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Holiday resorts in France

Aix-en-Provence

Marseille may well be the dominant metropolis of Provence but Aix-en-Provence, just 15 miles (24km) inland, is arguably the cultural and tourism capital of the province, attracting numerous holiday... more

Ajaccio

The capital of Corsica, the holiday destination of Ajaccio lies in a calm bay on the west coast of Corsica, set against a backdrop of wooded hills. It is a relaxed rather than lively town and visit... more

Avignon

Situated on the River Rhone, the historic holiday destination of Avignon is famed for being the Vatican of the 14th century; six successive Popes resided here from 1309, making it one of Europe's l... more

Biarritz

Situated in the very southwest of France, the holiday destination of Biarritz became famous in the 19th century when Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) fell in love with this part of the Ba... more

Cannes

Today it is hard to imagine that the quintessential, glamorous French Riviera holiday resort of Cannes was for centuries a simple, sleepy fishing village whose only visitors were the monks and weal... more

Deauville

Deauville is the only Norman holiday resort to have any delusions of grandeur. It is at the heart of the Norman Riviera which, in the late 19th century, was particularly popular holiday destination... more

Disneyland Paris

The blueprints for the holiday destination of Disneyland may have been developed in the United States, but the world's favourite theme park concept has transported exceedingly successfully to Europ... more

Porto-Vecchio

Known as the 'St Tropez' of Corsica, Porto-Vecchio is becoming one of the most fashionable towns in southern Corsica. It is situated a scenic bay, near popular sandy beaches such as Palombaggia, Ro... more

Saint Jean de Luz

A popular seaside holiday resort and active fishing port, Saint Jean de Luz is a lively and cosmopolitan town to visit. The lovely medieval town centre has been influenced by Spain and the Moors ov... more

St Malo

The lively holiday resort town of St Malo boasts a colourful history as a fortified island citadel that was once run by corsairs who declared it a republic. Today this port on the English Channel s... more

St Tropez

St Tropez has long held the reputation of being the 'black sheep' of the renowned French Riviera holiday resort towns, where anything goes and the more sinful the better. Sexy starlets were flaunti... more
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