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FRANCE TRAVEL GUIDE
France Travel Information:
A Trip Down the Bordeaux Wine Region
Avignon - Festival City
Family Touring Holidays In France
Golf Holidays in France - Where to Go
Holiday in Paris - The City of lights
Nice's Top Four Drives
Vacation Rentals In The South of France - Cannes

Avignon - Festival City   by Dorte Holm Jensen

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If you are trying to schedule your Avignon vacation to fit with an event, you have definitely chosen the right destination; Every month of the year - Avignon has a special event listed. Whether you are in the mood for music, theatre, film, antiques or have interests like chess, wine or horses - Avignon can deliver!
 
January, February and Marts is a good trimester to visit Avignon if you are interested in horses, contemporary dancing, theatre, motors or Cotes du Rhone wine.

April, June and July offers Commercial fairs like a pottery and craft market, book fair and an Antique fair. You will also find exhibitions like the rose's exhibition in the Palace of the Popes and night museums.

For three weeks in July the Avignon Theatre Festival is an essential summer stopover in the cultural life of France - but actually there a two of them running side by side. The alternative version known as the "Festival Off" is a bazaar, party, fair, a theatre supermarket - all that and more. During July the living arts take over Avignon, theatres flourish in the bosom of the city, sometimes in some improbable locations, and the number of shows offered are more than you can possible manage...so be selective.

In August you can enjoy concerts and strolls from the bridge to the Palace at night - but the really big August event is "The Tremplin Jazz Festival" where some of Europe's finest jazz musicians come together to perform in the glorious Palace of the Popes.

Rhone River and Palais des Papes at Sunset, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
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September, October and November have various events from celebrating the harvest of the grapes, Pets exhibition, and a huge art event with 60 artists and more than 40 venues throughout the city.

The annual Blues event in Avignon is not to be missed. Blues musicians from Australia and USA are performing in different venues in the city. Normally it takes place some time between late September and mid November.

Finally you will find a traditional Christmas market in Avignon throughout the month of December. This is the place to rediscover your Christmas spirit in the beautiful lit-up streets of Avignon. Quite an impressive amount of events. You will have absolutely no problems scheduling your vacation with an event. You will find cultural events in Avignon all year round. Every month has a festival, a fair or a market. I have just given you a brief overview - for more details and dates; check with the Tourist Office.

If you are several people going together, you will have the advantage of interesting cultural offers to choose from and with a little luck, you will find something for everybody's taste. Avignon is indeed Festival City.

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About the Author: Dorte Holm Jensen is co-founder of FincaFantasticaTravel

Golf Holidays in France - Where to Go   by Morgan Clarke

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French golf holidays are more popular than ever thanks to the superb variety of courses that are available across the entire country. Each region has its own individual character and attractions to keep you occupied away from the golf courses and you will probably find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to go for your golf break! Here is a brief run through each of the regions, along with a selection of the finest golf courses in France.

Northern France and Normandy

Quite apart from the quality of the courses, a golf trip here offers one distinct advantage - location. It's only a short hop across the Channel to the northern regions of France, and a golf holiday here will place you amidst some of the finest golf courses in the country. The region also offers up a great coastline, picturesque towns and ports and expansive forests and lively resorts to keep you entertained between rounds.

Top Courses:

* La Touquet La Mer - This challenging course has hosted the French Open in the past and is kept in outstanding condition all year round.

* Golf Parc - Widely rated as one of the best golf courses in France, Golf Parc in Nantilly is a large, varied and exciting place for a round of golf.

Paris, Champagne and Alsace

Golf near Paris has the obvious advantage of being close to one of Europe's most exciting capital cities, and there's plenty of world-class golf (four courses in the World Top 100 to be precise and many good ones besides) to be had in the surrounding countryside. If your French golf holiday takes you further east to Champagne and Alsace, there are numerous Michelin-starred restaurants and (of course!) lots of Champagne and wine to keep you happy.

Top Courses:

* Chantilly Vineuil - This course has hosted the French Open ten times, and is kept in perfect condition

* Chateau d'Augerville - This beautiful course is based around a 17th-Century chateau (also a four-star hotel) - a perfect place for lunch overlooking the 18th green.

* Le Kempferhof - Not many people know about Le Kempferhof, but it is a superbly designed course with a variety of challenges at each hole. Rated No.2 in France and among Europe's finest.

The Loire, Burgundy and Central France

As well as being "littered" with famous and beautiful Chateaux, the Loire is also home to some of the best golf courses in France, including the joint no 1. course in Europe. The central region can be especially good if you are looking for a more relaxed golf holiday in France.

Top Courses:

* Royan - Set in a pine forest and reckoned by experts to be one of the finest courses in the region, Royan presents a tough challenge in a beautiful location

* Les Bordes - This is regarded as being one of the two best courses in Europe, and features a tough array of holes in spectacular surroundings - it really is a must play!

* Limere Orleans - This course is great fun to play with numerous water hazards and impeccable presentation, and has hosted several French PGA Championships

The Alps

If you are considering a golf holiday in France, the Alps may not immediately spring to mind, but amid the spectacular mountains and valleys are a number of superb golf courses.

Top Courses:

* Golf Club de Lyon - This gorgeous course is a real treat to play on, combining some tricky holes with beautiful scenery.

* La Bresse - La Bresse is a highly enjoyable course, designed to be challenging but rewarding for intelligent players.

* Evian Masters Golf Course - The course hosts the world's premier ladies tournament each year. A good layout and maintained impeccably.

Southern France

Anyone who wants to go on a golf holiday to France will surely be tempted by the south. With over three hundred days of sunshine each year, world famous cuisine and superb beaches, there is plenty to draw you here. But it's not all fine wine and sunbathing, as the region also features numerous superb golf courses designed by the lacks of Trent Jones, Gary Player, Pete Dye, Robert von Hagge and Peter Alliss. Biarritz in the south west has long been regarded as a golfer's haven with five courses in Europe's Top 100 and there are plenty of other courses in the area to keep even the most avid golfer occupied.

Top Courses:

* Barbaroux - This is one of the toughest golf courses in France, with each hole presenting its own unique challenge. Well worth a visit for golfers who really want to push themselves.

* Seignosse - In the world Top 100, Seignosse is as pretty, intricate and devious a course as you are likely to play.

* Taulane - This course isn't as tough as some of the others in the region but the great design by Gary Player makes for a very satisfying round of golf.

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About the Author  - Morgan Clarke is the Chairman of Your Golf Holidays, a company that has been providing bespoke golf holidays for over 25 years. They are experts in the world's best places to play, including golf in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Dubai, Morocco and over 20 other countries.

FEATURED HOTELS IN AVIGNON, PROVENCE-ALPES-COTE D'AZUR, FRANCE

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Avignon Hotel Reservations Avignon Grand Hotel
Offering amicable atmosphere and excellent service, the Avignon Grand Hotel Suites and Residences is an appropriate choice for a splendid holiday.  Located at Boulevard Saint Roch, this property is close to the shopping centres, entertainment venues and restaurants, while the train station is just 100 metres and Marseille International Airport is 45 minutes by car.  Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant that serves a wide variety of enticing dishes as well as sip a wide variety of exotic drinks at the lounge bar.  After a tiring day, you can have an invigorating dip at the beautiful swimming pool or relax at the sun deck patio.
Hostellerie les Frenes, Avignon
This Avignon hotel is located in the Montfavet neighborhood. Avignon Cathedral, Place de l'Horloge, and Palais des Papes are local points of interest. Additional attractions in the area include Musee du Petit Palais. Dining options at Hostellerie les Frenes include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 4.0-star property offers small meeting rooms and a technology helpdesk. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property offers an airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a poolside bar, valet parking, and a concierge desk. 
Hotel de I'Horloge, Avignon
This hotel is located close to the airport. Attractions in the neighborhood include Place de l'Horloge, Palais des Papes, and Musee du Petit Palais. Additional attractions include Pont Saint-Benezet. This 3.0-star property offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and audio-visual equipment. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Avignon property has 40 square meters of event space. Business services and tour assistance are available. Additional property amenities include a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. This is a smoke-free property. There are 66 guestrooms at Hotel de I'Horloge. Guestrooms have city views. Rooms are individually decorated and furnished.
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis, Avignon
Set in the heart of Avignon, this hotel is close to Collection Lambert, Place de l'Horloge, as well as Palais des Papes. Additional attractions include Musee du Petit Palais. Dining options at Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Avignon property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Other property amenities at this Beaux Arts property include a concierge desk, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop. 
Mercure Avignon Cite Papes, Avignon
Set in the heart of Avignon, this hotel is close to Place de l'Horloge, Palais des Papes, as well as Musee du Petit Palais. Additional attractions include Pont Saint-Benezet. Dining options at Mercure Avignon Cite Papes include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include an elevator (lift). Guestrooms also offer phones, voice mail, and in-room safes.  Bathrooms feature hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge
Vallon De Valrugues, St.-Remy-de-Provence near Avignon
This hotel is located in St.-Remy-de-Provence. Collegiale Saint-Martin and Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh are area attractions. Another nearby attraction is St-Paul-de-Mausole. Dining options at Vallon De Valrugues include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a spa tub. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This St.-Remy-de-Provence property has event space consisting of conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and a garden. 
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