France resources
France
France is predominantly a country of contrasting rural landscapes, from the soaring mountains of the Alps to limestone gorges, fields of lavender, ancient volcanoes and Cathar castles, each demanding your attention and understanding.
It can mean very different things to different people. For some it evokes thoughts of vineyards, elegant chateaus and fine food; for many of us, the landscape invites us to explore.
The allure of the Alps and the other mountain landscapes of the Massif Central, Provence, Pyrenees and the Vosges and Jura is overwhelming, and one visit is never enough, but simply an introduction to a lifelong passion.
Useful Websites:
www.vanoise.com (Good general information about the Vanoise area)
www.francewalkingtours.com (US based retailer of books and maps etc)
www.franceonfoot.com (Resources, news, updates etc)
www.creme-de-languedoc.com (Property and tourism for the Languedoc region)
corsica.forhikers.com (dedicated website for those planning a trip to Corsica)
Tourist Information:
www.francetourism.com
www.chamonix.net/english/home.htm
Accommodation:
www.faugeresrental.com (Faugeres is a picturesque village in the Languedoc region)
www.action-outdoors.co.uk (Adventure holidays to France)
www.peakretreats.co.uk (French Alps holiday specialist)
www.sentiersdefrance.com (Walking and discovery holidays)
www.cyclande.com (Walking, cycling and mountain biking tours)
www.valac.nl/main.html (Walking and cycling)
www.simplysavoie.com (Walking and outdoor holidays in the French Alps)
www.franceoutdoors.com (Guided trips in the Provence Alps)
