Cycling is a physically demanding sport. Over-training can result in injury. We discover how to bring balance into your training to push performance safely. Bring balance into your cycling training Cycling is a physically demanding sport. It requires a balance of cardiovascular fitness and strength. Getting out regularly on the bike is fantastic for building … Read more
Get set for the 21st edition of the Nice Half-Marathon! The International Half-Marathon of Nice takes place on Sunday April 29th. Meet on one of the most beautiful avenues in the world – the Promenade des Anglais. There’s a running event for everyone, so bring along all the family to enjoy one of the best … Read more
Staying in style on France’s Mediterranean coast doesn’t have to mean an expensive hotel. Nicola Iseard from The Guardian picks two beach pads in the south of France that don’t cost the earth. Port Rive Gauche, Marseillan, Languedoc Ooh la la! J’aime ces appartements! New last year, these 12 gorgeous 2-bedroom apartments, each sleeping up … Read more
Avignon Motor Festival in Avignon, Provence, 23-25 March 2012 is the 10 year anniversary of the Avignon Motor Festival and with more than 2000 motor vehicles on show, including planes, boats, cars and motorbikes across 8000 square metres, the event is unique in France. The Avignon Motor Festival is a must-attend event for connoisseurs and … Read more
[threecol_one] TOP SKI DEALS [/threecol_one] [threecol_one] APRIL SKI DEALS [/threecol_one] [threecol_one_last] SHORT SKI DEALS [/threecol_one_last] The best last minute ski deals from Pierre & Vacances It’s not too late to take advantage of the best snow conditions in the French Alps for 30 years and book your ski holiday. In fact, there are now some … Read more
Here’s a selection of our favourite places to stay in and around Nice. Some can be classed as hostels, others are boutique budget hotels, but all the hotels on the list have been hand picked, offer great value and are Côte d’Azur gems in their own right. Nice Garden Hotel A little oasis in the … Read more
See the Côte d’Azur like you’ve never seen it before by taking a helicopter flight with Azur Hélicoptère. The Groupon Offer Experience a unique sensation of freedom An amazing panoramic view A 20 minute flight departing from Cannes on board an AS 350 chopper 99 euros instead of the usual 215 euros Be there 25 … Read more
Planning a skiing holiday this season? Here’s where to find budget flights to ski resorts in France. This article lists the airlines and aiports that offer travel to France’s best ski resorts, plus some good-value ski packages, often in less obvious resorts. We’ve included the latest baggage charges for a fuller picture of the costs … Read more
The two biggest ski resorts in the Alpes-Maritimes launch new ways to conquer the slopes: The Yooner, the Airboard and the Isol’Air. Often criticised for being too conventional, things have changed in Isola 2000 and Auron, the largest ski resorts in the southern French Alps. This year there’s plenty of fun slope-style activities designed for … Read more
France is the most popular skiing destination after the USA, but ski resorts in France have had to delay their openings this week because of an unprecedented shortage of early snow. Indeed, France has seen its second warmest November in a century with temperatures 2.5C above normal. Météo France reported that the autumn was exceptionally … Read more