France, on the doorstep of the UK, is a diverse and exciting country that presents a whole host of holiday opportunities. 

Hop across the Channel by sea, rail, car or air and discover a country of contrasts that really does have something for everyone. 

Bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain, this vast and beautiful country is so varied that it’s possible to match both accomodation type and area to meet your holiday needs perfectly. 

For rural splendour try a holiday gite in Normandy or Languedoc Roussillon. For sun soaked beaches opt for cottages in Brittany or villas on the French Riviera. For wine buffs savour a taste of French life in a farmhouse in Burgundy. And for soaking up natural beauty chill out in Provence, the Loire Valley or go canooeing in the Dordogne region.

When it comes to winter sports it doesn’t come much better than the Rhone Alps. There are literally hundreds of ski resorts offering quality self catering apartments and chalets in picture-perfect villages from the quieter Thollon Les Memises to the glamorous and bustling Three Valleys ski area. And with great weather in the summer months, these properties make the perfect base for outdoor activity holidays too with hiking, climbing and mountain biking on tap.

Wherever you choose to stay in France, you can be sure of good food, great wine, and a relaxed and friendly holiday welcome.  At Home From Home we have a number of self-catering properties in a variety of locations to suit different budgets and party sizes. Whichever you choose, each offers a comfortable base from which to explore the local area and enjoy all that it has to offer.

The Rhone Alps
The Rhone Alps (or French Alps) region is situated in eastern France and is borded by Switzerland and Italy. With the Rhone river springing from a glacier and winding its way southwards through it towards the Med, the whole region is characterised by meadows and mountains.  Nestled in the valleys and among the peaks are some 50 holiday areas collectively offering up a mix of quaint villages and purpose built resorts.  As a base for all-year-round outdoor activities in a mix of traditional alpine chalets or state of the art apartments, the variety here is simply endless.

The Rhone Alps region is easily accessible from a host of airports including Grenoble, Geneva, Annecy, Lyon and St Etienne. Calais is a seven hour drive-time to Lyon, the region’s capital.  Key resorts particularly popular with British and French holiday makers and with their own character, atmosphere and local food specialities include Courchevel, Les Arcs, Chamonix, Tignes, Chatel, Morzine, Meribel, Le Plagne, Val Thorens, Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alps. But there are many more to be found such as the quieter, lesser known resorts of Megeve and Thollon Les Memise.

Languedoc Roussillion
Languedoc Roussillon is one of the most diverse and versatile areas in southern France.  Rich in history and culture, this wine and sunflower growing region is perfect for exploring rural France, whatever your interest. 
It’s ideal for anyone with a love of the great outdoors and, not far from both the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, has a pleasant all year round climate so is the perfect place to visit any time of the year.

For those with a love of the great outdoors, holiday rentals in Languedoc Roussillon can provide endless opportunities for sport, leisure and recreation in a variety of spectacular natural environments.  There are watersports on the coast, hiking, biking, caving and horse-riding in the national parks, skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. Good quality golf courses are also plentiful.

For history lovers, there’s a World Heritage Medieval City at Carcassonne and many other spectacular Cathar strongholds. And as one of the most significant wine-producing regions in France, there are lots of wine cellars to explore and some fabulous local wines to sample at your leisure.

The Languedoc Roussillon region is well served by three airports - Toulouse, Carcassone and Perpignan.