France (Europe)

Like any country, France is "different"; it's a special place, with its ways, its quirks, its wonderful variety, its joie-de-vivre and its bureaucracy.

Depending on circumstances, life in France can be anything from incredibly relaxed to frustratingly rigid. Stereotypes die hard; there is still a comic-book stereotype image of the Frenchman dressed in a striped tee-shirt and beret, smoking a Gauloise, and carrying a string of onions round his neck; or else driving a Citroën 2CV to market, with two chickens and a rabbit on the back seat.

But it is doubtful if this stereotype still exists anywhere; perhaps just here and there, but without the onions, and certainly not in modern urban France. And the iconic 2CV or "Deux-chevaux" is today a rare site on French roads.

And of course, it is true that the French eat snails - and very good they are too, as long as they have been properly prepared by the chef, in a delicious sauce of garlic, parsley and butter....

Destinations in France:

France Holidays:

Pierre Mentra, La Plagne, France Chalet Pierre Mentra is a top class ski chalet with amazing views to the Pierra Menta peak and all the way to Mont Blanc itself. Just 100m from the Lagna 1800 chairlift!

Chalet Marine, La Plagne, France Chalet Marine La Plagne is a rustic but practical ski chalet specially designed to cater for parties of skiers

Chalet Marguerite La Plagne, La Plagne, France Chalet Marguerite is a traditional ski chalet centrally located in the village of Plagne. With a log burning fire and easy access to the slopes this a a ski paradise

Case Study Mr Sharpley 3 Valleys Ski Holiday, France Case Study 4 experienced skiers wanting a last minute lads ski holiday with guaranteed snow. Suggetion Val Thorens in 3 valleys. Loads of piste and mileage and being the highest altitude resort in the 3 valleys there should always be some good conditions.