![]() We have more to show you! Discover our top cheap flights using the easyJet Low Fare Finder. And along the Mediterranean coast? Scorching summers, 12 hours of sunshine a day and winters that are surprisingly mild. ![]() There is a greater chance of snow, while summers are wetter and more humid. As you move further inland, the weather becomes more extreme with larger variations between the seasons. Further south you can expect temperatures to be a few degrees warmer, with sunny winters and moderate rainfall. To the west you can expect a maritime climate, which sees less extremes in temperature during summer and winter. Given its size, France experiences a range of weather types depending on where in the country you are. Not to mention, the snow-capped views that will simply take your breath away. 30 minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean, on the Loire estuary, Nantes is a perfect gateway to Brittany and the Loire Valley - what more could you ask for? Well, how about some good old mountain vistas? Base yourself in Grenoble if you want the best France has to offer in the way of ski resorts. In the north, Brest and the surrounding region of Brittany pull in the tourists with their green Celtic hills, while further south Toulouse and the Lauragais valleys take you on a kaleidoscopic journey through colourful farmland, unspoilt meadows and sunflowers as far as the eye can see. Venture from the cities and you’ll find another world completely, one full of fortified medieval towns, ancient hilltop villages and a countryside littered with stone farmhouses and vineyard after vineyard. France’s capital is an architectural dream, a culinary delight and certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world – perfect for a romantic city break or that weekend of culture you’ve been longing for. And, for love and romance, nowhere does it quite so well as Paris. From the gastronomic delights of Lyon and the romantic Neo-classical grandeur of Bordeaux to the Victorian seaside charm of Biarritz and the historical splendours of La Rochelle, France’s cities are packed to bursting with tourist goodies at every turn. And when it’s not enticing you to its shores with the promise of endless sun-kissed beaches, it’ll be its cities that catch your eye. Will you be bathing on the beach at Saint Tropez, mingling with the stars in Cannes or taking the kids out for a stroll in Juan-les-Pins? If you like your sand looking like it came fresh from the Caribbean then you’ll be more at home in Corsica, with its turquoise waters and perfect white beaches. And parking can be difficult once you get here - especially in peak seasons.France is a beach bum’s paradise and tourists are spoilt for choice with the chic resorts around Nice and the Côte d’Azur. Unless you're driving an electric car to the Alps however, driving isn't very environmentally friendly. It takes just over nine hours to drive from Calais to Verbier - a distance of around 850km. ![]() ![]() Read more about parking in Verbier Driving to Verbier from the UK We find it easier to rely on the free buses to get around the resort. Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) also services this route once a week. Tickets cost 95 - 170 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Paris Gare De Lyon every 4 hours. ![]() Once you're here, you're unlikely to need your car. Swiss flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice 3 times a day. It's also worth remembering that if any part of your journey to Verbier uses Swiss motorways, you'll need to buy a vignette for your windscreen. If you're coming for a ski holiday, remember to fit winter tyres or keep snow chains in the boot of your car. The last 10km (between Le Châble and the resort) can be a little twisty in places, but in good weather it's nothing to worry about.ĭuring winter the road is cleared every day, but you should still be prepared for challenging driving conditions. Verbier is relatively easy to get to by car. ![]()
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