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French Pilots Bring Legal Action Against Ryanair
French pilots and cabin crew have filed a legal action against the labour practices of Ryanair, which follows on a recent similar condemnation of Easyjet in the French courts.
02 Feb 2010
Buying Train Tickets in France
Taking the train is a simple way to travel in France, and it can also be done very cheaply. We show you how to buy tickets at bargain prices.
17 Nov 2009
Easyjet Faces French Court Proceedings
The low-cost airline Easyjet is accused of employing labour illegally in France.
15 Sep 2009
Tour de France 2009
The Tour de France, the most prestigious cycle race in the world, will start on 4th July.
01 Jul 2009
Travel to France – News Roundup
Whether Ryanair can be described as a ‘low-cost airline’ is open to question after it announced it would charge passengers to check-in online.
16 Jun 2009
Travel to France - News Roundup
With the busy summer travel period just around the corner many ferry firms have been announcing the start of new routes to France.
15 May 2009
Best Value Ski Resorts in France
Not only does France have some of the best ski resorts in the world, but they also represent excellent value for money.
16 Jan 2009
Reflective Safety Vests for Drivers
The yellow ‘hivis’ safety vests now required in all French vehicles have become something of a French fashion item.
16 Dec 2008
Small Hotels in France Lose Ground to Chambres d'Hôtes
The future of small hotels in France looks bleak, as their numbers decline, and they cede market share in the tourist market to camping sites, chambres d'hôtes and hostels.
02 Dec 2008
French Motorway Charges ‘Incoherent’ say Auditors
French government auditors have criticised charges on French autoroutes as being ‘incoherent’ and ‘too favourable’ to the operators.
18 Nov 2008
Auditors Question Ryanair Contracts with French Regional Airports
French auditors have raised questions about the terms offered to Ryanair to operate flights from regional airports, but this has not stopped the airline from announcing expansion plans in France.
02 Oct 2008
Massive expansion of TGV Train Network Planned in France
The French Government recently announced that it is to create around 2,000 kilometres of new lines for the TGV high-speed ‘bullet’ train.
02 Sep 2008
Tour de France Goes Back to Its Roots
This year’s Tour de France starts on 5th July, an event that is both a sporting and panoramic spectacle.
01 Jul 2008
Record Number of Tourists visit France in 2007
France remains the world's favourite tourist destination, receiving a record number of 82 million visitors in 2007.
16 Jun 2008
French Blue Flag Beaches in 2008
The prestigious Blue Flag environmental award will fly over 248 beaches in France this year, following the announcement of the results last month.
03 Jun 2008
Radar Blackspots in France
France has over a thousand radars on its roads and motorists are being caught out most frequently in some of the unlikeliest places.
01 May 2008
Ryanair-Bergerac Contract May Not Be Legal
French Government auditors have questioned the legality of the contract between Ryanair and Bergerac airport.
01 May 2008
Low Cost Regional Air Traffic Rises by 20% in 2007
Low-cost airlines continue to generate the growth in passsenger traffic to airports in France, whilst Air France decides to cut some internal routes because of competition from the TGV.
18 Mar 2008
Easyjet Takes on Air France
The low-cost airline Easyjet has clearly decided to take on Air France on its own turf, by announcing new expansion plans in France.
16 Oct 2007
Organised Baggage Theft at Paris Airport
Nineteen baggage handlers working at Charles-de-Gaulle Paris airport have been found guilty of the theft of baggage.
01 Oct 2007
