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France

We offer a range of holiday apartments, homes and villas across France by putting you directly in touch with their owners. Whether you fancy a panoramic view or bustling city apartment, we have properties of the highest quality that cater for couples, families and groups.

Why choose a holiday home in France?

What is found in France?

Where is France?

France is located in Western Europe. Starting in the north, France is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland and Italy along its east coast. In the south west, France borders Andorra and Spain. France also contains the sovereign city-state of Monaco.

England is a small hop across the English Channel.

The South of France enjoys beautiful coastline on the Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Biscay sits off France's west coast.

FRANCE featured regions:

Aquitaine

Aquitaine offers an amazing array of wine, fine cuisine, cosmopolitan cities like Bordeaux and miles of protected parkland. As well as the unique architecture and culture of the Basque Country, there are vast expanses of sandy beaches and the peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Dordogne (0), Gironde (0), Landes (0), Lot-et-Garonne (0), Pyrenees-Atlantiques (0)

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Auvergne

The beautiful and central Auvergne region of France features the mountain scenery of the Massif Central, luxurious thermal spas and outstanding cuisine. It is centrally located in the middle of a triangle formed by the South of France, Loire Valley and Paris.

Cantal (0), Puy-de-Dome (0)

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Brittany

Brittany, along France's northern shore, is a land of enchantment. It features rugged coastlines with some of the world's most breathtaking views. It features more than 4,000 chateaux, manors and medieval homes.

Côtes-d'Armor (2), Finistere (0), Ille-et-Vilaine (0), Morbihan (0)

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Corsica

The Corsica region of France (Corse in French), is an amazing island in the Mediterranean enjoyed by visitors for its beautiful coastline, extensive outdoor adventures and historic attractions.

Corse du Sud (0), Haute Corse (0)

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Ile-de-France (Paris region)

The Ile-de-France region is home to France's capital city of Paris, but there is so much more to discover. There are impressive chateaux and mansions, the arts, lovely villages and the luxury of Versailles.

Hauts-de-Seine (0), Paris (0)

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Languedoc-Roussillon

The Languedoc-Rousillon region of France, close to Spain and dotted by the Pyrenees Mountains, is sun-kissed and delightful. It features great beaches, quaint Medieval villages and wide variety of outdoor recreation. The wineries here are famed for their robust varieties.

Aude (0), Gard (0), Herault (0), Pyrenees-Orientales (0)

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Normandy

Normandy is an historic area of France. Home to the D-Day beaches, as well as many picturesque towns. Joan of Arch was burned in Rouen, an ancient, inland town with superb medieval buildings and museums. Mont-St-Michael bay contains a beautiful seascape.

Calvados (0), Eure (0), Manche (1), Orne (0), Seine-Maritime (0)

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Poitou-Charentes

The Poitou-Charentes region of France is filled with Romanesque art, parks and gardens, vineyards and Atlantic beaches.

Charente (0), Charente-Maritime (0)

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Rhone - Alpes

The Rhone-Alpes region of France is the destination for winter sports and spa treatments. This is a great region for couples getaways and honeymoons, and features the stunning Alps. It borders both Italy and Switzerland.

Ain (0), Ardeche (0), Drome (0), Haute-Savoie (0), Isere (0), Savoie (0)

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France
Featured properties

3 Bedroom gite holiday cottage

Manche, Normandy, France

Ref: FRA11001

£350 - £550 per week

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6-8 + cot

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2 Bedroom gite holiday cottage

Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France

Ref: FRA4001

£350 - £550 per week

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

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2 Bedroom gite holiday cottage

Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France

Ref: FRA4002

£350 - £550 per week

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

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Getting to and around France...

Airlines

The following carriers fly regularly to France:

easyjet.com

ryanair.com

thomsonfly.com

britishairways.com

bmibaby

Car hire

Avis www.avis.co.uk

Hertz Europe www.hertz-europe.com

Trains

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Need to know about France...

Time

France is on Central European Time.

France is 1 hour ahead of the UK, 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time and 10* hours behind Sydney.

* Adjusted for daylight saving time (DST) or summer time.

Public holidays in France 2010

1 January - New Years's Day (Jour de l'An)

4 April - Easter Sunday (Pâques)

5 April - Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)

1 May - Labor Day (Fête du Travail)

8 May - V.E. Day (Victoire 1945)

13 May - Ascencion ( Ascension)

23 June - Pentecost Sunday (Pentecôte)

24 June - Pentecost Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)

14 July - Bastille Day (Fête Nationale)

15 August - Assumption (Assomption)

1 November - All Saints (Toussaint)

11 November - Armistice (Armistice 1918)

25 December - Christmas Day (Noël)

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