Holiday ideas to France

The Loire is the longest river in France, rising from the Massif Central and flowing 620 miles to the Atlantic Ocean, passing beautiful rolling countryside, some of France's finest vineyards, picturesque villages and an incredible concentration of grand country chateaux.

Explore the regions of Languedoc and Provence on this seven-day self-drive tour. Feel the weight of history in Carcassonne and Avignon, walk among olive trees, lavender and vineyards, fill up on foie gras at centuries-old markets, and bask on the beaches of the Cote d'Azur.

Travelling by Eurostar is a fast and convenient way to hop across to the Continent. Via a quick change of trains in Paris, Lille or Brussels, the network opens up the whole of Europe, and connects to more than 100 destinations in France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Travel through the heart of rural France on this two-week tailor-made self-drive that takes you from Provence to Paris.

The rolling countryside of Languedoc and Midi Pyrenees is as varied as it is beautiful. Gentle valleys, fruit orchards, vineyards and castle-topped hills are interspersed with picturesque villages and historic towns, each with their own story to tell.

With a 98% satisfaction rating from travellers and more than 15 years experience, APT, together with its partner AmaWaterways, sets the benchmark for European river cruising.