France holidays

France is famous for its food, offering a selection of unique and flavourful dishes that you won’t get anywhere else. While for many frogs legs and snails are the first things to come to mind when considering French cuisine, there’s so much more to it than that. For example, a popular and delicious side dish is ratatouille, a rich vegetable stew made with aubergine, garlic, courgette and tomato. While it’s often accompanied by a meat or fish, it can be served as a main dinner dish with a side of bread. The French are also famous for their fantastic and flavoursome wines. You certainly won’t be short on opportunities to try a glass or two with wineries, bars and restaurants featuring on most corners in the cities. Wine of the merlot and sauvignon blanc variety are by far the most popular, providing rich flavour and body. If you’re not typically into your wine or champagne, ask a server which variety goes best with your meal before choosing.

It might not be the very first destination that comes to mind when seeking a beach holiday, but there is a vast selection of scenic spots to choose from. With a long coastline that borders the English Channel, Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches in France. With crystal clear Mediterranean waters and soft white sand, you could easily think Saint Tropez’s Pampelonne beach was located somewhere more tropical. It’s incredibly beautiful, showing off the typically glam Saint Tropez’s boho side. There’s a plethora of beach clubs and restaurants located nearby, making it as lively as it is beautiful. While Pampelonne is one of the most popular beaches in France, there’s an abundance to choose from. Palombaggia is another renowned for its natural beauty. Featuring powder-like sand that’s contrasted with red rocks, Palombaggia is surrounded by a half-circle cove and turquoise sea.

With an abundance of glamorous cities and charming villages, you’re never short of activities in France. No matter where you go, there’s an abundance of unique experiences to be had.

Seine River Cruise, Paris: See the many sights of Paris at a more relaxed pace with a Seine River cruise tour. Sit back and enjoy soaking up the sun, all while seeing some of the most iconic parts of the city. There are many boat tour agencies in Paris, the most popular of which is Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches. They offer scenic boat tours that take you around all of the sights, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. You can even enjoy a meal with a loved one on these tours – what could be more romantic?

Château de Versailles, Versailles: Equal parts historical and majestic, Château de Versailles, was once home to Louis XIV of France. With a vast 250-acre manicured garden and breathtakingly regal interior, every part of this palace is gloriously beautiful. Inside you’ll find an array of rooms, all of which show off the palace’s striking architecture and majestic nature. The Hall of Mirrors is a particularly popular part of the palace, which features a total of 357 mirrors, as well as incredible statues, busts and regal arched windows.