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Honeymoons
& weddings
  
Honeymoons and weddings abroad are tailor-made by Expressions Holidays. Contact us for a range of honeymoon and wedding destinations around the world and an amazing choice of honeymoons from island-hopping to visiting cultural sites.
Spa
holidays
  

Expressions Spas opens a world of tailor-made spa holidays that allows you to choose according to region, type of treatment desired, product type and recommends for your party type, whether it be for couples, singles or perhaps mothers and daughters travelling together.
Family
holidays
  

Expressions Families affords you an amazing choice of sophisticated resorts ideally suited to families in selected destinations worldwide. You can also choose according to required facilities in resort and we suggest holidays for families with grandparents and single parent families too.
Rail
holidays
  

Expressions Holidays offers you tailor-made rail holidays and journeys by train, including luxury trains, scenic journeys and classic rail tours.
Worldwide
journeys
  

Tailor-made journeys and tours for individuals and small groups to selected destinations around the world from Burma to Italy, from Vietnam to India.
  • Luxury hotel holidays to France, tailor-made by travel experts

    France Loire Valley Chateau de Marcay
    Royal Riviera Beaulieu Cote dAzur France
    Moulin d lAbbaye Brantome Dordogne France
    France sunflowers
    Provence France
    France tree

    Our luxury, tailor-made holidays to France include short breaks and more leisurely stays in luxury hotels across the country, as well as touring itineraries. We have used our own personal experience to offer what we believe to be the most comprehensive range of the very best and most authentic hotels in France, including grand chateaux, elegant resorts and boutique hotels.

    Our holidays allow you to discover the beautiful French countryside by car or train, and offer you the chance to enjoy authentic experiences such as wine tasting.
    Click on the 'More Information' tab above to find out more about the regions of France and their highlights, or be inspired by the suggestions below.

    Local highlights


    Regions of France
    From the beaches of Brittany to the glaciated summits of the Alps, from the turquoise coastlines of Corsica and the Cote d'Azur to the rocky crags of Auvergne, the sheer physical diversity of France presents a lifetime of holidays. Almost several distinct countries crammed into one, France is a land where each region fiercely guards its own unique identity, boasting its own cuisine, architecture, accent and attitude. France's countryside has evolved slowly and organically over the years, its villages virtually unchanged in centuries. Today, they’re as much a part of the natural landscape as the spectacular rivers and hills, forests and fields. Despite its rural traditions, France has been at the forefront of European development with a cultural and political legacy that has left an endless inventory of attractions for visitors today. Paris the obvious example, a dynamic, living warehouse of historical treasures. But from the prehistoric cave-paintings of the Dordogne and Roman monuments of Provence, to the cathedrals of Normandy and the chateaux of the Loire, wherever you go in France you’ll find fascinating, seductive traces of the country’s historical past. As well as its history and countryside, France is also well known for the excellent wines from the Rhone Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne regions. It may be only 21 miles of water that separates Dover from Pas-de-Calais, but France is as exotic and tantalisingly unfamiliar as anywhere on the globe. More tourists come to France than any other country on the planet. That doesn’t happen by accident.
    An excellent way to explore France is by car, allowing you to travel between different regions and discover the contrasts of geography, climate, architecture and culture. See our suggested self-drive touring holidays in France for some ideas of possible routes.

    Highlights of a holiday to France
    Skiing and hiking in the Alps and Pyrenees; the museums, nightlife, vibrant art scene and sheer romance of Paris; the WWII battle sights of Normandy; the wild, fretted coastline of Brittany; the spectacular gorges of the Ardeche and Dordogne; the beaches and super cool seaside towns of the Cote d’Azur; the abundance of rental villas; the gastronomie of Provence; the vineyards, chateaux and rolling hillsides of the Loire Valley; the rugged landscape and turquoise shallows of Corsica; fantastic local produce in simple but exquisite restaurants; Sunday markets; dining al fresco; café au lait and pain au chocolat for breakfast, eaten in a simple bar as the country awakes.

    Getting out and about

    With the most extensive rail network in Western Europe, France is a great country to explore by train. The nationally owned SNCF (Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer) runs fast, efficient services between the main towns. Buses cover the rural areas, but services can be rather sporadic, with departures often at awkward times. If you really want to get off the beaten track, by far the best option is your own car.

    Travel arrangements

    Flight time from London is approximately one hour to Paris and 90 minutes to the main southern airports in Lyon and Bordeaux. France’s extensive network of airports is served by a variety of airlines from the UK, including Brtitish Airways, Air France, KLM. Alternatively, Eurostar runs an extensive daily timetable of departures between London’s St Pancras International and Paris and Lille.

  • New French hotels

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    New additions to the French Expressions programme for 2013.

    Rodin Art Exhibition in Provence Summer 2013

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    A 3-night cultural trip to Arles

    Self-drive holidays in France

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    A touring holiday in France is perhaps the best way of seeing and enjoying the diversity of this richly treasu

    Beaujolais and Carcassonne by rail

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    Rail holiday travelling to Beaujolais and Carcassonne

    Wine appreciation in France

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    The abundance of wine-producing regions in France makes this a fantastic country to visit to develop your wine

    Michelin restaurant stays in France

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    The Michelin red guide is the oldest and most respected guide to the world’s best restaurants.
  • La Villa - Luxury holidays in Corsica

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    La Villa in Calvi is a well-equipped five star hotel in Corsica.

    Terre Blanche Hotel and Spa Resort - Luxury Holidays to Provence

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    The Terre Blanche Hotel and Spa Resort in Provence is a tranquil oasis with great facilities and high stand

  • OUR HOLIDAYS

    • Garden holidays

      Italian garden holidays and tours for individuals and small groups

    • Rail holidays

      Rail holidays and train journeys, tailor-made.

    • Family holidays

      Visit our selection of tailor-made family holidays to selected hotels and resorts around the world.

    • Spa holidays

      Rejuvenating, relaxing, refreshing, good for the body and the soul; spa and well-being worldwide

    • Honeymoons Weddings

      Tailor-made honeymoons and weddings abroad to personally-selected hotels and resorts.

    • Authentic experiences

      Our selection of authentic experience and special interest holidays.

    • Worldwide journeys

      Luxury tours for individuals around the world

    • Cookery holidays

      Tailor-made cookery holidays in Italy

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