21 December 2012 by Jessica Boston
The connection between France and wine
Everyone knows France is famous for producing wine. It is home to vineyards that make some of the most well known and well regarded…
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Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Buying Wine in France, Champagne, Charente Maritime, Cognac, Eau de Vie de Cognac, Hennessy, Pineau, Poitou Charentes, Vineyards, Wine, Wine Producers, Winemakers
11 December 2012 by Jessica Boston
If you fancy a pre-Christmas getaway or want to stock up on goodies for the festive season why not take a trip to France? Whether you want to shop ‘til…
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Brest, Caen, Chartres, Christmas markets, Christmas shopping in France, Cross Channel Supermarket Run, French hypermarche, French Mini Break, La Defense, Les Halles, Noisy le Grand, Orleans, Paris, Place Saint-Sulpice
08 October 2012 by Bill Beetham and Jessica Boston
http://www.holidayfrancedirect.co.uk/blogfeed.cfm?adcode=pm002197Bill Beetham moved to Poole around 20 years ago and it’s there that his passion for kayaking was ignited. Originally a keen runner, Bill found coastal routes in the area…
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Breton, Brittany, Glenan Archipelago, Glenan Isles, Golfe du Morbihan, Houat, Ile de Groix, Inzinac-Lochrist, kayaking, Lorient, Poole, Quiberon, Roscoff, sea kayaking, southern Brittany, St Malo
24 July 2012 by Jessica Boston and Bill Beetham
The Guardian newspaper named Brittany as one of their top ten sea kayaking holiday destinations. Here are our top tips for successful kayaking in France
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Brehhat Archipelago, Brittany, Etel estuary, Glenan Archipelago, Golfe du Morbihan, Ile de Groix, kayaking, Lochrist White Water Centre, Nantes-Brest canal, Quiberon peninsula, Top 10, top tips