France is a one of the most popular destinations for UK citizens to visit - being only a short hop across the channel by ferry, eurotunnel, eurostar or by plane to one of the many airports spread across the country, it is also easy to get to. Driving holidays are increasingly popular also - the thought for some of loading the family on a flight is occasionally too much to bear, but popping them in the family estate (sometimes with pet on board) is far more palatable.
There are a variety of places to stay in the country, ranging from hotels of various classes, to gites and also self catering villas.
The Cote d'Azur and French Riviera is possibly one of the most exciting places to visit, this includes world famous places such as Cannes, Nice, St Tropez and Montecarlo. For more sophisticated culture, the Loire valley and its elegant chateaux are also very interesting. The area around Normandy is particularly popular for war memorials and enthusiasts of the two great world wars. Rheims is a popular spot for champagne, whilst all the regions have their own wine growing specialities...Bordeaux for instance ranks very highly, as does Sancerre (Loire).
When to visit: the summer is always nice...pick from a number of spots that offer campsites, gites and low end hotels if you are on a bargain run, however if you want something top end but still affordable, why not try a villa France with a specialist company? Hotels in France are ideal for a short break or a good way to experience different parts of the country. Paris is the number one place to visit from the UK as a short break.
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