| France is one of Europe's most popular | | | | railway lines as well as getting you into the |
| destinations for a wide range of holidays. | | | | heart of the countryside by using voies |
| | | | vertes, also known as green ways, which are |
| There are absolutely thousands of camping | | | | specially designated tracks that are |
| sites all over France, where you can pitch | | | | completely shut to motorised traffic. |
| your own tent, go touring with a caravan or | | | | |
| motor home, but for more convenience you | | | | France also has two main ski areas, the |
| could even hire a chalet already on site. | | | | Pyrenees and the Alps, both with many ski |
| | | | resorts and without a doubt, some of the best |
| You can normally find campsites with | | | | and most extreme ski areas in the world. It |
| excellent facilities that include swimming | | | | also has some of the biggest ski resorts such |
| pools, shops, clubs, bars, entertainment, | | | | as Les Trois Vallees, which is made up of |
| playgrounds, etc and are ideal for a family | | | | three valleys and includes resorts like |
| holiday. Some even offer other activities | | | | Courchevel and Meribel. There are well over |
| such as tennis, fishing, French boules, | | | | 1000km of pistes for skiers of all abilities |
| cycles for hire, and even games rooms with | | | | and experience, so there is enough choice for |
| pool, snooker, etc, which can make for an | | | | everyone. |
| ideal self-catering holiday at very little | | | | |
| expense. | | | | There are also tens of thousands of hotels |
| | | | and B&B's in France and in fact there are |
| However, for those that are into adventure, | | | | more hotels in Paris than any other city in |
| you will not be disappointed with the range | | | | France, as this is such a popular destination |
| of activities on offer in France, such as | | | | for a short weekend break. But for a break |
| canoeing, paragliding, abseiling, kayaking | | | | with a difference, how about staying in one |
| and rafting, horse riding, hiking, etc. | | | | of the many chateaux that has been converted |
| | | | into a prestigious hotel with the ultimate in |
| France is also a country that is extremely | | | | luxury or perhaps you would prefer a travel |
| enthusiastic about cycling and they have made | | | | inn near to one of the attractions like |
| it ever so easy to explore the countryside | | | | Disneyland Paris or Futurescope. |
| and cities on two wheels. | | | | |
| | | | France has everything you could possibly wish |
| For a cycling holiday, France is a great | | | | for in a holiday, and forgetting things like |
| location for people with all levels of | | | | the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, there |
| ability. Gentle rolling lanes and dedicated | | | | are numerous other landmarks to experience, |
| cycle paths for family cycling holidays, | | | | such as the Canal du Midi, which is the |
| along with mountains for the cycling | | | | oldest canal in Europe, thermal springs, |
| enthusiast and those that require a bit more | | | | National Parks and wildlife reserves, caves, |
| strenuous activity whilst on holiday. | | | | the Millau Viaduct, which is the tallest |
| | | | traffic bridge in the world, The Dune de |
| The rich heritage, extraordinary landscapes | | | | Pilat, which is the largest sand dune in |
| and the gastronomic delights can all be | | | | Europe, plus the Cirque of Gavarnie in the |
| appreciated more whilst cycling, especially | | | | Hautes-Pyrenees that surprises all by its |
| because of the extensive national network of | | | | colossal size and its cascade, and being the |
| veloroutes, which will take you along canal | | | | highest in Europe you will not fail to be |
| towpaths, quiet country lanes and converted | | | | impressed! |