Chalet Holidays in France

France is a fantastic country to experience an authentic chalet holiday. From idyllic coastal retreats to mountain top hideaways, France really does have something for everyone. The landscape is scenic and varied, from the stunning beaches of Marseille and Brittany to the snowy peaks of Samoens and Le Grand Massif. France has a rich history which is well documented and preserved in the country's many museums and historic site, from the cave paintings of Lascaux to their role in World War Two. Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps, reaching just under 16,000 feet in height. The House of Savoie from whom the Savoyard region gets it's name, was the longest reigning dynasty in the whole of Europe. With a wealth of sports and activities from skiing to hiking, paragliding to white water rafting, a chalet holiday in France really will have something for all the family.

Once you have decided you would like to try a chalet holiday deciding which type of holiday you'd like to try can be hard. The wide variety of destinations and chalet types can leave some wondering where to start. To help, here's some pointers.

Firstly, what kind of holiday location appeals to you?

Town based chalet

Village chalet

Seafront/Beach chalet

Resort chalet

Rural chalet

Mountain chalet

Each French chalet type has it's own appeal, and it can be hard to narrow down to just one option. In order to narrow your selection think about what you would like to do while on your holiday. Your choice of activities can be greatly affected by location, so consider...

What do you want to experience on your chalet holiday?

Golf

Horse Riding

Cycling

Water Sports

Walking

Hiking

Relaxing

Rafting

Skiing

Snowboarding

There are few areas of France which can cater for all of the above, though surprisingly Alpine mountain chalets can cater for all of the above and much more. You may not have considered the possibility of white water rafting in the French Alps but it is an activity open to holiday makers in the summer, as well as a wide range of other activities from meditation and spiritual endeavours through to extreme sports..

What kind of chalet would you like?

Self Catering chalet

Fully Catered chalet

Luxury chalet

When choosing your level of chalet and service think very carefully about what you need and check the chalet you are looking at can provide for you. Some French luxury chalets will include WiFi, a hot tub, a BBQ, DVD player, games consoles, open fires, and even private shuttle services.

What time of year are you going on holiday?

Spring

Summer

Autumn/Fall

Winter

Some chalets and resorts in France are not open all year round depending on their location. Again surprisingly, chalets in the Alps in some locations such as Samoens, are open in both summer an winter. In the winter they serve as ski chalets to one of the largest ski areas in the Alps, the Grand Massif. In the summer they serve as excellently located accommodation with access to a wide range of summer sports and activities for all the family.

If you are considering a ski chalet or other chalet holiday make sure you consider all affecting factors, from location to menu, season to local amenities. By checking you will have everything you wanted from your chalet holiday, you can expect to have a fantastic time and may even wish to return in another season.

Happy Holidays!

Philip Loughran is a freelance author who writes about a variety of subjects. For Ski Chalets he recommends Absolute Alpine


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