https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/french tourism/ French Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:17:53+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airelles-adds-a-royal-touch-to-its-winter-programming-this-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airelles-adds-a-royal-touch-to-its-winter-programming-this-season/ This brand new tri-centre winter voyage offers a truly magical adventure combining the majestic splendour of Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle with the sublime alpine experiences offered at Airelles’ two incredible ski properties, Les Airelles and Airelles Val d’Isère. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:21:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-tourism-relishes-outstanding-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-tourism-relishes-outstanding-year/ Tourists have started rushing to France once again as this year turns into an outstanding year and it’s not yet over, said the tourism minister of the country as France springs back to tourism from two summers that were hit by the destructive pandemic. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:33:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brittany-ferries-urges-france-not-to-impose-british-quarantine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brittany-ferries-urges-france-not-to-impose-british-quarantine/ French firm Brittany Ferries has begun lobbying the French government at the highest levels to avoid the implementation of reciprocal quarantine measures. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:19:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pierre-vacances-reopens-properties-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pierre-vacances-reopens-properties-in-france/ Pierre & Vacances has opened most of its 165 French destinations to clients. Properties across the country have been closed since March 17th, when France entered lockdown in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:33:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citizenm-to-open-new-champs-elysees-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citizenm-to-open-new-champs-elysees-property/ With the help of long-time collaborators and architects Concrete Amsterdam, an existing building is currently being refurbished into a 151-room tech-savvy citizenM hotel. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:38:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mademoiselle-val-disere-to-open-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mademoiselle-val-disere-to-open-in-december/ Airelles has confirmed Mademoiselle Val d’Isère will welcome its first guests on December 19th. This is the latest opening for the luxury hotel collection which already includes Les Airelles in Courchevel and La Bastide in Gordes. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:27:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maiden-voyage-of-concorde-celebrated-in-toulouse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maiden-voyage-of-concorde-celebrated-in-toulouse/ The Anglo-French engineering marvel and worldwide style icon, capable of crossing the Atlantic in less than three hours, was constructed jointly in Toulouse and in Filton, near Bristol. Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:23:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-resort-sangatte-bleriot-plage-to-open-in-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-resort-sangatte-bleriot-plage-to-open-in-2021/ The property marks the Radisson brand’s debut in the country, where it will become part of a portfolio that boasts 16 hotels and more than 2,800 rooms in operation or under development. Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:49:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-paris-chongqing-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-paris-chongqing-connection/ The route is the second direct international flight from Chongqing to Europe by Hainan Airlines, the first being to Rome, Italy. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 07:43:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-bordeaux-rail-route-examined-in-new-feasibility-study/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-bordeaux-rail-route-examined-in-new-feasibility-study/ This agreement is a key milestone in the innovative cooperation between SNCF-Réseau, Eurotunnel, Lisea and HS1 in their bid to create a ‘turn-key’ open access route for an operator. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:07:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-launches-seasonal-service-to-bordeaux/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-launches-seasonal-service-to-bordeaux/ Air Canada has announced the introduction of new seasonal Montreal-Bordeaux service between June 15th and September 15th next year. Flights will operate four days a week with Boeing 737 MAX 8 and are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada’s North American network. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cannes-yachting-festival-set-to-return-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cannes-yachting-festival-set-to-return-in-september/ Taking place from September 11th-16th, the Cannes Yachting Festival is expecting once again to welcome more than 50,000 visitors from across the world to view and trial 600 boats on show. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 07:54:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-champagne-hotel-spa-to-open-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-champagne-hotel-spa-to-open-in-france/ The storied history of Champagne – one of the world’s great wine regions – will take on another dimension this summer with the launch of the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Each of the 49 rooms and suites affords spectacular views of the Champagne valley, appointed with Hermès amenities and state-of-the-art comforts. Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:31:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-tourism-board-signs-culinary-partnership-with-bordeaux/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-tourism-board-signs-culinary-partnership-with-bordeaux/ The first memorandum of understanding between the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Bordeaux Great Events has been signed at the Bordeaux Wine Festival to further strengthen cooperation between the two cities on wine and food tourism promotion. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:37:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renaissance-paris-vendome-hotel-reopens-following-revamp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renaissance-paris-vendome-hotel-reopens-following-revamp/ Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel has been unveiled following a multi-million-euro transformation of its guest rooms and public spaces Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:50:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deer-jet-offers-luxury-itinerary-for-cannes-film-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deer-jet-offers-luxury-itinerary-for-cannes-film-festival/ For the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Deer Jet has designed a weeklong travel itinerary for a limited number of privileged travellers. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:53:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-paris-to-undergo-2b-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-paris-to-undergo-2b-overhaul/ Robert Iger, chairman of the Walt Disney Company, has announced plans for a €2 billion, multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris alongside French president Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:42:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nausicaa-to-undergo-significant-expansion-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nausicaa-to-undergo-significant-expansion-in-may/ In May this year, a massive expansion of Nausicaa, the French National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, will open to the public for the first time. Already a key destination for lovers of the sea, where guests can experience the vastness and fragility of the Ocean, the opening will make Nausicaa one of the largest aquariums in the world. Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:16:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-nations-lead-economist-tourism-sustainability-index/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-nations-lead-economist-tourism-sustainability-index/ France and Germany have topped a new sustainable tourism index from The Economist Intelligence Unit. The index, sponsored by Chinese tourism conglomerate HNA, is the first of its kind to compare countries on their commitment to develop and promote sustainable practices in tourism. Sat, 30 Dec 2017 11:05:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-convention-centre-brings-world-beating-facilities-to-french-capital/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-convention-centre-brings-world-beating-facilities-to-french-capital/ Paris Convention Centre has been inaugurated in the presence of Valérie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France Regional Council, Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, and Michel Cadot, prefect of police for Paris. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-new-service-to-nice-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-new-service-to-nice-france/ Qatar Airways has launched a direct service between Doha and Nice, the airline’s second destination in France. Qatar Airways flight QR53 operated by a Boeing B787 Dreamliner departed Hamad International Airport 07:45 and arrived at Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport at 13:15. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:25:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/grand-hotel-des-sablettes-plage-joins-hilton-curio-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/grand-hotel-des-sablettes-plage-joins-hilton-curio-collection/ Hilton has announced the opening of Grand Hotel Des Sablettes Plage, Curio Collection by Hilton. The hotel was hand-picked to be a part of the collection of one-of-a-kind independent hotels and resorts all celebrated for their individuality. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:27:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-monacair-helicopter-transfer-partnership-in-french-rivi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-monacair-helicopter-transfer-partnership-in-french-rivi/ Qatar Airways and Monacair have announced a new partnership between one of the world’s leading airlines and the French Riviera’s premium helicopter operator, commencing July 4th. Sat, 03 Jun 2017 03:54:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gare-du-nord-reopens-in-paris-following-security-alert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gare-du-nord-reopens-in-paris-following-security-alert/ Gare Du Nord in Paris has reopened after a security alert saw the station briefly closed. The station, in the north of the city and home to Eurostar services, was evacuated and cordoned off by heavily armed police late on Monday. Tue, 09 May 2017 07:40:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mourgues-to-lead-terre-blanche-hotel-spa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mourgues-to-lead-terre-blanche-hotel-spa/ Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Provence has appointed Alain Mourgues as director of Terre Blanche Hotel and Terre Blanche Spa. He will take up the role on April 18th, 2017. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:35:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-new-a380-service-to-nice-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-new-a380-service-to-nice-france/ Emirates has announced the launch of a daily A380 service to Nice, gateway to the French Riviera and Provence. The daily A380 service will start on July 1st just in time for the beginning of the summer holiday season. Mon, 27 Mar 2017 08:42:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/suspect-shot-at-louvre-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/suspect-shot-at-louvre-paris/ Parisian security officials have launched a major security operation after an incident at the Louvre. A French soldier on guard at the museum opened fire on a suspected attacker. Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:40:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dozens-killed-in-nice-terror-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dozens-killed-in-nice-terror-attack/ At least 84 people are now believed to have died in a terror attack in the southern French city of Nice. Children are among the dead after a lorry deliberately drove through crowds celebrating Bastille Day. The lorry mounted the Promenade des Anglais and drove for up to two kilometres through pedestrians. Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:54:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-go-daily-on-paris-taipei-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-go-daily-on-paris-taipei-route/ EVA Air has announced an increased service on its Paris-Taipei route which will operate daily, non-stop flights as of Monday, October 10th. Increasing from three-times-weekly, EVA Air will continue to operate its existing service with the iconic Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand Jet, introducing a modern, standard livery Boeing 777-300ER for the additional four flights to the European City of Light. Fri, 08 Jul 2016 05:56:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-2016-drives-up-french-hotel-prices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-2016-drives-up-french-hotel-prices/ With Euro 2016 having kicked off on June 10th, data from global hotel solutions provider HRS shows a significant price increase for accommodation in the French host cities. With rooms costing an average €131 per night, they are 21 per cent up year on year, according to recent analysis by HRS. Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:40:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-france-welcomes-euro-2016-kick-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-france-welcomes-euro-2016-kick-off/ A record 24 sides will contest the 15th UEFA European Championship in France over the next four weeks, with kick-off later today. A much fancied France side will take on Romania in Paris, with hundreds of thousands of tourists expected to visit the destination before the final on July 10th. Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:08:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allegri-takes-up-leadership-role-with-le-bristol-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allegri-takes-up-leadership-role-with-le-bristol-paris/ Frank Marrenbach, chief executive of Oetker Collection, has announced the recent appointment of Luca Allegri to the role of managing director of Le Bristol Paris. Allegri will take over the leadership of the award-wining Parisian palace in August 2016. He will take over from Philippe Perd who has been assigned this function temporarily on top of his role of managing director of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes. Tue, 31 May 2016 08:44:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-workers-take-strike-action-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-workers-take-strike-action-in-france/ Railways workers in France have walked out on strike in a dispute over labour reforms in the country. Unions are concerned over proposed plans to make it easier to hire and fire employees. The strikes are expected to cause disruption across the French rail network today. Tue, 31 May 2016 08:28:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-prepares-for-euro-2016-kick-off-with-sales-surge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-prepares-for-euro-2016-kick-off-with-sales-surge/ Eurostar has reported strong forward bookings for the Euro 2016 tournament as football fever kicks in. With direct high-speed Eurostar services to the main host cities including Lille, Paris, Lyon and Marseille, nearly half a million passengers from across the UK are scheduled to travel during the tournament. Fri, 20 May 2016 08:27:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-condemn-french-air-traffic-control-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-condemn-french-air-traffic-control-strike/ Just ten days after extensive disruption in European aviation, a new French air traffic controller strike will today cause disruption to travel plans. Millions of European travellers are expected to be hit by the action, the 43rd strike day in France since 2009. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:04:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avalanche-traps-schoolchildren-in-french-alps/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avalanche-traps-schoolchildren-in-french-alps/ A 14-year-old French schoolgirl and a Ukrainian tourist have been killed in an avalanche in the French Alps, according to reports. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:29:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-foreign-office-updates-paris-travel-advice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-foreign-office-updates-paris-travel-advice/ British travellers in Paris have been advised to “exercise caution” in public places during travel in France following recent terrorist attacks. On Friday a number of terrorist incidents took place in capital Paris resulting in widespread casualties. French authorities have heightened security measures due to a risk of further attacks. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:46:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atout-france-brings-largest-ever-advertising-campaign-to-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atout-france-brings-largest-ever-advertising-campaign-to-uk/ Atout France, the France tourism development agency, and its partners, is continuing its biggest ever UK integrated marketing campaign retaining the creative strategy ‘What’s your tour de France?’ The campaign, devised by specialist travel and tourism creative agency, SOUK Response, is focused on re-establishing France as the UK’s favourite holiday destination and aims to increase visitor levels beyond that of visitors to rival European destinations such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:12:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-holidays-on-the-paradise-island-of-corsic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-holidays-on-the-paradise-island-of-corsic/ Sitting plumb in the centre of the Mediterranean Corsica has long been a favourite with European travellers, offering a mixture of sunkissed beaches, quality diving, stunning hiking and a raft of cultural attractions. Here Breaking Travel News’ reporter Alice McKeown explores its glitzy coastal cities, azure bays and quaint hilltop villages in a special report. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:18:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-bristol-completes-renovations-with-exquisite-suite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-bristol-completes-renovations-with-exquisite-suite/ Every palace needs a suite fit for royalty and none more so than Le Bristol – the ultimate Palace of Paris. This summer Le Bristol will unveil a new Royal Suite - the final part of a spectacular five year restoration project of the hotel costing €150 million. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:23:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alps-coach-driver-praised-for-bravery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alps-coach-driver-praised-for-bravery/ The British coach driver who died in a crash in the French Alps has been praised for saving passengers lives. The coach, which was travelling from Alpe d’Huez to the UK, was carrying 50 staff from tour operator Skibound at the close of the ski season. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rediscover-the-four-terraces-of-hotel-fouquets-barriere/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rediscover-the-four-terraces-of-hotel-fouquets-barriere/ Fine weather is on the way, along with the irresistible urge to relax and enjoy the sunshine! Set in greenery or boasting remarkable views, tucked away or looking out on the hustle and bustle of Paris life, the four terraces of Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière are once again open to guests. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:43:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-tour-operator-says-booking-for-seychelles-now-taking-off-again/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-tour-operator-says-booking-for-seychelles-now-taking-off-again/ Helion De Villeneuve, the known French tour operator covering the names Thomas Cook, Jet Tours, and Austral Lagon, says that bookings for the Seychelles from France is getting back to normal. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frances-biarritz-is-the-countrys-most-expensive-destination-survey-shows/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frances-biarritz-is-the-countrys-most-expensive-destination-survey-shows/ Biarritz, a luxury seaside town along the Atlantic Coast, is the most expensive destination in France based on the cost of its lodging. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-and-seychelles-ministers-of-tourism-meet-in-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-and-seychelles-ministers-of-tourism-meet-in-paris/ Madame Sylvia Pinel, the new French Minister responsible for the Artisanat, Commerce and Tourism, used the tourism trade fair in Paris to meet with Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:30:35 +0000