France strike leads to major travel disruption on flights ferries and Eurostar
The general strike in France is disrupting flights, ferries and Eurostar.
Hotel review: La Sivolière, Courchevel, France
The 5-star La Sivolière hotel in the French ski resort of Courchevel has undergone an eco-friendly makeover, whilst retaining its warm and luxurious charm.
Hotel Review: Neige et Roc Hotel, Samoens, France
Neige et Roc hotel offers a rustic, homely place to rest your heard in the heart of the Samoens ski resort.
Ski Guide: Samoens, France
Samoëns is a delightful, traditional ski resort in the French Alps that has an exceedingly attractive and perfectly preserved medieval village centre. It is not difficult to understand why it is so popular with the Brits.
Useful Phrases in French
Parlez vous français? Here are some useful French words and phrases to help you get along when travelling.
Hotel Review: Hôtel Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar Thalassa sea & spa, France
Sun, Sea and Seawater therapy lets you slip into serenity at Biarritz’s leading spa complex.
Hotel Review: La Cour des Consuls Hotel & Spa Toulouse – MGallery
Toulouse has a laid-back vibe which the Cour des Consuls hotel plays up perfectly with it's spa and Michelin dining.
Ski Guide: La Plagne, France
La Plagne, a purpose-built ski dream, has a dozen resort hubs, some picturesque and traditional, some modern, with spectacular slopes for everyone from the youngest beginner to the most hardened enthusiast.
Ski Guide: Alpe d’Huez, France
Alpe d’Huez, France is the fusion of old town, purpose-built areas and a rustic chalet community as the hub of a ski area that sweeps from the 3,330m height of the glacier down to villages in the forest with huge options for all levels.
Ski Guide: Les Deux Alpes, France
British skiers love Les Deux Alpes – and it’s easy to see why. The French Alpine resort has everything the discerning visitor could want.
