27th September 2019
Make France your favourite fishing destination! Five places for a fabulous fishing trip…
France is a great place to go fishing – with the right bait and technique there are Carp, Perch, Pike and many other species of…
13th September 2019
Self catering holidays: Tips and tricks to make your holiday stress free!
If you’ve never holidayed self-catering before it may seem like a daunting prospect – what will you need to take? Will it seem like too…
16th August 2019
Discover relaxing retreats in the heart of Normandy
Holidays are often a time to over indulge and treat yourself to luxurious food, an extra glass of wine (or two!) and socialising late into…
9th August 2019
Discover the delicious food of Calvados
Calvados is a department of Normandy, it’s just across The Channel and easily reached by sailing into the port of Caen. If you are a…
2nd August 2019
Beach sports: French holiday fun for all the family!
For many people, a holiday on the coast makes the ideal family summer break. Sunny days at the beach are a traditional favourite and the…
26th July 2019
Discover the festivals of the Saint-Emilion brotherhood of wine!
You may well have heard of the wines of Saint-Emilion, there are plenty of wines on your supermarket shelves and wine list pages that feature…
21st June 2019
Plan a trip to Futuroscope and expect to be amazed!
Futuroscope is a theme park located to the north of Poitiers in France. It attracts millions of visitors each year who flock to see exciting…
17th May 2019
Six unusual places to stay for your holidays in France
Amongst our huge selection of cottages, gites and villas we have a few special properties that are really not like any other! If you’re looking…
10th May 2019
Le Grenier, Gard, Languedoc Roussillon
Le Grenier is a stunning first floor apartment for 4 people in Gard, Languedoc Roussillon with stunning views over rolling countryside. The property is centrally…Share The Discover France Blog
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Grange Lapin is a stunning converted barn sleeping up to 14 people in Charente, Poitou Charentes. The property is perfect…