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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Five Great Things To Do With The Family In Paris
The great thing about SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais, is it lets you nip over to Paris for a quick family vacation. Visiting Paris with the kids does not have to be a nightmare, since the city offers a variety of activities that are both educational and fun for the kids. This is a five point activity guide designed to give a broad bases smile from ear to ear.
1. Disneyland Paris
Any trip to Paris with the family is not complete without a visit to Disneyland Paris, with attractions such as Space and Big Thunder Mountain. The younger kids in the family will especially appreciate shows such as ‘Disney Dance Express, and ‘Aladdin’s Magic Lamp, and the day can end with the simply magical ‘Once Upon a Dream Parade’ which features all the most popular Disney characters on eight magical floats.
2. The Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes
Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes features dozens of rare animal species, and is home to the oldest civil zoological garden on the planet. The Ménagerie is charming and is ideal for the family, particularly if it is an animal loving one. The zoo features a variety of creatures such as birds of prey, snakes, monkey’s and turtles.
3.Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
The Museum of Science and Industry is a fun way to learn, and is infact the largest science museum in all of Europe. The Museum provides a wide variety of interactive exhibitions, all of which are designed to capture the imagination of the kids, with perhaps the adults learning a thing or two.
4.Foire du Trône
Each spring, the Foire du Trône rolls into Paris bringing with it fair attractions and amusements. Whilst it might not be as grand as Disneyland it is most certainly just as fun. There are classic fairground rides to be enjoyed, everything from huge Ferris wheels to bumpers cars, as well as more adventurous rides that have people flying through the sky’s of Paris.
5.Musée Grevin
The Musée Grevin, which was established in 1882 is one of Europe’s oldest was museums and features everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Leonardo da Vinci, and is a fun day out for the whole family, packing 300 life size wax figurines and is worth a visit simply to surprise your friends with the holiday snaps taken with famous people.
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SeaFrance Guide To French Ski Vacations
With summer drawing to a close and autumn approaching, nearly everyone in France is keenly awaiting the start of the skiing season. If you want to head over this year, why not do it in an inexpensive way and hop on a SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais.
French Ski resorts after all remain a favourite for snowboarders and skiing enthusiasts the world over, and whilst last year the snowfall was not as good as had been hoped for, there is a good reason why these reports continue to remain amongst the most favoured destinations for international visitors.
France offers a variety of landscapes and a range of mountains alongside large areas that have been set aside for skiing. Since the country is already famous as a tourist destination, it is hardly surprising it becomes a preferred destination for skiing during the winter.
Avoriaz is in the heart of Les Portes du Soleil: This particular resort is actually an area in between Switzerland and France and is shared by both country. Every year Avoriaz aside from its fantastic skiing, provides plenty of other entertainment options, that promise to brighten your skiing vacation. Last year, the resort helod the Snow Energy Festival, later that same year, it then hosted the first Go Wild Outdoor Music Festival, which offered visitors an entire week of free outdoor concerts.
Whilst that may sound particularly attractive for singles or indeed couples in their twenties, families perhaps may be more interested in a resort such as Les Gets, which is considered one of the most family friendly resorts in all of France. There is an entire area devoted to children and is completely free of charge. If you are a sports fanatic however, you may prefer Tignes or Les Deux Alpes. The latter offers a variety of sporting activities, such as snowmobiling and paragliding amongst other things, another favourite is bumper car rides on the ice. Tignes, which is the highest ski resort in Europe, offers skiing all year round, and it is even possible to ski up there during the middles of summer. In fact it Tignes has hostes the European winter X-Games twice, and the event is scheduled to be held again.
So if you want a fun winter vacation, hop on a SeaFrance Ferry and head over for a French Ski Vacation.
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A Biking Tour of France
SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais is an inexpensive way to get to France quickly, and one of the best ways to see the country is by biking around it, enabling people who tour this way to properly enjoy the scenery and food along the way.
As a sport cycling is very popular in France, which is symbolized by the Tour de France which is the most prestigious race of its kind in the world. As a result the country has many dedicated paths for cycling nationally, which are commonly known as veloroutes.
With the breathtaking countryside valleys, gorges, hilltops and chateaux’s, biking through France is ideal. Many tourists who travel by car miss many beautiful sights, that can only be appreciated by a slower moving cyclist or pedestrian.
Veloroutes allow cyclists access to the heart of the countryside, by offering routes through country lanes, converted rail tracks and canal to paths, giving the cyclist a sense of security since these routes are not available to motorists. Bikes can be hired from many vendors along these routes, and indeed there are parts of France that are so quiet that there are no cars ever seen.
France is ideal for cycling enthusiasts to tour, one of the great pleasures of touring the countryside this way is stopping to enjoy lunch at boutique hotels along the way, to sample the excellent food and wine. Many hotels cater specifically to the cyclist, even provide services such as transporting luggage, leaving the tourist to cycle unencumbered by baggage.
This is ideal cycling territory and many enthusiastic cyclists will pass along the way. Part of the pleasure is stopping for lunch at one of the many small hotels and villages and savouring the excellent local food and wine.
So why not book a Seafrance Dover to Calais ferry ride today, and check out France the cool way.
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Seafrance Guide To Renting A French Gite
The best thing about SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais is the ability to enjoy a French holiday. If you do decide you want to go to France, and have not sorted out accommodation you might want to consider a French Gite.
The decision to stay in a gite may well turn out to be the most important decision you make since a great gite will give you memories that will last a lifetime.
Not all gites throughout France are the same, most gites are registered with the government, and therefore must meet certain minimum standards in terms of what is being offered to travellers.
Gites de France is one organization that is very popular with gites that right across the nation. All organisations have standard rules that are very clear, and require signatures of both the owner and the renter on the contract. Much of the information can be perused online.
Before deciding on a gite, you should first be aware of a number of different details, such as arrival and departure times, cancellation policy and deposits required which are in most cases set by the owner and usually roughly 25%.
You must leave the gite as you found it, which means either cleaning it yourself, or paying a fee. You can save cash by doing it yourself, but you must remember that are expected to give it back in the same state as you received it.
If the gite has a fireplace, there are charges for firewood or gas, as well as a charge for baby cots or any other incidental. The general rule is you pay for anything that the owner says it not included as part of the booking cost.
There is also a security deposit that will be due and usually is 25% of the estimated rate. There will be charges for wood for fires as well as gas, a baby cot and others. The rule is you pay from everything that the owner says is not part of the booking cost.
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SeaFrance Guide To French Nightlife
Since SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais lets you get to France easily, quickly and cheaply, we thought perhaps it would be an idea to provide some sort of guide to the nightlife in that country, so if you happen to get bored of blighty on a Friday evening, you can simply nip over the channel and see what is on offer over there.
Smaller French towns, like small towns all over the world tend not to be well know for their night time activities, the big cities after all is where usually things happen after dark. Nowhere in France is better known for its nightlife than Paris, nor can it be said is there really anywhere else more exciting. Parisians are known to work hard and play hard, and one can choose an easy going meet friends after work at a café, increase the intensity and go for dinner, and then if you want head out on the lash to the bars and clubs.
People watching whilst sitting at cafes is an extremely popular past time in Paris, as is going on the lash. For those who want a little more culture than simply consuming alcohol, there are live theatre shows, or the opera and a myriad of other entertainment options once can choose from.
Pariscope is a weekly listing publication that lets you know what is happening in the city, and ticket agencies are located all round Paris. If you want discount coupons for concerts or the theatre, then go to the venue on the day of the event and buy your tickets from there itself.
Paris is not the only city in France with a wonderful life after dark. Nice which lies on the coast of the Mediterranean sea has many dance clubs, Jazz bars and concert venues, whilst nearby Cannes which is connected to Nice by a short train journey also plays host to many concerts.
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SeaFrance Destination Cannes
SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais makes pretty much most destination if France within easy reach, and one of those destinations is the famous Cannes, which is in the Cote d’Azur.
Famous for its Film Festival the increased prestige of the festival has rubbed off on the city and it is increasingly developed.
Cannes population triples during the tourist season, and unsurprisingly, tourism is the main contributor to the economy, with a world class airport, an important commercial port and a beautiful marina run by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nice Côte d’Azur.
Additionally, Cannes has three casinos, and according to Knight Frank, which is a property agent and Citi Private Banking, the city is the most expensive in all of France, ranking ahead of Saint-Tropez and Paris at 15,000 Euros per square meter.
Festival de Cannes
Every May Cannes hosts the world famous Cannes Film Festival, arguably the most famous of all film festivals in the world, and when in full flow, the population of Cannes swells to 160,000 people.
Besides the famous film festival Cannes plays host to MIDEM and MIPTV, and a number of other events throughout the year.
So if you have never been why not hop on SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais and head over in the summer, check out the Film Festival and do a bit of star gazing.
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SeaFrance Holiday Idea Camping In Brittany
SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais lets you get to France quick and inexpensively, and previously we recommended Brittany for a beach holiday destination. However Brittany is just as good for a family camping holiday.
Here are some great idea from SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais for a great camping holiday in Brittany.
If you are a cycling or walking fanatic, then a must visit is ‘Camping L’Atlantique’ which is ideal for using as a base to explore Fouesnant which is famous for its natural peace, offering windswept deserted beaches and verdant groves.
‘Le Tour de Fouesnant’ offers cyclists a 33 kilometer circuit which enables people who take the ride the ability to see all the main sites and more importantly check out the spectacular scenery of the region. For those who prefer something less exerting and more leisurely, they should check out ‘Le Marais de Mousterlin’ which is a much easier and completely flat cycling route, which is good for beginners or casual cyclists. Bikes can be hired from the campsite from 13 € per day.
Picnic lunches can be had at the Camping L’Atlantique r 8€ per person and half board from 18€ per day for those who want to put their feet up once back on site.
Camping L’Atlantique is a major favorite of Canvas Holidays Visitors, and acts a great base for relaxation, offering a friendly atmosphere, coupled with first class facilities, with accommodation as basic as a tent, to the most sophisticated mobile homes.
With SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calaisits easy to get there, and the ideal time for walkers, campers, couples or groups is May or June. If you have older kids then July or August is more appropriate, with Canvas Holidays’ innovative FamilyExtra activity programme in full swing.
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