Chamonix, France offers the best of the French Alps: Gorgeous powder, Olympic history and that certain “je ne sais quoi” that can only be found in a French village tucked away in the mountains. Families with young children and beginners will find gentle slopes at, Les Planards, Le Savoy, La Vormaine and Les Chosalets.

Experts and thrill-seekers can find sweeping views of Mont Blanc at resorts like The Grands Montets and Le Domaine de Balme. High speed chairs and trams whisk skiers to the top of Read the rest of this entry »

Visiting the lovely Montpellier vineyard region in France allows you to experience a travel roster tailored for individuals who hanker a vacation filled with cultural delights and scenic appeal. Montpelliar is the capitol of the Lanquedoc region, located in southern France, a few miles north of the Mediterranean sea.

Historic statues, quaint squares, modern shopping and sidewalk cafes await you in Montpellier. Carve out some time to walk down the old streets, within the heart of the city, where you won’t find any motorized vehicles. Take pictures of the old statues scattered throughout Read the rest of this entry »

When planning a holiday in France, the days of travel may fall at any given time. However, it could be very fun to plan the trip over a period of festivity in the country. Bastille day, for example is on July 14th. This festival is the celebration of the new French Republic and is comparable to the United State’s 4th of July. This is a country wide festival.

The second festival that one may want to plan a holiday around is the Cannes Film Festival. This is the world’s Read the rest of this entry »