Archive for 'January in France'

  

Thursday, November 13, 2025
A Christmas market in Avignon
Photo credits: jean-louis zimmermann / CC BY 2.0

Many only think of holidays in the south of France, and along the Côte d’Azur in particular, during the summer months or at least in late spring or early autumn. Certainly, to make the most of the sleepy seaside villages and buzzy coastal resorts, to spend long lazy days on the beautiful beaches, and to take in sights like endless fields of lavender then it makes the most sense to book a villa in Provence during the warmer months. However, those who want a change of scenery and cosy, festive surroundings over the Holidays will discover that planning a holiday in Provence during the Christmas period has lots to offer...

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Posted in: Christmas, December, Events, January, Markets, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, November 14, 2019
Slopes at Méribel
Those who have always wanted to go on a skiing holiday or who have gone plenty of times in the past but might be looking for the perfect French skiing resort to make their next holiday destination, should probably consider a winter break getaway in Méribel. Located within France’s huge Trois Vallées ski area, with the resorts of Courchevel and La Tania to the east and Val Thorens to the west, it is part of one of the largest linked ski areas in the entire globe with more than 600km of pistes to go out and tackle. Founded by British skier Peter Lindsay in 1938, the resort is made up of three different neighbouring villages in the Les Allues commune of the Savoie département of France. Pretty, well-equipped, and with excellent slopes, it is one of the best ski destinations that you could choose for a skiing holiday. Just find a vacation rental in Méribel and come enjoy a winter break in this truly incredible place.

Set within the lovely Vanoise National Park and framed by perfectly powdery soft snowy peaks, lovely pine tree woods, and the pretty, chalet-style villages of Méribel Centre, Méribel-Mottaret and Méribel Village, the resort of Méribel is a picture-perfect skiing destination.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, December, Events, February, January, March, Skiing & Winter Sports