Ferry to France news

France's Les Deux Alps mountain resort will be home to a skiing and snowboarding festival at the end of this month, it has been revealed...

Very few passengers on ferries to France at the end of the month would find it easy to ignore the Salon du Chocolat, the Parisian leg of the 2008 Chocolate Show...

Despite the "resounding success" of the BNP Paribas Masters tennis series in 2007, event organisers have told sports fans that this year's event in Paris will be "better than ever"...

A national newspaper has highlighted the ease of organising a skiing holiday in France, noting that a winter sports holiday can be a lot cheaper if everything is booked separately...

An Australian newspaper has noted that many people mistakenly make the ferry trip to Paris later in the year, as some believe it is the best time to visit the French capital...

Day trips to France have been recommended for Brits who fancy going somewhere different when they are at a loose end...

Astonishing acrobatics, terrifying tight ropes and electrifying animal performances are all set to take France by storm next year...

Cheap homes are on offer in the French property market for those interested in making an easy ferry crossing, it has been reported.

Lawrence Dallaglio, the former England rugby captain, is helping out his chosen charity by cycling the full length of the Pyrenees.

British people hoping to secure French property are adjusting their plans to purchase what they want to ensure it can still be bought, according to recent research...

The French Property Exhibition was held last Friday at Olympia 2 in London, with French home buyers looking for holiday homes, permanent residences and investment property in attendance...

Those with a sweet tooth for chocolate might want to visit France this autumn for a celebration of the confectionery...

Holidaymakers are continuing to cross the channel to take a break in France, it has been revealed...

A range of A-list Hollywood stars descended on a small French town this month, raising its profile to holidaymakers everywhere...

Marathon runners will be putting their muscles and endurance to the test in France next month...

Camping in France is a great holiday option for families, one expert has advised this week...

Holidaymakers looking for an authentic French experience may want to celebrate one of the nation's major holidays with locals in the country...

Holidaymakers looking to get fit and explore the French countryside may be in a for a treat this month...

Holidaymakers are being advised to explore France's network of canals this summer, by one industry expert...

Fitness enthusiasts fancying a holiday on nearby foreign shores are being urged to pedal to Paris for charity...

Budgeting Brits have been advised to cut down on their carbon footprints and save their pennies when heading to France this year...

The allure of the Paris is persuading holidaymakers to part with their cash and take a trip to France this summer, despite the credit crunch, officials say...

Holidaymakers have been advised to visit a French theme park with a twist by one expert this week...

World rhythms, baroque sensations and laid back jazz grooves will all fuse at a festival in France this summer...

Paris is set to delight music fans this summer by hosting a series of open-air music performances...

A French piano festival is set to offer visitors the chance to experience "music and mysticism", one expert has said...

Stevie Wonder is set to wow fans in France with his back catalogue of hits this summer...

The Clotres Jacobins in the medieval town of Saint-Sever will play host to their annual chicken festival this November...

France will host Europe's largest Celtic music festival next month...

It is cheaper to travel to Bordeaux and Nice by ferry and car than to fly-drive, one expert has found...

In ancient times, Lyon was the biggest city in Gaul and it is now home to the Museum of Roman Gaul...

France has been tipped as a top holiday destination for the wonderful food that travellers can enjoy while in the country...

The French town of Bergues has transformed into something of a Mecca for fans of the recently-release film Bienvenue Chez Les Ch'tis...

The French town of Normandy is celebrating the 13th century of the religious monument Mont Saint Michel from now until October 2009...

A new piece of motoring law has been introduced in France, which could catch holidaymakers driving in the country off guard...

Fans of rock music are being given the chance to see some of their favourite bands play in one of the world's most romantic cities this summer...

Toulouse is home to France's African Safari, a safari park which is also a zoo...

France is determined to provide its visitors with a wide range of experiences and now Australia is only a ferry-ride away...

Those seeking an educational experience on holiday can take a trip back in time in Arles at the Antique Arles Museum....

A small museum in Lyon called the Palais de la Miniature is a celebration of the crafts used in manufacturing tiny versions of real places or tiny people...

The humble pig is celebrated in another themed French festival in Trie sur Baise...

Cavaillon in Provence plays host to a four-day festival celebrating their famous variety of melon....

In October Brussels plays host to a festival of scarecrows (epouvantails) in order to raise charity....

La Cite des Oiseaux (City of Birds) in Carcassonne gives visitors the chance to get up close and personal to a wide range of tropical and other types of birds..

The Disneyland Paris theme park will launch the Disney Wishes firework display in France this summer...

August sees the annual Course des Anes (Donkey races) in the seaside resort of Trouville-sur-Mer...

The French lifestyle remains as appealing as ever to Britons thinking of moving abroad, it has been claimed...

The French ministry of culture and communication has announced that visitors to the country will not have to pay to get into 14 of the national museums...

From July 5th, world-class cyclists will travel to Brittany for the start of the prestigious Tour de France...

The French Grand Prix will kick off in Magny-Cours on June 22nd...

Visitors to Paris will now be able to stay in the world's first travelling hotel, Everland...

France and Spain have been named among the top destinations for people that enjoy their food...

Bué-en-Sancerre is the location of France's annual festival of sorcerers...

La Maison du Chocolat was established in Paris in 1977 by master chocolatier Robert Linxe...

The French national sealife centre Nausicaa in Boulogne is home to more than 10,000 sea creatures and educates visitors on life under the sea..

The French theme park Futuroscope promises its visitors "extreme thrills" that will "delight [the] senses, and more"...

The town of Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot will again play host to the annual Prune-pit Spitters Festival in the last week of July...

Perigueux is home to the annual International Contemporary Mime Festival which will take place at the beginning of August...

Both Paris and the Cote d'Azur remain stable and attractive places to purchase property, according to an expert...

Well, this August they will be celebrating the ubiquitous cooking ingredient at a special festival in Lautrec...

Unlike the views of most parents, Moncrabeau in France believes that lying is something to be celebrated...

Now more than 100 years old, the Moulin Rouge remains one of Paris's most iconic attractions...

Wazemmes Market is one of the most popular attractions in Lille and the wide variety of goods on offer makes this event unique...

Carcassonne in southern France is divided into two separate medieval towns, the Cite and the Ville Basse (lower town)...

La Petite France is a historic neighbourhood in Strasbourg which features original cobblestone roads, restaurants and 16th century buildings...

Property in France is ideal for use as a long-term retirement investment, according to a property consultant...

The French city of Reims was the location of the German surrender at the end of the second world war...

The Vieille Bourse (the Old Stock Exchange) in Lille offers visitors an excellent opportunity to view an example of the Flemish baroque style of architecture...

France's most famous woman, Joan of Arc is celebrated in the Musee Jeanne d'Arc in Rouen...

The cathedral in Chartres marks "the high point of French gothic art", according to UNESCO, which has designated the building as a World Heritage Site...

The Cite de l'Automobile (museum of cars) is based in Mulhouse in the Alsace region of France...

At 324 metres tall and made out of 18,038 pieces of strong structural iron, the Eiffel Tower remains one of Paris's absolute must-sees...

High School Musical 2 on Tour is coming to Disneyland Resort Paris...

Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated all around the country on July 14th each year...

The Island of Mont St Michel, in Normandy, is probably "the most recognisable silhouette in France after the Eiffel Tower", according to france-for-visitors.com...

The Parc Zoologique de Lille (Lille Zoo) offers visitors to the city the chance to come face-to-face with more than 300 wild animals...

The workshop where the artist Paul Cezanne lived and worked is now open to the public in Aix-en-Provence...

In July Avignon will play host to its annual festival where plays and performances will take place in the oldest cultural festival in France...

During September, the citizens of Lille will set up shop in the city centre and sell off their unwanted possessions in the annual La Grande Braderie de Lille jumble sale...

Champagne is usually known for one thing - its famous alcoholic export...

Student accommodation in France is a secure investment, according to a global real estate provider.

Disneyland Paris is constructing its own town outside the park, reports the Times...

French property market will escape relatively unscathed by the implications of the credit crunch because of its enduring appeal and its accessibility via ferry, according to property firm Leapfrog...

Brittany offers magnificent beaches, fresh local food and a rich culture and is easily accessible by ferry, according to the Times...

Increasing numbers of Brits heading to France to start a new life has meant more UK citizens getting involved in French politics...

France's 3000 kilometre-long coastline offers excellent opportunities to get involved in water-sports, according to Travour.com...

The coastline between the south of Bordeaux to the beginning of the Basque country is affordable and popular, according to French property experts...

Once again the French coastal resort of Le Touquet Paris-Plage is getting ready for its own sand sculpture competition...

Hotel rooms in France and Spain are cheaper than in the UK, according to new research....

The higher profile of environmental issues has seen an increase in the number of people holidaying and buying property in France, one expert has said...

Locations on the Atlantic coast in France are proving popular with both holidaymakers and overseas investors...

The northern part of France remains one of the most popular destinations for Britons crossing the channel on a camping holiday...

There has been an increase in the number of Britons looking into the French property market, one expert has said...

Britons heading on a ski break to Europe should check that their travel insurance policy provides cover for off-piste skiing...

Taking a ferry across to France can offer a convenient holiday option for families, one travel organisation has said...

France and Spain remain two of the most popular destinations for British property investors...

With the fashion week season now approaching a close, those holidaymakers still seeking a stylish break could head to Paris this Easter...

Over the next few months the Lille Tourist Office will offer tours to Flanders to mark the 90th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice...

Britons heading across the channel to France later this year will be able to stop by one of Europe's best art fairs....

The Auto Plaisir is held each year in the Porte de Versailles centre and this year the fuel-filled event takes place between April 4th and 6th...

The popular Derby de la Meije event returns to the French ski resort of La Grave in April...

The 85th annual Festival de Cornouaille will be held this July in the Breton town of Quimper, celebrating Celtic folk culture and easily reachable after a cheap ferry crossing...

Vegetarians beware, this March the village of Mortagne au Perche in Normandy is celebrating the black pudding...

New for 2008 Disneyland Paris has introduced the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror...

There is now even more reason to take a fast ferry crossing to Calais and explore the pretty region of Picardy in northern France, after the opening of two new cultural attractions...

Despite its reputation for high-brow art and culture, Paris has a thriving comedy scene which takes over the whole city once a year with the arrival of the Paris Fait sa Comedie festival...

Taking a ski holiday in March or early April can be cheaper than over the February half-term, one expert has said...

The French government is considering imposing a tax on luxury hotels to help fund restoration work on some of the country's oldest buildings...

It has never been a better time to invest in the French property market, one housing expert has said...

Paris catwalks have once more been a hive of activity as the city's reputation for the last word in couture continued...

France has been championed as one of the best destinations for a budget holiday in 2008...

Britons are cherishing tradition and taking an increasing number of trips abroad to coincide with national holidays...

Those considering buying a foreign property, either to let or use as a holiday home, have been advised that France is a "solid" investment...

A butler service has been launched in the Alps for skiers keen to take a picnic on the piste...

Amsterdam and Paris are among the top destinations for travellers this year, according to one industry figure...

Anyone taking a ferry trip to northern France in the coming weeks might like to take in a truly revolutionary experience..

Ferry passengers looking to explore a bit more of France during their short breaks to the continent might like to venture to Lens...

France is one of the top destinations for Britons taking to the continent on a ski holiday, according to new research...

Britons planning a trip to France with a twist may be interested in a number of alternative holiday ideas suggested by several firms...

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, many people will be hoping to book a romantic city break to one of Europe's exquisite old cities, as they look for the perfect way to mark the special occasion...

Britons heading over to France on a cross-channel ferry could be well advised to spend a few days in the city of Lille.

Holidaymakers looking for a smoke-free family break could head to France, where a nationwide smoking ban has been introduced...

Anyone planning to take a ferry to northern France or Belgium this winter might like to take in the site of an historic battle...

The famous port of Calais in northern France is more than just a destination for cross-channel ferries...

One of the top events in the French Riviera's calendar will be kicking off in February...

Those looking to improve their French language skills may be interested in taking part in French Language Week...

People considering purchasing a property in a ski resort should find out what goes on at that resort throughout the year, according to ski property broker Free Spirit International (FSI)...

Calais is hoping to woo Christmas shoppers this weekend with its covered market...

An incredible ten-day shopping extravaganza will be taking place in Cannes next month, which will see people flocking for some retail action in the incredible city...

The French property market has stayed strong, with various areas of the country attracting investors, according to property investment advisors Assetz...

Once Christmas is over, those lucky enough to have got engaged over the festive season will begin planning their next big occasion...

Thanks to the dawn of the pet passport, dogs and their owners from all around will be flocking to Paris' dog show next month...

The south of France offers great potential for rental properties, according to Cluttons France...

It may not be Lapland, but a trip to see Santa at Christmas is a great treat for all the family.

The tram system in Nice is to get a glamorous boost, as the local government is investing in 14 works of art...

Lille is a favourite holiday spot for UK tourists at any time of year, as it is home to a great many indoor and outdoor activities...

Leaseback property in the French Alps has seen a significant increase in popularity, according to Propertyinvestment.co.uk...

Those looking to bring back some delicacies from the continent to enjoy over Christmas should look no further than France...

French cities have been named as one of the top destinations for 2008...

An increase in the number of people purchasing property in France has been put down to the ease of travelling to the country...

The city of Tours in the Loire Valley is becooming a hotspot for those taking a trip to France...

Brits will be hitting the French slopes this Christmas, as the country has been deemed the top skiing destination by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)...

Visitors to Saint-Jean de Beauregard will have the chance to explore some of the region's flowered vegetable gardens this weekend and learn more about French cuisine, from the garden to the plate...

Fancy mixing sporting endurance with some of Europe's finest wines? Then maybe you should consider The Grand Crus Marathon in France...

Taking a trip to France this weekend? If so, you would be mad to miss the witch hunt of Chalindrey...

Visitors to France, during the weekend of October 20th and 21st will have the chance to enjoy the pleasures of autumn with the Mourjou chestnut festival...

The 59th Montpelier international fair is attracting people keen to find out more about Russian culture and civilisation...

During this year's autumn half term, NAUSICAA, the National Sea Centre located in Boulogne, just a short distance from the cross channel ferry port, children will have the chance to see creatures from the depths...

Paris Fashion Week has got off to a great start, beginning on Sunday and running until October 7th...

For those planning a getaway after the Christmas festivities have died down, taking a cross-channel ferry to Calais to the Dunkerque carnival could be just the ticket...

This weekend, the Nord-pas-de-Calais region is to host the Le Touquet Rally. Visitors to the region will see cars race through the roads of the Opal Coast...

The focus of this year's Tasting Week is real food, with delicacies from all over France gathering to promote their traditional feasts to the masses...