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Western Europe’s highest peak is a hub for extreme sports enthusiasts, while its bustling base town offers all the amenities for a perfect European ski holiday. 

The traditional streetscapes, superb ski fields and pretty alpine meadows of this Tarentaise Valley village make it a year-round destination in the French Alps.

Come to this attractive village for majestic Alpine scenery as well as all sorts of adventures and sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, hiking and climbing. 

La Defense is an exclusive urban development popular with business travellers, fashion lovers and visitors seeking a more contemporary Parisian experience.

Ride a historic funicular railway up the side of a mountain for stunning views of the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, framed by the Pyrenees. 

Dine in fine restaurants, admire extravagant yachts and sports cars, or duck into the famous Monte Carlo Casino for a high-stakes game of blackjack.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Be inspired, like France’s great artists before you, by the white cliffs, bays and inlets of this national park as you hike or paddle through it.

Fly down the thrilling slopes and enjoy awe-inspiring views at a resort that is a part of the famous Three Valleys ski network.

Vacation in a lakeside town in the French Alps where you can pursue a range of outdoor activities year-round.

The traditional streetscapes, superb ski fields and pretty alpine meadows of this Tarentaise Valley village make it a year-round destination in the French Alps.

The traditional streetscapes, superb ski fields and pretty alpine meadows of this Tarentaise Valley village make it a year-round destination in the French Alps.

The traditional streetscapes, superb ski fields and pretty alpine meadows of this Tarentaise Valley village make it a year-round destination in the French Alps.

Investigate the culture of Lyon and hike through the deep valleys and white mountains of the beautiful landscape.

Western Europe’s highest peak is a hub for extreme sports enthusiasts, while its bustling base town offers all the amenities for a perfect European ski holiday. 

Vacation in a lakeside town in the French Alps where you can pursue a range of outdoor activities year-round.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Vacation in a lakeside town in the French Alps where you can pursue a range of outdoor activities year-round.

Escape to France’s historic southern port city to experience its picture-perfect coastline, cosmopolitan café culture and more than 26 centuries of history.

Investigate the culture of Lyon and hike through the deep valleys and white mountains of the beautiful landscape.