Friday, 25 July 2008

Brad and Angelina find their dream family home in France

Brad and Angelina have bought a chateau not far from Aix-en-Provence in France. The couple spotted their dream home from a helicopter trip over the area. The couple also chose France as the location of the birth of the twins. Many resorts in France are popular with celebrities, including the capital, Paris, and the sunny beach resort of St Tropez.

City Breaks and Short Breaks
Paris is the most popular destination for a French city break. Paris is usually popular with couples, groups and families looking for a busy sightseeing city break. The city is packed with world famous landmarks, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants serving traditional French food along with cuisine from all over the world. Many visitors head straight to the Eiffel Tower when in Paris, but there's so much more to see and do. The transport in Paris is excellent with a fast and efficient metro system. Using the metro means that you can visit all of the best sights all over the city.

Popular visitor attractions in Paris are the Champs Elysees with its fantastic range of shops and designer boutiques, the stunning Sacre Coeur, the Moulin Rouge, the Louvre and much more! The city has many museums, art galleries, Seine boat trips and open bus open tours to enjoy.

Visit the Travelonly Paris Destination Guide for more information.

For an alternative city break in France visit Bordeaux. Bordeaux is a stylish city with a lively cosmopolitan air and some of the best examples of 18th-century architecture in the whole of France. As the 5th biggest city in France and a historical city, Bordeaux is a great city break destination, which has plenty of tourist attractions to visit. The district of Les Quais offers strolls along the shores of the Garonne, a ride on a ferry boat and lively nightlife in the numerous night clubs. The La Victoire district is home to historical monuments and has a great choice of bars and restaurants. The Pedestrian Center is great for shopping but also has various cultural activities on offer.

Bordeaux's top attractions include; the Aquitaine Bridge, the Victory Arch, the statues and the Girondins memorial on the Quinconces square, Musee D'Aquitaine and the Musee D'Art Contemporain.

For more information visit the Travelonly Bordeaux Destination Guide.

Disneyland Paris is very popular for short breaks with families and young couples. A trip to Disneyland Paris is suitable for all budgets, as accommodation ranges from self-catering lodges at the Davy Crockett Ranch to the 5 star princess-themed Disneyland Hotel. Families can also choose suitable travel arrangements, as Disneyland Paris can be reached by the Eurostar from London Waterloo, by plane from most local airports or guests can make their own way by driving. Whilst visiting Disneyland Paris there is plenty to keep families occupied, especially those with young children. There are two parks, which are seperated into magical lands with an abundance of rides and amusements, and there are plenty of restaurants and shops along main street.

Visit the Travelonly Disneyland Paris Destination Guide for more information.

Summer Holiday Destinations
The French Riviera is probably one of the most popular summer holiday destinations within France, as it has sunny weather combined with chic and exclusive resorts, such as Cannes and St Tropez.St Tropez has long been a popular celebrity holiday destination. Its bright blue waters, exclusive hotels and beautiful beaches attract celebrities from all over the world. They are often seen relaxing in the French Riviera town, cruising the seas on private yachts and enjoying the fashionable bars and clubs in the evening. St Tropez is holiday home to celebrities such as Sting, Paris Hilton, the Beckhams and Bruce Willis.

Visit the Travelonly St Tropez Destination Guide for more information.

Cannes is a sunny, chic beach resort with luxury hotels, boutiques, trendy bars and upmarket restaurants. It is celebrity hotspot and many stars head to the spa resorts in Cannes for relaxing, detox holidays.Cannes is not just for the rich and famous though. Cannes has a number of landmarks and cultural attractions which are popular with holiday makers who don't wish to lie in the sun all day. Cannes old town, Le Suquet, is made up of narrow alleyways and an old port and lies amongst scenic, unspoilt hills. La Castre Castle is a medieval castle which lies above the old town. There is much to discover at the castle, including 19th century art work and anthropological treasures from all over the world.

For more information visit the Travelonly Cannes Destination Guide.

For more information on holidays in France visit the France Destination Guide at Travelonly.co.uk.

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