Passing Across La France

France is a big country by comparison to England

, over twice the area. It is extremely diverse and has many different landscapes and extremes of weather. Snow capped mountains within the Massive Central, Grenoble and the Pyrenees mountains, give way to lush, fertile fields. The south of France is notably drier and hotter, there's a marked distinction primarily as a result of local weather between a city such as Bordeaux, Toulouse or Carcasonne to Paris, Lille or Calais. Within the south of France the lifestyle seems slower, more 'laid back', folks have the time to sit and speak, or maybe share a coffee before carrying on with their daily lives. Primarily grown in this region are fruit and vegetables, such as, oranges, figs, kiwis and of course grapes, flourish in the heat southern climate.

The Atlantic coast has always been known for its stormy seas, and is a favorite with surfers, sailors and fishermen alike. From south of Bordeaux to the tip of Normandy there are lots of very quaint fishing villages which have become tourist hot spots. English visitors often get pleasure from visiting Britanny and Normandy, which could be similar to a French 'Cornwall' from the standpoint of local weather and landscape... The one hassle after all is the weather. It may be glorious sunshine, however similarly it may be cold and torrential rain, one of many disadvantages of booking a holiday in the north of France.

Dordogne in the south west of France has often been a favourite vacation spot of the British vacationer, the truth is many have come to remain and enjoy the lengthy hot summers and relaxed manner of life. Such a marked distinction from the nine to 5 existence we often find ourselves trapped in.

Dordogne has rather a lot to offer the British holidaymaker, a flavour of the french 'facon de vivre', the goumet delicacies, the wine, lovely countryside for lengthy stress-free walks, and naturally these long sizzling summer days that we often long so much for when in England.

Renting or buying a property in Dordogne is surprisingly inexpensive. Regional flights by the budget airways can supply fares from one to twenty 5 pounds if you keep an eye out for special offers. The tunnel has helped to cut back automobile journies by upto 2 hours, and your vacation spot can simply be reached in a day's travelling, although many individuals desire to stop off and enjoy the hospitality of a gite on the way.

The Dordone is full of lakes and to some extent a fisherman's paradise, folks eager on fishing journey from all over Europe to enjoy the thrill of landing a sixty pound Carp... not everybody's 'cup of tea' it has to be said. The region is well known for its controversial pate 'Foie Gras', an excellent smooth and costly pate that is made from the diseased liver of geese or ducks. Also this is the region of the 'Truffle', the fungi that are found beneath the soil near certain species of trees. Truffles are very costly in France and their location is at all times a extremely guarded secret.

by: David Tatham

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