THE BEST IDEAS FOR A SUNNY HOLIDAY IN FRANCE
Summer nights in Paris, historic sights in Rennes or famous festivals in Avignon. Get inspired by our online travel guide and travel this summer with high speed to one of these special destinations… or elsewhere in France! Our tip for you: book in time to take advantage of the lowest rates.Living like a Parisian
Everyone knows about French flair, but the Parisians consider sitting on a terrace almost as an art! Whether you're between the roofs of Printemps shopping center, in the courtyard of the Grande Mosque de Paris or the Eiffel Tower: in this city even the smallest pavement areas have tables and chairs..
A stroll in Parc du Thabor
When visiting the historic sites of Rennes, you don't need to go far to enjoy a relaxing break in beautiful green surroundings. The city centre boasts a magnificent park extending over more than 25 acres and incorporating an English country garden, a formal garden and a botanical garden. A perfect spot to enjoy an ice-cream in the shady calm of the century-old trees...
The Festival d'Avignon
In its 66th year, the Festival d’Avignon is to theatre what Cannes is to cinema. This famous event, which runs from 7 to 28 July, consists of two parts: the official IN festival and the independent OFF festival, bringing the city alive with thousands of events and a sea of colourful posters.
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