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Ferry from UK to France
Dover ferry  We live in Blackpool so it is a long trip to the ferry ports. It is 325 miles to Dover and about 290 to Portsmouth. If you are going to Normandy, Brittany or the Vendee. Then the Portsmouth to Caen or St Malo is best If you are going overnight St Malo gives you an extra 2 hours in your bunk. If you are going to the Pas de Calais area Calais is best. One thing about going from Dover is that a ferry leaves more or less every hour. I usually book a ferry in the afternoon about 3pm. So that if I get delayed with traffic I can still catch the ferry. I then leave home in the early hours and if no delays get to Dover for 10am. They will let you get on the next ferry up to 15 mins before sailing. You have the security of a confirmed booking if you do not have any delays. We find that the P&O ferry service View from the ferry on a calm day  It can be quite difficult to work out which ferry is the cheapest. Last year we went to the Vendee near La Rochelle. The Dover to Calais ferry cost £60 return for 5 people. The Portsmouth to St Malo cost £450 return so we took the £60 ferry. I have been to the Vendee several times so I knew the extra distance we would have to travel in the car. It would have cost us £3 less and been 4 hours quicker each way paying the £450. We had an extra overnight each way plus 250 miles of fuel each way and road tolls. The white cliffs of Dover I always like to see them it means i am almost home with out being sea sick
 The best time to travel on the ferry 2am from Calais the short video show just how few were on board
Try a camping holiday in France there are campsites all over France.
You can stay in a tent or a caravan
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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.
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Welcome to the newest addition to the Villa Saint Exupéry family, just 2 minutes walk from Nice Centre shopping, nightlife, dining, Old Town and Nice Beach.
Villa Saint Exupéry Beach is a boutique, downtown version of the successful, family-run Villa St Exupéry Gardens located in Nice Nord.Situated in the heart of the shopping district a short walk to Nice Old Town and Nice Beach, visit Villa Saint Exupéry Beach for the full Nicois experience! Villa Saint Exupéry Nice A 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.
If you are travelling to Brittany or the Vendee or further South you will find that it is easier to
cross to St Malo or Caen than Calais. Although it cost more than the Dover Calais crossing.
When you add the extra fuel road tolls and a over night hotel.There is not much in it price wise
but it is a lot less tiring
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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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Hotel MeuriceCalais
A forerunner in the luxury hotel business, the Hotel Meurice in Calais. Destroyed during the Second World War, the hotel was rebuilt in 1954-1955. Close to the train station, 5 minutes from the beach, the Hotel Meurice's friendly atmosphere and charm await you right in the heart of the city. Hotel Duret Paris
The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris. The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure. 
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The Lavender fields of FranceNormandy 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 Honfleur Harbour
Honfleur is a must visit in this area we found it best to go during the week.Weekends get very busy
and it is hard to park
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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     
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