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The Savoie – so seductive for skiing

 As a ski holiday location, France’s Savoie region really has got it all. This is a land of wild, majestic beauty dominated by the snow covered peaks of the Rhone Alps - especially Mont Blanc, the...

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The Savoie - beautiful for skiing and in summer

It’s time for ski holidays and France’s Savoie region is a brilliant destination to get your thrills on the slopes. We’ve chosen Savoie in the Rhone Alps as our region for January because it is easily...

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The Drôme – definitely worth discovering

Our October featured region is the Drôme in the gloriously scenic Rhône-Alps just north of Provence. Many visitors prefer the southern  Drôme to Provence, enjoying its laid back atmosphere, pretty...

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The Drôme is just waiting to be discovered

We know that regular visitors to France love to discover new regions off the main tourist routes and our region of the month for October is a real gem. The Drôme (department number 26) is named for...

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The Chauvet Cave story, part 3: Exactly where is this amazing cave?

While I was in the Ardèche last month, I set out on a mission to find the actual location of the remarkable Chauvet Cave, with its 36,000 year old paintings. I wanted to know how it felt to be in the...

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Skiing in Morzine and Avoriaz

Recently I went to Morzine-Avoriaz and had a great time! This was the first time skiing in France, we took a flight to Geneva and drove up the mountain to the resort.Recently I went to Morzine-Avoriaz...

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez - Photo Friday 7 January 2011

This old monastery in the Rhone Alps is now a village after it was sold of in parts after the French revolution.[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez"][/caption]...

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Follow in the Tour de France cycle tracks of Bradley Wiggins

Bradley Wiggins’ historic Tour de France victory has inspired many of us to get on our bikes. If you’re an even half serious road cyclist, what better way to pay homage than to follow in the great...

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Discover Savoie for skiing and summer holidays

High in the snow covered peaks of the Rhone Alps is the Savoie - a land of wild, majestic beauty and our region of the month. For skiers, this area is a Mecca, and superlatives abound. It is home to...

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Discover lakes and mountains in the Haute-Savoie

High in France’s Rhone-Alpes region, the Haute-Savoie department is a world of lakes, waterfalls, caves, gorges, glaciers, nature reserves, perfect ski slopes and, of course, majestic mountains. Back...

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The Savoie – so seductive for skiing

 As a ski holiday location, France’s Savoie region really has got it all. This is a land of wild, majestic beauty dominated by the snow covered peaks of the Rhone Alps - especially Mont Blanc, the...

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The Savoie - beautiful for skiing and in summer

It’s time for ski holidays and France’s Savoie region is a brilliant destination to get your thrills on the slopes. We’ve chosen Savoie in the Rhone Alps as our region for January because it is easily...

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The Drôme is just waiting to be discovered

We know that regular visitors to France love to discover new regions off the main tourist routes and our region of the month for October is a real gem. The Drôme (department number 26) is named for...

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The Drôme – definitely worth discovering

Our October featured region is the Drôme in the gloriously scenic Rhône-Alps just north of Provence. Many visitors prefer the southern  Drôme to Provence, enjoying its laid back atmosphere, pretty...

View Article

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The Chauvet Cave story, part 3: Exactly where is this amazing cave?

While I was in the Ardèche last month, I set out on a mission to find the actual location of the remarkable Chauvet Cave, with its 36,000 year old paintings. I wanted to know how it felt to be in the...

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Skiing in Morzine and Avoriaz

Recently I went to Morzine-Avoriaz and had a great time! This was the first time skiing in France, we took a flight to Geneva and drove up the mountain to the resort.Recently I went to Morzine-Avoriaz...

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez - Photo Friday 7 January 2011

This old monastery in the Rhone Alps is now a village after it was sold of in parts after the French revolution.[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez"][/caption]...

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Follow in the Tour de France cycle tracks of Bradley Wiggins

Bradley Wiggins’ historic Tour de France victory has inspired many of us to get on our bikes. If you’re an even half serious road cyclist, what better way to pay homage than to follow in the great...

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Discover Savoie for skiing and summer holidays

High in the snow covered peaks of the Rhone Alps is the Savoie - a land of wild, majestic beauty and our region of the month. For skiers, this area is a Mecca, and superlatives abound. It is home to...

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Discover lakes and mountains in the Haute-Savoie

High in France’s Rhone-Alpes region, the Haute-Savoie department is a world of lakes, waterfalls, caves, gorges, glaciers, nature reserves, perfect ski slopes and, of course, majestic mountains. Back...

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