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A holiday home in France
The many regions of France offer a stunning array of holiday options. From short breaks to a stay of several months, you can rent holiday home in France for surprisingly affordable rates. Normandy, in the north, is home to the fortified island of Mont-St-Michel and Monet's house and gardens in the village of Giverny. Adjacent Brittany, with its distinctive culture and language, offers a range of outdoor activities and sandy beaches, incredible natural beauty and has a verdant countryside. To the south of Paris, the Loire has many of France's most important chateaux, while the sandy Atlantic coast is a great summer destination and a good option for enjoying a holiday home in France.
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Burgundy, with its fine Romanesque architecture, grows some of the world's most famous wines. Along the southern coast, Cannes, Nice, and Monte-Carlo make up the famed French Riviera. In nearby Provence, you should check out the towns of St. Remy, Vaison-la-Romaine, and Gordes for that authentic French meal or traditional bar and some of the finest villa rental France can provide. The beautiful mediaeval city of Avignon has a well preserved historic centre. In the south, the dramatic, wild and beautiful Pyrenees, a winter skiing and cross-country destination, contrasts the coastal resorts of Bayonne, Biarritz, and St-Jean-de-Luz where surfers take to the waves.
If you carefully choose your villa rental France holiday options are as diverse as this fascinating country. And fantastic experiences of a French villa vacation will remain forever.
Car Hire In France
Hiring a car in a foreign country can be a highly stressful, expensive and time consuming experience. However, with some forward planning and a little prior knowledge, you can get a great deal, a great car and get an ideal start to a great holiday! Hiring a car in France is no different. Clearly, the best advice to give is to shop around thoroughly. Price comparison websites offer an quick, effective way to get a cheap deal on the car you want to drive around France. The majority of car hire companies in France operate out of the major airports, so the best way is to pre book a hire car well in advance with a company that operates out of your scheduled destination. However, there are a few issues beyond price to be considered, if you value your enjoyment and comfort!
It is worth considering that cheapest does not necessarily equate to best, when it comes to car hire in France. Cheaper cars will often be smaller; and in France, as in the UK, small cars often allow very little legroom, especially in the back seats. If you are travelling with more than two adults (or even older teenagers) it may be worth considering shelling out a little more cash, in order to get a car slightly more suitable for your passenger needs. On a similar note, boot sizes vary dramatically in French car rental, proportionate with expenditure. If you are planning to travel around France with a fairly light load, then a small boot capacity may be fine. On the other hand, if you are planning a skiing trip around the Alps, a larger car will be absolutely necessary in order to carry your various equipment.
The main point to heavily emphasise is a thorough examination of all details to do with your car, including the car itself. If you were planning a summer trip to the south of France, air conditioning would be essential; (called `clim` in France). However, air conditioning is not always standard and serves as an example to the kind of optional extras you must be wary of when hiring a car in France. Always read the terms and conditions with great care; rental companies will differ in their individual, smaller details; such as how much petrol should be in the tank when you return the vehicle.
Driving in France will be a different experience for travellers from the UK. Speed limits are in kilometres per hour (although this should be no problem, as your speedometer should be display as k/p/h also). Remember to drive on the right (!) and give way to the right also. In terms of etiquette, act as you would be in the UK; be patient, give yourself and others plenty of time and adhere to the speed limits! Fines can be very steep if you are caught speeding. Always wear a seatbelt and be safe!
There are many car rental websites to choose from. For those wishing to take in the south of France, while perhaps getting a little taste of Italy at the same time, can find great deals at car rental Torino.
Select a holiday home from the following French regions:
Brittany
French Riviera
Provence
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