Preferential Travel Insurance Destination Profiles - France

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When visiting France, the type of travel insurance you require is:
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Local Time: GMT+1
Currency: Euro
Official Languages: French

Discover Things to do on Holiday in France

Holiday Villages
Perfect for families who want a fun holiday with plenty of activities for children of all ages. Self-catering resorts are located across France and along with the convenience of being just across the water, they also represent good value for money as well as being a good base from which to explore the local area.

Gîtes, Cottages & Farmhouses
Gîtes, cottages and farmhouses are all French holiday homes, offering fully furnished and self-catering accommodation. The owner will welcome you when you arrive and generally live close by to offer assistance and advice if required by their guests.

Gîtes are generally old farmworkers' cottages or converted outbuildings or barns located within the grounds or attached to the owners' main residence. Gîtes are generally well kept and more and more you will find Gîtes that have modern facilities such as fully fitted kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, TV, DVD and access to a swimming pool, games room or other sporting activities.

The Battlefields
Visiting the landing beaches and battlefields of France is a very moving experience. Whether you have a personal motivation or you are going because the history fascinates you, once you arrive and take in the scale of the Battlefields, it will send you straight back in time and you will almost inevitably extend your knowledge of the two World Wars as well.

The entire region, which has become an open-air museum in itself, is dotted with hundreds of memorials, war grave cemeteries, museums and trenches and most France Tour Operators will happily put together an itinerary for you.

Ski Holidays
France is arguably one of the most popular destinations for skiing holidays. Home to some of the world's greatest ski resorts, the spectacular peaks and high altitude resorts combine to offer some of best resorts for snow reliability. Top French ski resorts include Chamonix, La Plagne, Alpe d’ Huez, La Tania, Autrans and Avoriaz/ Merizine and attract many visitors seeking thrilling winter sports each year.

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