Types of holidays
Destinations
• self-guided walking breaks in France
• self-guided cycling breaks in France
• charming country hotels for special occasions
• Lille and Paris city breaks
It’s amazing how much you can pack into a short break in France. Choose a short walking break in France’s most alluring countryside – Normandy, Provence or the Alps – and you can discover far-reaching views and charming villages. On a short cycling break in the Loire or Normandy, not only can you enjoy some great cycling amid beautiful scenery, but you can also visit several places of interest en route. Our Lille and Paris city breaks, and our indulgent special getaways to northern France – short breaks designed with birthday or anniversary celebrations in mind – needn’t be quite so energetic, but with so many monuments, museums, gardens, historic towns, battlefields and enticing beaches, there is plenty to fill your days, if you so wish. On top of all this, you can add warm hospitality and delicious cuisine – two ingredients common to all our short breaks in France. Weekend breaks have never been so relaxing!
Whether type of break you choose, we provide you with detailed information about the local area so that you can get the most from your time away.
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Short break in France
Normandy, France’s green jewel
Justly popular, this is a pretty 3-star hotel with an excellent restaurant, perfect for a celebration – weekend breaks here are always special.
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30 January-8 December 2013
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Short break in France
Between Flanders & Picardy – perfect weekend-break country
This atmospheric 2-star inn is a great choice for get-away breaks of fine food and warm hospitality in a picturesque valley.
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1 February-8 December 2013
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Short break in France
Quick weekend getaways between Flanders & Picardy
Choose this welcoming village hotel for quick, good-value get-away breaks and celebrations at any time of the year.
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2 January-15 December 2013
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- 2 nights
- Special getaway breaks
- From £230pp
Stay a 3rd night FREE on selected dates before 31 October 2013
Short break in France
Lille – a blend of old and new
Discover this vibrant city from this 4-star hotel ideally located on the great Flemish square in the heart of Lille.
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2 January-15 December 2013
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- From £160pp
Short break in France
Normandy – ideal for special weekend breaks
With its bustling quayside, Honfleur is an atmospheric setting for a celebration – weekend breaks at this gastronomic hotel are a treat for foodies.
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2 January-15 December 2013
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- 2 nights
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- From £254pp
Book 3 nights and stay a 4th night FREE 1 Jul-31 Aug 2013
Short break in France
Paris – the classic city break
Paris’ unique allure is guaranteed to draw you back time and again. The superbly located 3-star St Paul makes a charming base.
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2 January-15 December 2013
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Short break in France
Normandy, for romantic getaways in lyrical countryside
For a special getaway, spoil yourselves with a break at this delightful 4-star hotel, the best in our selection, offering top-quality cuisine.
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22 January-8 December 2013
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- From £380pp
Short break in France
Castles, caves & vineyards
Easy but scenic routes reveal some of the region's most splendid châteaux, which you have plenty of time to visit.
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29 March-31 October 2013
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- 4 nights
Easy pedalling
- Grade: 1
- Cycling
Hotel-to-hotel cycling
- From £465pp
Short break in France
The enchanting countryside of Normandy
Explore a little-known part of Normandy on a walk through woods and farmland, and visit some of the interesting abbeys and churches.
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29 Mar-5 Jul & 14 Jul-31 Oct 2013
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- 4 nights
- Grade: 1
- Hotel-to-hotel walking
Walking
- From £580pp
Short break in France
Cicadas, parasol pines & lavender
Provence is many people's idea of quintessential southern France. Discover its enchanting landscapes and delicious flavours.
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29 March-30 November 2013
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- 3 nights
- Grade: 1-2
- Centred walking
Walking
- From £228pp