10 holiday tips for the nature lover in France
France is a paradise for nature lovers, with its varied landscapes, from vast forests to impressive mountains and beautiful coastlines. If you are someone who loves nature and want to go an extra special holiday, France offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy France’s nature. Here are 10 holiday tips to make the most of your stay at FranceComfort.
Holidays in France's timeless villages
France is a country that is always high on people’s holiday wish lists. On the one hand, the country is home to major cities such as Paris and Lyon, but on the other hand, there are loads of destinations where it seems as if time has stood still. In regions such as the Dordogne, Provence-Côte d'Azur and Aquitaine, you will find villages and towns that are not only picturesque but are also home to a lot of history. It's almost as if you've stepped back in time, to a simpler life, where traditions are cherished and the day-to-day business seems to have remained the same for centuries.
The best games to do on vacation
Are you on holiday in France and have you chosen a FranceComfort holiday park as your stay? Then you can count on a holiday in well-facilitated park. FranceComfort holiday parks are the ideal base to stay in if you want to discover beautiful surroundings and have a comfortable home to return to after a day full of excitement. But that doesn't mean you have to go out every day. On the contrary, because there is always plenty to do at the FranceComfort parks. We are happy to tell you more about how you can spend a day in one of our holiday parks.
Go on holiday to France by car and flexibly pay the toll
How can you go on your next holiday by car as well prepared as possible? Are you going on holiday to France? Then, there is a good chance that you will go by car. But before you get in the car and hit the road, there are a few things to consider. We would like to give you some tips so that you can prepare as well as possible for your next holiday if you go by car. One of the most important tips is to check whether or not your route has the new "Péage en flux libre" toll system.
Discover Portes du Soleil with the Multi Pass
Located in the French and Swiss Alps, Portes du Soleil is a true paradise for skiers during the winter as well as adventurers, hikers and peace seekers in the summer. This area is a great area to spend your holidays. In the summer you can buy a Multi Pass here, which gives you free access to the chairlifts and to a wide range of activities. We are more than happy to tell you more about the Multi Pass. And... at FranceComfort you get the Multi Pass for free with your booking.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The biggest sporting event in the world is back again and this time the Olympic Games will be held in France! The French capital Paris will be home to more than 10,000 athletes from all over the world, who will travel to France from 206 countries to compete against each other. The Games will be held from 26 July to 11 August and can of course also be followed extensively on television or online. But wouldn’t it be nice to experience one of the Olympic Games event in real life whilst on holiday in France?
Experience Tour de France from a FranceComfort holiday park
The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. This multi-day cycling race mostly runs through France. Next to the World Cup and the Olympic Games, the Tour de France is one of the most popular sporting events.
Enjoy a beautiful cycling holiday in France
When you think of France, chances are that the Tour de France also flashes through your mind. Everyone knows this event, which is seen as the biggest cycling event in the world. We give you tips for the best stages to visit, but also for routes that you can cycle yourself.
Winter sports in France
Are you looking for the ideal winter sports destination for young and old? Would you like to relax in a comfortable accommodation after an active day in the snow? Then a winter sports holiday in France is always a good idea!
Your hiking holiday in France starts at FranceComfort
Around thirty percent of the Englishmen walk at least one hour a week, which is not without reason seen as taking brisk walks has numerous advantages. France is a great place to go walking and experience the environment and nature in its purest form.
A day at an amusement park in France: where can you go?
Are you looking for an amusement park in France that you can visit during your holiday? Or are you staying at one of our holiday parks in central and southern France and are you preparing fun days out in advance? Discover the nicest and most beautiful amusement parks in France.
Go on an adventure during your holiday in France
Are you interested in which FranceComfort holiday parks offer you and your family/friends the best opportunities for adventure during a holiday in France? On this page you can read all about the different activities that are some of our and ours guests’ favorites.
The origin of French wines
Are you a wine lover and do you want to impress your friends and acquaintances? In that case use terms such as tannins, aftertaste and decantation. You will make an even greater impression if you can indicate the origin of wines. And that is easier than you might think for the major French wine regions.
By train to Paris
The train journey from Poitiers to Paris was one of the best parts of this day. I was looking forward to introducing my nephews to Paris, but they actually liked the train the most. It really does have something special, the TGV.
Test: how well do you understand a French menu?
You have been in France for years and without a dictionary you can also save yourself in a bistro or restaurant. Do you know what these dishes and culinary terms mean?
The French baguette
France without "baguettes" is impossible! Cozy to the bakery to buy that delicious long bread. There is no bag where it fits, although there are now special packages for this popular bread. So ... but under the arm and back home! A well-known street scene in France!
Small-scale holiday parks
A small-scale holiday park in France is the ideal place if you like to spend your holiday peacefully and relaxed. The holiday homes in the parks are fully furnished and equipped with all conveniences that ensure a carefree stay.
Special sights in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
The tourist village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in Provence is more than worth a visit. This picturesque town is also called the village under the star because between the two steep rocks on both sides ...
Autumn in France
Is autumn also your favorite season? Autumn is a wonderful season and especially colorful and versatile. This season is very beautiful and diverse in France. Mushrooms shoot from the ground and the grapes are harvested. Of course there is a chance of ...
Discovering in the Dordogne
You will never get bored in the Dordogne. Some of FranceComfort's holiday parks are located in the Dordogne region. The parks are ideal for all kinds of activities in the Dordogne area. You also stay close to a ...
Five special experiences Provence
Are you planning to go on holiday to Provence? Then of course you want to know what can be seen and experienced in this region. Provence is one of the most beautiful and sunniest regions in France. Sunflowers, lavender, wine and a ...
Roadtrip gorges du Verdon
A bright sunbeam that peeks between the window frame and the curtains. That is the first glimpse of Provence that catches my eyes after a wonderful night in our holiday villa near Castellane. We are still at the beginning of a holiday week and ...
The best "aires" along the French highways
Every motorist has his own ideal travel-rest rhythm, but in the end no one escapes on the long road to the south: regularly you will have to take a break, if it is not for yourself or for your fellow passengers. But how do you find ...
A FranceComfort holiday villa as a base for your hiking holiday
Hiking fanatics can relax in a FranceComfort holiday villa after an active day of hiking through the French nature!
A day at Collioure
At the end of this beautiful afternoon I decide to go and see the town of Collioure and have something to eat here. Collioure is located in the southeast of France, close to the Spanish border. From the books I know that it is an artistic place, so I am ...
Alps or Pyrenees? 6 reasons why you absolutely have to go to the Pyrenees on holiday
Are you such a person who travels to the (French) Alps every year? Perhaps a bit addicted even to that wonderful alpine feeling? With walks through the beautiful nature, beautiful views, nice villages, good food and interesting culture? In that case, you must ...