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The old town of TroyesPlaces to visit in TroyesTroyes is located on the Seine river in the Champagne-Ardenne region. The old town centre has narrow streets. With wooden houses the upper levels stick out almost touching the houses across the street. In the past if a fire started it would spread through the town very quickly. You can find most of the old houses between the cathedral and the railway station. The town has 9 old churches and several museums. You can get a pass to most of the museum for 6 euros it gets you into them all bar one and is a good buy.
Troyes cathedral and one of the old houses in the town
 One of Troyes narrow streets
To the east of Troyes heading towards Chaumont you can see a double barred cross of Lorraine in pink granite. It is 145ft tall it is near the village of Colombey Les Deux Eglises where General Charles de Gaulle is buried. The can see his home and museum. Another place to visit in the area is Eperney where all the major champagne houses are located. Troyes has some of the best designer-label clothes shops in France. If you go to the outskirts you will find factory shops selling designer-labels at low prices. You can also buy a wide range of household goods. If you wont to stay in the area there is a good choice of hotels or you can camp at Camping municipal. Which is 2 miles out of town on the road to Chalons
We stayed in a gite in a small village a few miles from the town. This is a good way to live like the locals and enjoy
the French lifestyle. It is also good value more so if several of you go together if you would like to stay in a Gite try here Try P&O for your Dover to Calais ferry Hotels in TroyesNovotel Troyes
The Novotel Troyes is a 3 star hotel, 10 minutes from popular factory outlets and close to the centre of town. Offering 83 airconditioned rooms, a restaurant, a bar and 5 conference rooms for your meetings and seminars. This 3 star hotel is equally suit. able for guests on a business trip or a visit to Troyes with your partner or family. Guests also enjoy the benefit of a private car park and a swimming pool. Hotel De la Poste
The Best Western Hotel de la Poste, located in the city centre, is a charming one restaurant hotel. The hotel is located a hundred meters from the pedestrian zone in the heart of the cultural, artistic and touristic centre of Troyes. The hotel has a lounge/bar, breakfast for a nominal fee and private indoor parking for 10 EUR. The rooms include satellite television with canal plus, telephone, dataports, coffee maker, hairdryer, suites and rooms with whirlpools are available. Try a camping holiday in France there are campsites all over France.
You can stay in a tent or a caravan
Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris
Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district. A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.
Cancale at Village Cancalais, Brittany
Each cottage has small outdoor terrace and well equipped kitchens each with microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. One bedroom cottage with small outdoor terrace. Ground floor with open-plan kitchen/dining and living area, microwave oven, fridge/freezer
Check out the deals at Disneyland Paris tickets and HotelsA gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers
This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away. Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.
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Cottage to rent Columbiers-du-Plessis, in the Loire Valley
The farmhouse and cottages of La Returais are part of what used to be a working hamlet in the 16-1700?s. This beautifully restored farm hamlet retains plenty of the original rustic charm with its old oak beams and huge stone fireplaces.
Book this cottage here Hotel De La Vallee Dinard
In the heart of the charming seaside resort of Dinard, the Hotel De La Vallee is a cosy seafront hotel offering comfortable accommodation and a unique view of the Channel. Guest rooms are equipped with en suite facilities and present cosy and elegant spaces. Some have a balcony and others offer an unrestricted view of the sea.
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The Normandy Barriere is a 4 star hotel with 291 rooms and suites in a charming half timbered house with green criss crossing beams and pinnacles, facing the sea and right in the centre of town. A covered walkway connects to the casino. Enjoy dinner andbrunch with music at La Belle Epoque restaurant, which also features theme nights and a veranda opening out onto the Normandy courtyard. The hotel also features a bar, piano lounge, tearoom, and a fitness centre with steam bath, sauna and indoor pool. Find the lowest prices on Hotels in Deauville here
Hotels in the Honfleur areaHotel Auberge De La Claire Honfleur
Discover all that Honfleur has to offer with Auberge De La Claire Hotel as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, television, shower. Services and amenities available for guests at this Honfleur accommodation consist of bar/pub, restaurant, disabled facilities, business center, pets allowed
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It is located in a pleasant peaceful location yet is not far away from Calais. The coast is only 3.1 miles (5km) with nice beaches and high cliffs like Wissant between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez  Biarritz stone bridge Subscribe To This Site     
Normandy Gite to rent
Set at the end of a peaceful country lane with amazing views into the valley, is this pretty, spacious detached holiday cottage. Lovingly refurbished, featuring beams throughout and a garden and terrace from which the spires of Le Mont St Michel are visible on a clear day
Hotel Palais De La Mediterranee In the seaside resort town of Nice France
Opened in 2004 the hotel is on the promenade. IT offers high-tech amenities behind a 1929 marble façade. The 188 guestrooms feature bold colors, sleek furnishings, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and high-speed Internet access. Guests can relax by the solarium pool and try their luck at the slots and gaming tables in the hotel?s casino. |
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This delightful complex is made up of 52 recently built comfortable terraced cottages with communal pool and green spaces. The pool has both indoor and outdoor areas as well as free access to jacuzzi and hamman. Laundry on site.
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