
ART OF LIVING
Discover Chartres’ gastronomic tradition with the Shop’in Chartres’ badge. For only 5 €, pop in the local food shops and taste their specialities. You will have a booklet with all the details of the shops, the list of delicacies that you will be able to sample as well as a vocabulary list in English.
http://www.chartres-tourisme.com/
Restaurant Chartier
Restaurant CHARTIER in Paris 9th Arrondissement, near the Opera and the Grands Magasins is one of oldest Parisian brasseries.
It’s also one of the cheapest places to have lunch or dinner in Paris, the menu changes everyday , the waiters write your order on your tablecloth ( where they will write your bill ! ) .
Starters are around 3,5 euros , main courses between 8.50 and 12.20 Euros ! A fun experience on a budget .
7 rue du faubourg Montmartre, tel : 01 47 70 86 29
http://www.restaurant-chartier.com/
BARGING
Barging:
If you want to spend time relaxing and enjoying French landscapes on a boat, many companies who specialise in cruising holidays will be happy to meet your requirements. Have a look on the websites following there are a lot of affordable offers.
http://uk.franceguide.com/Barging.html?nodeID=1&editoID=212376
http://www.locaboat.com/
http://www.bargecompany.com/CruisinginFrance.htm
http://www.gobarging.com/
http://www.crownblueline.co.uk/
CAMPING
Camping in France:
If you want to enjoy nature while spending several nights in a campsite, you will find all the information you need to organize your trip on the following link.
http://www.campingfrance.com/
http://uk.franceguide.com/Accommodation/Camping/home.html?NodeID=1489
CHRISTMAS
If you visit
This absolutely magic tradition will permit you to find Christmas tree ornaments, candles, hand made wooden toys as well as other items. It also will be the occasion to have a taste of vin chaud (hot wine), oysters, cheese or crepes in the wooden kiosk decorated by the vendors. Each Christmas Market is unique so let have a look on the website below. Christmas Holidays spirit guaranteed!
http://uk.franceguide.com/Special/Christmas-in-France/home.html?NodeID=1422
CITY BREAKS
Discover huge saving on numerous hotels in France.
Find your hotel and visit our country!
http://www.hotels.co.uk/ http://uk.franceguide.com/practical-information/Inexpensive-France.html?nodeID=124&EditoID=206795
Chartres Pass’ 2009
From March to December, visit Chartres at a reduced fare !
With Chartres Pass’, you can visit 5 museums and monuments in Chartres, including the cathedral listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the stained-glass international centre... Chartres Pass’ also enables you to get free “aperitif” or “café” in 14 restaurants and much more! Chartres Pass’ is valid until 31 December 2009 and costs 15 € (save 9,50€).
I am determined to find a way to go back and visit again someday.
http://www.chartres-tourisme.com/
Amiens
Discover Amiens and its region at you own pace with the City Pass!
32 discounts to make your wishes come true and save more than 90 Euros!
On sale at the Tourist Office at 8 Euros, the City pass will guide you through your discovery of the City !
http://www.amiens-tourisme.com/
A friendly accomodation in a friendly country
Have a look on the following website, you will find a lot of lovely places where to spend a few days and have a good time
http://www.chambres-hotes.fr/index_en.html
COUNTRYSIDE
15€ for the 3-hour ride including the wine and food tastings.
http://www.terraventoux.com/
CULTURE LEISURE
Visit 3 or 4 castles with this pass and feel like a prince! For example visit all year long Blois, Chambord and Cheverny from 19,50€ and save money.Have a look on the website
http://www.bloispaysdechambord.com/
Chateaux Pass in Touraine :
Visit castles, parks and gardens! For example visit Amboise, Clos Lucé Parc Léonardo Da Vinci, Chenonceau from 30 €.
http://www.amboise-valdeloire.com/
La Luciole :
When travelling to Normandy, make a stop in Alençon. This town is home to a gem of a concert hall. Performances by famous artists on the French and international scene such as Sliimy, Joseph Arthur, Manu Katche, Sansevrino, Hugh Coltman or Miossec can be seen for less than £25.
http://www.laluciole.org/
GOLF

Golfing packages:
Look at the promotional offers on the website below. I booked my golfing holidays (hotel and Golf Pass) in a few minutes.
http://uk.franceguide.com/Golf-a-la-carte.html?nodeID=1&editoID=25823

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Stroll between land and sea, with Emmanuel DubertRanked among the most beautiful bays in the world, the Bay of Somme can also be crossed at low tide!On the programme: a superb discovery of the ecosystem, magnificent landscapes and a good dose of iodized air. Emmanuel Dubert, guide and leader of the 'Promenade en Baie' association at Le Crotoy, organises these life-size outings. He offers you the opportunity to cross the Bay of Somme on foot, a crossing between Le Crotoy and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme which lasts approximately three hours.
Promenade en Baie5, allée des soupirs80550 Le Crotoy (map: A)
Tel: +33 (0)3 22 27 47 36
http://www.promenade-en-baie.com/
Canyoning
From 40€ the half-day, wetsuits included
http://www.canyonsud-alp.com/
SHOPPING
7 shopping centers : La Séguinière, Corbeil-Essonnes, L’Ile Saint Denis, Troyes, Talange, Romans
THEME PARK

Amusement and Theme Parks:
Start planning your holidays with the kids. Let them enjoy French magical theme parks, its attractions and entertainments.
http://uk.franceguide.com/Theme-parks.html?nodeID=1&editoID=212379
http://uk.franceguide.com/practical-information/Inexpensive-France.html?nodeID=124&EditoID=206795

TRANSPORT

Amusement and Theme Parks:
Start planning your holidays with the kids. Let them enjoy French magical theme parks, its attractions and entertainments.
http://uk.franceguide.com/Theme-parks.html?nodeID=1&editoID=212379
http://uk.franceguide.com/practical-information/Inexpensive-France.html?nodeID=124&EditoID=206795

WELLBEING

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