| From Normandy in the north to the Cote d'Azur | | | | what can you see there? Fortunately you will |
| in the south, France is and always will be a | | | | not be left wanting when finding things to do |
| popular holiday destination and has something | | | | and places to see when visiting France. There |
| to offer everyone. Gastronomic delights, fine | | | | are many different regions in France, 21 to |
| wine, great beaches, wonderful scenery, | | | | be precise, and each and every one has |
| skiing and great shopping. It's no wonder | | | | something special to offer. |
| that France is the most visited country in | | | | |
| the world. | | | | Normandy with it's rolling hills, 360 miles |
| | | | of dramatic coastline and bustling market |
| If you are looking to holiday in France, | | | | towns lies at the south of the English |
| there are many different kinds of holidays | | | | channel and is a popular tourist destination. |
| to choose from including self catering | | | | It has a population of around 3.45 million |
| breaks, package holidays, skiing trips, city | | | | and equates to around 5% of France's total |
| breaks or gite rentals in the country. But | | | | population. The largest land invasion took |
| there is another kind of holiday that is | | | | place on the beaches of Normandy on the 6th |
| becoming more and more popular that allows | | | | June 1944 at the end of the second world war |
| the holidaymaker more freedom, flexibility | | | | and this is evident in the number of museums, |
| and choice. | | | | bunkers, cemeteries and monuments that mark |
| | | | the historic event. |
| Motorhome rentals enable you to visit the | | | | |
| many different regions of France as opposed | | | | You can also visit Rouen which is the capital |
| to being restricted to just one area or | | | | of Normandy and like most of France it is |
| region when choosing a package holiday or | | | | steeped in history. You will find the Notre |
| private holiday rental. | | | | Dame de Rouen cathedral which was |
| | | | immortalized by the French impressionist |
| Most modern motorhomes come fully equipped | | | | Claude Monet. Rouen is also a lively city and |
| with full cooking facilities, cutlery, | | | | you can find many bars, cafes and restaurants |
| showers, heating, double glazing, cd players, | | | | to relax in. |
| and other mod cons to make your trip as | | | | |
| comfortable and as pleasurable as possible. | | | | If you are looking for somewhere different to |
| Many of the larger motorhomes will sleep | | | | visit, why not try the French Riviera and the |
| around six or more people, meaning that a | | | | Cote d`azur? With it's Mediterranean climate |
| larger family or two smaller families can be | | | | and over 300 days of sunshine a year |
| accommodated adequately. | | | | including a mostly mild winter, it can be a |
| | | | great place to visit via motorhome. Some of |
| The best time of year to visit France is in | | | | the major towns along its 70 mile coast |
| spring or the start of summer in early May. | | | | include chic Cannes, St Tropez and Monaco. |
| Most French people take their holidays during | | | | |
| May and August so if you do travel to France | | | | We also have Brittany to the north east of |
| during this period you may find the beaches | | | | the country which is a very popular holiday |
| and ski slopes a little busier during these | | | | destination and has miles of wonderful sandy |
| months. | | | | beaches. Brittany has around 3,500km of |
| | | | coastline which makes it the perfect place to |
| The French drive on the right hand side so | | | | participate in a wide range of water sports |
| remember to give way to the left at | | | | including windsurfing, canoeing, surfing and |
| roundabouts. It is also advisable that when | | | | kayaking. |
| reversing, you have someone on the ground if | | | | |
| possible to help, as the visibility on a | | | | So there you have it. Buckle up and hit the |
| motorhome is not as good as your average car. | | | | open road. There are 21 exciting and very |
| | | | different French regions just waiting to be |
| Ok, so you have decided that a motorhome | | | | explored. And what better way than in a |
| holiday is right for you and you can't wait | | | | motorhome. |
| to get started but where are you going and | | | | |