looking for a little excitement, see what's going on in nearby Monaco...
Le Mans and Monaco F1 Grand Prix:
"The settings for F1 races are in exotic destinations, Monte-Carlo being the most glamorous of them all. Grand Prix Tours offers several tour packages for the Monaco GP with grandstand or VIP balcony viewing. Feel like royalty when you stay at one of our many hotel options or, be part of the select harbor setting and stay aboard the exclusive Le Ponant sailing ship, offering the ultimate in personal attention.
You are invited to attend our F1 Drivercast Party, taking place at the late Prince Rainier's automobile collection and museum. Enjoy cocktails and canapés while viewing the Prince's car collection. Peter Windsor is our host at the pre-race talk with some of the leading F1 drivers. A sumptuous dinner, prepared by one of the top F1 caterers follows. A great evening with friends in Monaco, and event not to be missed!"
Visit www.gptours.com
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Click above for great rates on your next hotel reservation in France, the U.S. or anywhere abroad.
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Other French travel-related websites:
www.allthingsfrench.net
www.beyond.fr
www.france.com
www.francetoday.com
www.francekeys.com
www.francetourism.com
www.frenchholidaydirectory.co.uk French Holiday Directory!Find gites, cottage, B & B's and vacation houses in France.
Whether you're looking for a top quality holiday home to rent in France or want to advertise your property, we're here to help! There are currently 351 privately owned properties on the French Holiday Directory.
www.intimatefrance.com
www.thisfrenchlife.com
www.totalfrance.com
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Gorgeous French Country Villa
This beautiful villa is located in the town of Oyes which is only 25 minutes from Epernay, the heart of champagne country. Formerly renovated and owned by Artist Julia Morrison, "Auprès de l'Église" is a traditional French Country Farmhouse, owned by an English speaking New Zealand family who reside next door. Breakfast is served in a cozy country kitchen and champagne apéritifs and evening meals are available upon request. Lavender, roses, magnolias, clematis, cherry trees, plum trees, espaliered apple trees, topiaries, and formal hedging surround the pebbled courtyard gardens and café style outdoor seating areas. For more information and room availability: www.champagnevilla.com
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For information on the world-reknown luggage that is as sturdy as it is beautiful, click on the Tumi logo above.
| La Tour Eiffel |
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The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel and completed in 1889 for the World's Fair. Gustave Eiffel originally planned to build the tower in Barcelona but officials there thought it was too expensive and strange. At the time of completion, it was the world's tallest structure at 1,063 feet. The reproduction of the tower in Las Vegas is about half as tall. Gustave Eiffel also designed bridges and designed the armature (internal structure) for the Statue of Liberty. The tower has a world renowned restaurant called the "Jules Verne" which is now run by celebrity chef Alain Ducasse. In 1902, lightning struck the tower causing damage to the top and in 1944 as the Allies neared Paris, Hitler ordered the tower destroyed but the governor of Paris disobeyed the order. In 1985, the James Bond movie "A View To A Kill" was filmed on the tower and in the Jules Verne Restaurant. There have been about 230,000,000 visitors since it was built. For more information or to send a free "email postcard" of the Eiffel Tower to a friend, visit the official site of "La Tour Eiffel" at: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr. And for even more fun, log on to www.paris-live.com for real time streaming videos of the Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks ! |
FRENCH FACTS 1,500 châteaux open to the public
France has:
63 million inhabitants
36,000 towns and villages
15 million hectares of forest
26 million cars
Almost 4,000 museums
France has about 35,000 bakeries and approximately 4 million tons of bread are consumed each year.
About 80 million overseas visitors every year make France the most popular country for tourists.
About 6 million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year.
Custom Itineraries
Découvertes is a destination management company in France for discerning clients who require unsurpassed expertise and personal contacts, customized arrangements with creative itineraries, and personalized attention.
Découvertes has a long history of creating group and individual travel in France to an American clientele. They cover the whole of France, from Paris to Provence and the Riviera, from Brittany to the Périgord, from Alsace to the Pyrénées.
This unique travel company caters to all requests...relaxing family vacations, themed tours for small parties including fashion, culinary arts and gastronomy, wine and oenology, golf, the arts, music, cultural events and more. Visit their website for information and reservations: www.decouvertes.fr
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For your next trip, click above for the best prices on vacation packages, cruises, flights, hotels and cars.
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Eze is one of the most beautiful villages in France. It was first established around 2000 BC. Perched on a cliff 427 m. (or 1300 feet) above the Mediterranean Sea and just between Nice and Monaco, it has become world renowned for its breathtaking views of the sea, picturesque shops, restaurants and art galleries. Eze has been coveted by so many people and countries over the years that it has been controlled and occupied by the Romans, Moors, French and Turkish troops as well as others, over the centuries. Since 1860, it has been part of France.
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Shared Property Ownership in France
For those who love France but would never dream of purchasing an old world property themselves, French Property Shares finds, finances, furnishes, and offers fractional ownership shares to an international clientele. This is an ideal situation for those who would never use a French vacation house enough to justify buying one outright. France made affordable! www.frenchpropertyshares.com
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| Eurotunnel: A great way to travel between France and England |
Interesting facts about the Chunnel: 5 million cubic yards of earth were excavated to the British side and used to create about 90 acres of land from the sea. The Chunnel has three tunnels, two for the Eurostar train and one service tunnel. The Chunnel is about 31 miles long and is about 150 feet under the seabed. About 9 million passengers per year travel on the Eurostar train. The estimated cost of this project was about $20 billion dollars. |