It's all French to me...

5 April 2012

This week Britain is being invaded by the French in a tourism initiative called French Week. The aim is to celebrate all things Gallic - from food to facials to film, and win over the British holidaymaker.

Here our experts look into different aspects of French travel, from skiing, British hotels for wine lovers, to a pub crawl in Paris.

Alpine rustic charm
You can ski in the French Alps and never speak a word of French - or you can go to Montchavin. It's all part of the rustic charm.

Off-piste survival course in Val d'Isère
The majority of avalanches are caused by off-piste skiers. Edward Marriott learns crucial skills on a special survival course in Val d'IsËre.

Seine again, barman - a pub crawl in Paris
The English speciality of loafing in pubs is catching on in Paris. Andrew Martin goes on a pub crawl to find out how they compare.

Gimme five ... British hotels for wine lovers
Wine-tasting doesn't have to be restricted to France (and other Continental countries), British vineyards are getting in on the 'wine route' act.

Francophiles should click on to www.frenchweek.com for details of promotions and holiday offers, including discounted Eurostar tickets, giveaways and competitions. Launched by the Association of British Tour Operators to France (ABTOF), French Week culminates in a three-day exhibition, www.vivelafrance.co.uk , at Olympia, starting on January 18.

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