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, 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!
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Stay a 3rd night FREE on selected dates up to 31 October 2012
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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- From £158pp
Stay a 3rd or 4th night FREE on selected dates up to 30 August 2012
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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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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Early February to mid-December
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- From £275pp
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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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Mid-January to mid-December
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Normandy – ideal for special weekend breaks
With its bustling quayside, Honfleur is an atmospheric setting for a celebration – weekend breaks at this 3-star hotel are a treat for foodies.
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January to mid-December
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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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February to mid-December
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Gourmet weekend breaks between Flanders & Picardy
If you need birthday break ideas for a foodie, look no further than Le Buffet, a friendly 2-star hotel offering Michelin-acclaimed cuisine.
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January to mid-December (except early August)
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Between Flanders & Picardy – ideal for weekend getaways
Stay at the homely Ferme Auberge des Chartroux, with a dinner at a Michelin-acclaimed restaurant. Great for retirement celebrations or anniversary getaways for foodies.
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February to mid-November
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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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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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Easy pedalling
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- From £470pp