A stay in property in France over the coming weeks could allow festival-goers to attend one of a number of events.In July, Nimes is due to host a celebration of music lasting from the 4th to the 24th of the month.Stars from the world of music including Pink, Jamiroquai, Mark Knopfler and ZZ Top are [...]

Eurostar has changed the way we look at rail travel, making it possible to reach property in France's most popular areas without ever having to leave solid ground. The rail link speeds below the English Channel, while ferries cross on the water above and aeroplanes carry passengers who prefer to have their heads in the [...]

Property in Aquitaine (the French region comprising the Atlantic coasts of Gironde, Gascony, the Western Pyrenees, and the Dordogne) is not just for tourists and sightseers - the area also has a variety of modern industries, some of which have been important to local residents for as long as a century. While traditional pursuits such [...]

Property in France's southernmost mountain range, the Pyrenees, could be the perfect place from which to explore the country's border with Spain.The French Government Tourist Office suggests exploring both the valleys and the mountains' peaks, from the Basque Country to the Cerdagne.On the French side of the border, Pic de Vignemale is the highest point [...]

Property in France's ski resort of Val d'Isere is not just a winter destination, as there are activities in the area throughout the summer months.Even when the sun is shining and snowy pursuits are out of the question, sport-lovers can still find something to occupy their time.At the Lotus Mountain Massif de la Vanoise this [...]

Driving to property in France for a Disneyland Paris break could be the ideal way to add some magic to your summer with DFDS Seaways.With the focus on road, rail and sea travel renewed by the recent volcanic eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland, DFDS Seaways suggests taking the family on a "magical trip" to the [...]

Trekking and hiking enthusiasts have been offered some tips by the French Government Tourist Office that could make sure that any journey starting from property in France sees them return in good spirits.The organisation recommends preparing in advance, even if the hike is expected to be a short one.Depending on the conditions likely to be [...]

Today, the majority of bottles of malbec come from Argentina but the wine actually originates from the south-west of France, a location where it is making a comeback, it has been reported.According to Susie Grimshaw, in an article for the Guardian, the black wine is made from grapes grown in Cahors, which could make this [...]

Property in France's natural surroundings can provide the ideal way to get in touch with the wilderness.The French Government Tourist Office notes the campsites across the Midi-Pyrenees that allow people to spend a few nights out of their property in France's naturally preserved environment - and under a roof of canvas instead.They include sites in [...]