SeaFrance Destination Languedoc Roussillon
Languedoc Roussillon is a popular holiday destination located in the South of France, and easily reachable simply by hopping on SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais. Temperatures in this region during October are mild, with the mercury rising no higher than 21 degrees centigrade.
Languedoc Roussillon offers a number of ways for the holidaymaker to relax, with a multitude of leisure activities to choose from.
Self catering accommodation, holiday homes or gites are available for rental purposes, and since the next few months are the low season, you can ask proper owners for hefty discounts on the rental cost, which should be confirmed before you arrive.
There are a range of holiday options in Languedoc Roussillon. When it is sunny its proximity to the Mediterranean enables visitors the chance to enjoy spectacular coast lines and amazing sandy beaches, water activities, or just strolling through some of the many areas of natural beauty.
When the sun is not shining, Languedoc Roussillon has an overwhelming abundance of caves and grotto’s that can be explored, alongside ancient cities, towns, villages, cathedrals, chateux and castles.
Languedoc Roussillon has a variety of food markets that offer a variety of fresh food, enabling the tourist to try out a great French Tradition and sample their way of life. Markets are easily found, most are located at the heart of the town or village, and the region is renowned for its local produce which include tomatoes, seafood and olive oil.
Mild temperatures during this time of year make the region of Languedoc Roussillon quite favourable for those holidaymakers who wish to go walking or hiking through the French Pyrenees. If you are looking for an affordable holiday and pleasant weather, then hop on SeaFrance Ferries Dover to Calais, and head to Languedoc Roussillon.
The cooler temperatures in October are more favourable to the walker hiking through the Pyrenees and to those being more physically active have a preference for the cooler, fair weather compared to during July and August. Tourist looking toward an affordable holiday with good weather need look no further than the Languedoc Roussillon.
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SeaFrance Destination Gers
The great thing about SeaFrance Dover Calais is that you can quickly hop on and visit some of the lesser known attractions of France.
Gers is a relatively unknown location in the south west of France, which is easily accessible from the UK and lies just an hour’s drive away from the border with Spain. Gers is also quickly reached from major French cities such as Bergerac, Toulouse, Tarbes and Bordeaux.
Located near both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Gers is an ideal tourist destination, since there are some great ski resorts also in close proximity. This means that for those that choose to ultimately live there, very little travel time exists to reach a fabulous holiday destination.
Gers is also located very near the Pyrenees, which means the region has many fantastic views. A lot of the houses in that part of France have terraces offering spectacular mountain views. The landscape of Gers is very diverse, and varies between sunny valleys, rolling hills and lush woodland. Wildlife is diverse as well and visitors to the region can expect to see deer, wild boar and impressive birds of pretty swooping and perching in and around the area.
The Gers region is lined with sunflower filled fields, whilst other fields are used as vineyards in the production of wine. Gourmet French food is available in even the most remote of French villages, available at the most affordable of prices.
Gers has something to cater for everyone, and if you are planning to stay there, then in terms of accommodation properties exist to cater for every budget. Traditional home stay in sprawling properties, to modern housing, which are far easier to maintain. During summer Gers comes alive with fairs that come alive with colour an music.
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Hop On SeaFrance Ferries And Check Out Provence
Now that visiting France is as easy as SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais, why not Visit Provence, an area that is rich in both history and contemporary flavours, making it an attractive destination for both tourist and getaway seeker. Provence is a region located in the south of France, and itself is sub divided into five main areas, each of which is spectacular.
The Alpes Maritimes, the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the Var, Vaucluse and the Bouches-du-Rhône are all excellent tourist destinations in their own right, all of which are placed very close to the Mediteranean, the French Alps, and the Rhone River and Italy. Many of Provence’s best known cities are located along the French Riviera, making it the perfect spot for a South of France holiday.
There are lots of things to do and see in Provence. Nice is well known for its culture and museums, such as the Prehistoric Museum of Terra Amata, tourists can also casually stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, which runs alongside the Mediterranean coast.
Marseilles is another world famous city, containing much of interest. Marseilles too has many museums, such as the Musée de la Faïence or the Musée des Beaux-Arts, which are amongst the better known in the city.
France of course is world famous for its wine, and holidaymakers have the opportunity to taste a number of varieties at the Mas du Clos de l’Escarrat. No doubt you will be familiar with Cannes, which the world over knows from its film festival, tourists have the chance to bet at its casinos or if they prefer something more leisurly, take a stroll through one of the cities many parks.
There are a number of other cities located in Provence that would be of interest to any holidaymaker, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Tropez and Biot, Grasse are all well worth checking out, all of which can be seen in a single trip.
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France’s Hidden Gems
When visiting France on SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais , the obvious attractions are the Eiffel Tower, or perhaps a visit to the Loire Valley. However the country has many other attractions for the tourist.
If camping is your cup of tea, then there are a ton of day trips on offer. Paris itself, plays host to some of the most famous sights in the world, with most located on the surface, however its most macabre site is situated underneath the surface, well beneath the Parisian streets.
The Paris Catacombs is a cemetery that began operation during the 18th century as the city sought to come to terms with acute overcrowding of more traditional cemeteries. The Catacombs contain the remains of thousands of people and visiting them is an eerie and chilling experience.
Another hidden gem is the Oradour-sur-Glane , which is very moving for the visitor, because it was the location of one of the worst war crimes that took place during the Second World War. In the summer of 1940, a regiment of the SS entered the town and forced its entire population into the main square in retaliation for the stiff opposition that was posed by the French Resistance. All 640 residents, comprising men, women and children were massacred, with very few people managing to escape the terror. The town was then burnt to the ground and later rebuilt near the previous location, where it remains as a reminder of the terror of that night so many decades ago.
Another great destination is The Standing Stones of Carnac, which are thought to have been erected over 5000 years back. The collection of stones were carved from local rocks and are positioned in lines all around the town of Carnac. Like Stonehenge, the purpose of the rocks remains a mystery, though it is speculated that they have something to do with Druid ceremonies of a time long forgotten. The local legend suggests that they are a Roman soldier legion which was turned to stone by Saint Cornelius.
Another great destination for the tourist is the Machines of the Isle of Nantes, which is a collection of huge mechanical animals, which are housed in a abandoned shipyard warehouse. The collection includes a giant manta ray, a lantern fish and the main attraction is a 4 meter high elephant, on which visitors are invited to take a 50 minute ride round the town of Nante.
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