The idea of a holiday in France has occurred to a lot of people. Next to Florida, France receives the most tourists per year in the entire world! Youd therefore expect that it is extremely overcrowded. Not so, unless you decide to go to France in August, the annual holiday time of the French. In this month everything can be busy and overcrowded, from the beaches to the roads to the hotels to the restaurants, etc., etc., etc. So, if at all possible, plan to go in a summer month but avoid August.
France has a massive diversification of holiday prices and holidays from couples to familyholidays there is something for everyone. If you seek the most exclusive of breaks, you will be heading for the luxury hotels of the South of France and Monaco (places like the Negresco, with architecture so ornate, that it is said the painting of the building is never finished). Monaco at Grand Prix time in May is another world jet-set location. Of course, Paris – to some the worlds most romantic city, with its extraordinary plethora of culture is on many peoples to-do list when it comes to holidays.
On the other side of the coin, there are still many places to go, where time has stood still, and the prices (and service) reflect an earlier, gentler age. Little villages where locals really do want to know how you are, what your name is, and whether youre enjoying yourself in their village or town.
To really appreciate the true France, it is essential to have a car. The roads are mostly wonderful and surprisingly free of traffic (save for August – see above comments), and many people arrive by ferry from the UK with their own cars, to avoid the extra cost of car rental. Ultimately, try as much local food and wine as you can, for France still offers the greatest of culinary delights to suit all budgets. Finally, although most will travel to France during the summer months (say, May to September) remember that autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) can also offer a wonderful climate, if not the absolute heat of the summer. If you are a skiing fan, then the winter in France offers numerous places to ski, with all the associated aprs-ski activities at your disposal. St Malo, a walled town on the northwest coast, on Bastille Day, 14th July: an atmosphere that is hard to match and a chance to see the people of France in their true colours. Whenever and wherever you go in France – Bon Vacance!
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