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Have you dreamed of one day visiting the majestic and incredibly beautiful French Alps? Have you always wanted to head away on a winter break or spring break in France? Were you considering spending the Holiday Season abroad? With the winter holidays and school holidays coming up, it is the perfect time to plan a Christmas break for the Christmas holidays. Wake up to the stunning views, forget everything and tire yourself out on the slopes by trying out a variety of winter sports, maybe head to a Christmas market, if you're with children you can enjoy a whole host of family friendly activities, you can enjoy seasonal food and wine and the specific glamour of après-ski drinks, and relax in front of the fire at the end of long days of fun and adventure – what could be better for the soul? Just browse our vacation rentals in Rhône-Alpes and get planning the holiday in France of your dreams.

While you’re in the area, you should definitely make time to head to the incredible natural frozen lake in Tignes. This amazing wonder is but one of the many natural boons that Tignes can boast but also offers one of the most unique and unforgettable winter sports experiences that you could ever imagine enjoying on a holiday in France: ice diving.

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.