Archives by Tag 'France'

The French Riviera

The French Riviera is famous for its fine weather, beautiful scenery and of course the luxurious yachts that dock in its harbours, and there’s plenty to do in its cities of Nice and Cannes, and of course Monte Carlo in the principality of Monaco, in the coming summer months. First up is Cannes, best known [...]

Getting around Paris

If you’re heading for a holiday in Paris but you don’t know how to get around the city, look no further! Driving in Paris is ill-advised unless you live here – parking can be impossible and traffic is heavy. Imagine sightseeing around London in a car and you’re half way there. Luckily Paris is well [...]

Where to eat in Paris

A weekend in Paris wouldn’t be complete without sampling some of France’s great cuisine, renowned for its quality and delicate yet rich flavours. From the moment you step off your flight to Paris, treat your taste-buds to a trip of a lifetime. Dining in the sky One thing not to miss is having dinner at [...]

Aer Lingus Destinations

As Ireland’s oldest national airline and one of the biggest, Aer Lingus has cheap flights travelling to a wide variety of destinations across the world. Whether you want to soak up the African sun, shop till you drop in London or enjoy a weekend in France, there’s an Aer Lingus destination for everyone. Aer Lingus [...]

Bastille Day

If you’re stuck for something to do next weekend for a short weekend away, what better than Bastille Day in Paris? 14th of July is a major celebration all across France and former colonies around the globe, but why not take a short trip across to the City of Light and soak up one of [...]

Tour de France

Following the famed yellow jersey of the Tour de France is a truly exciting way to enjoy all that a holiday in France has to offer. Made up of 21 stages and covering a total distance of 3,741 kilometres, it is one of the best ways to experience its iconic regions, with flights to France [...]

Fête de la Musique

Summer is officially upon is even if it doesn’t feel like it and the longest day of the year is just around the corner. Summer solstice is taking place on the 21st June and if you are a music fan then there is no better place to head to than France where the whole country [...]

Family holidays in France

Taking children on holiday needn’t be scary – take them on a family holiday in France and you won’t see many tantrums! A holiday in France is perfect for families, as it houses many water parks, the Parc Asterix theme park and of course, every child’s favourite – Disneyland Paris. Flights to Paris are only [...]

Monaco Grand Prix

The annual Monaco Grand Prix is the most exciting and glamorous Formula 1 race in the world. Energy levels on France’s Cote D’Azure will be ramped up from May 26th-29th as F1 enthusiasts from all over Europe and beyond descend on the Principality of Monaco for the prestigious event. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of an F1 race [...]

Extreme sports holiday destinations

Europe boasts some of the world’s most exciting destinations for extreme sports fans. Adrenalin seekers flock to its natural playgrounds and a holiday in Europe really does guarantee you thrills and spills aplenty. Snow-capped heaven The Swiss Alps provide the perfect slopes for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts and there are hundreds of ski resorts in [...]