French Weekend Breaks

French Weekend Breaks - Glamorous beach breaks
Almost within touching distance of southern England, France remains as accessible as ever and still offers a cost effective short break destination. Last minute French weekend breaks are the perfect remedy for a repetitive week at work and has both the familiarity of chic Paris and the adventure of discovering lesser known historic cities such as medieval Carcassonne and Avignon. Be it a French city break by car, Eurostar or a city break by air, no other European nation can provide as much variety and contrast. Sunshine beach breaks in Nice, Monte Carlo and classy Cannes never seem to go out of style. The glorious south of France also provides wonderful culture in sleepy Aix-en-Provence, Perpignan and majestic Avignon, all set in spectacular countryside.

French Weekend Breaks - Stylish cosmopolitan cities
The urban delights of stylish Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille are especially popular for serious food and wine lovers while also providing an abundance of cosmopolitan attractions, alluring history and nightlife. Elegant boutiques, opulent fine art venues and cultured entertainment offer up a quintessential Gallic take on modern city life. Grenoble and Toulouse are gateways to the Alps and Pyrenees respectively and attract fearless skiers and mountain walkers all year round. Both can boast excellent rail links and regular scheduled flights from the UK ensuring even the shortest French weekend break  can be adventurous and fulfilling. 

French Weekend Breaks - Eternally popular Paris
Romantic Paris remains the heart and soul of French life and is still a magnet for UK visitors who just cannot get enough of its charming cafe culture, elegant art and history. It really does have something for everyone whether it is childlike enjoyment at Disneyland®Paris, romantic waterfront bistros for two or an all action weekend of drinking and dancing the night away. French weekend breaks in the capital and the charming Flemish influenced city of Lille are the most accessible destinations in Europe courtesy of super fast Eurostar train services from London. Enjoy even more time to savour the finest eateries or art exhibitions or simply relax and soak up the wonderful continental atmosphere.