Spain and France

Spanish Lifestyle Days under sunny skies on the beach or on the golf course, evenings munching tapas and sipping wine in friendly bars and restaurants these are just a small part of the Spanish lifestyle you can enjoy if you own a Spain property or take your holidays in Spain. The Spanish lifestyle is full of warmth and colour and offers water sports, golf and a fine range of shopping, dining and cultural experiences. France Breaks Are you bored from your routine life and planning for a late break? If yes then France is the perfect place for it. France is one of the best Eurostar destinations. France is directly connected with UK through Eurostar trains. You can travel in a direct train from St Pancras International Station and Ashford International to France.

Monday, January 21, 2019

Paris - Brest - Paris Cycling Event - France - August 2019

Sunday 18th to Thursday 22nd August 2019

Paris - Brest - Paris is a long distance cycling event in France which takes place every 4 years. The aim is to cycle from Paris to Brest (in Brittany) and back within 90 hours, a non-competitive endurance challenge.

Starting from Rambouillet Castle on the outskirts of Paris the route then passes through Dreux (Eure-et-Loir), Mortagne-au-Perche (Orne,Normandy), Villaines-la-Juhel (Mayenne), Fougeres and Tinteniac (Ile-et-Vilaine,Brittany), Loudeac (Cotes d'Armor,Brittany), Carhaix (Finistere,Brittany) before arriving at Brest (Finistere,Brittany) and then returns via the same route.

A special route is provided for support vehicles.

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More info www.paris-brest-paris.org


Sunday, January 20, 2019

Paris - Roubaix Cycle Challenge - April 2019

Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April 2019

On Friday the 'Paris-Roubaix Challenge' village welcomes all cyclists to this annual cyling weekend. A test of endurance and skill with routes which include some cobbled streets and some roads open to traffic. The Saturday event is open to all and will follow the same route as the professionals event which will take place on Sunday.
Three distances :
start Busigny town hall to Paris and finish at the Jean Stablinski Velodrome in Roubaix (172km)
start Roubaix Velodrome to Paris and finish Roubaix Velodrome (145km and 70km)

further info parisroubaixchallenge.com

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Horse Racing in France - 2019

The following are a selection of horseraces taking place in France during 2019

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Paris - Longchamp: 2 Routes des Tribunes, 75016, Paris.
Sunday 14th July 2019  Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris - FG Garden Party.
Sunday 15th September 2019  Qatar Arc Trials.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2019  Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend.
A racecourse within 57 hectares in the Bois de Bouogne near Paris.Several other events are held in addition to its Classic Racing programme.
 www.parislongchamp.com

Paris - Auteuil:  Hippodrome d'Auteuil, Route d'Auteuil aux Lacs, 75016, Paris.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2019  Grand Steeple-chase de Paris weekend.
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November 2019  Les 48 Heures de l'Obstacle.
Jump racing course on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne.

Chantilly : Avenue des Aigles, 60500, Chantilly, Oise, Hauts-de-France.
Sunday 2nd June 2019  QIPCO Prix du Jockey Club.
Sunday 16th June 2019  Prix de Diane Longines.

Deauville-La-Touques : Hippodrome de Deauville-la-Touques, 45 Avenue Hocquart de Turtot, 14800, Deauville, Calvados, Normandy.
Sunday 12th May 2019  Emirates Poules d'Essai des Poulains et des Poulides.
Saturday 27th July 2019  Meeting de Deauville Lucien Barriere.

Saint-Cloud or Val d'Or : 1 Rue due Camp-Canadien, 92210, Saint-Cloud, near Paris.

Maison-Laffitte : 1 Avenue de la Pelouse, 78600, Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines in the department Ile-de France.

Les Dimanches au Galop
Paris-Longchamp and Auteuil: April and May 2019
All children and their families are invited to spend a fun day out at the 'flat' course at Paris-Longchamp or the 'jumps' course at Auteuil.
 "a unique insight into the heart of the Races".
further info www.evenements.france-galop.com

More horseracing info
www.lescourseshippiques.com  or www.france-galop.com

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Sunday, January 13, 2019

Triathlons in France - 2019

Triathlons take place betweeen March and October in many french regions. Distances may vary from approx 9km (triathlon jeune / sprint / xs / contre la montre / courte distance), 109km (half-ironman) to 228km (ironman).

IRONMAN

Sat 8th and Sun 9th June 2019. Alpsman XXL Triathlon. Lac Annecy. 74000. Haute Savoie / Rhone-Alpes.

Sunday 16th June 2019. Ironman - Toursnman, Touraine.

Sun 30th June 2019. Ironman-France-Triathlon, Ironman de Nice. 06000. Alpes-Maritimes / Provence, Alpes, Cote d'Azur

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Festival at Douarnenez, Brittany, France - July 2019

July 2019 

Temps-Fete Festivale of sailboats at Douarnenez in Finistere region of Brittany.

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Medieval Fete - Moncontour, Brittany, France

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A Medieval Fete is held every 2 years at Moncontour in the Cotes d'Armor region of Brittany in France. 

Moncontour is classed as one of the 'petites cites de caractere' , a small historic hill-top town with a decorative church, half-timbered and granite houses, some local shops with attractive 'style signs' and a costumes museum.


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Marathon Paris France - April 2019

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Sunday 14th April 2019

The Schneider Marathon du Paris from the Arc de Triomphe / Champs Elyssees passing several famous landmarks and through the Bois de Vincennes and Boulogne, approx 42kms.

Salon du Running fair takes place at Porte de Versailles 3 days before.

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Saturday, January 12, 2019

Formula 1 - 2019

The Formula One season begins on 17th March 2019 in Australia and finishes on 1st December 2019 in Abu Dhabi.

Thursday 20th, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2019
Race circuit 'Paul Ricard' is at Le Castellet, a commune in the Var department (83) in the region Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur in France.

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2019 dates as follows:
17th March          Melbourne  Australia
31st March          Sakhir  Bahrain
14th April             Shanghai  China
28th April             Baku  Azerbaijan
12th May              Barcelona  Spain
26th May              Monaco  Monaco
9th June               Montreal  Canada
23rd June             Le Castellet  France
30th Jun              Spielberg  Austria
14th July               Silverstone Great Britain
28th July               Hockenheim  Germany
4th August            Budapest  Hungary
1st September      Spa-Francorchamps  Belgium
8th September      Monza  Italy
22nd September   Singapore  Singapore
29th September    Sochi  Russia
13th October         Suzuka  Japan
27th October         Mexico City  Mexico
3rd November       Austin  USA
17th November      Sao Paulo  Brazil
1st December        Yas Marina  Abu Dhabi

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Tuesday, January 08, 2019

Marathon at Bordeaux, France - April 2019

Saturday 27th April 2019 

Marathon around Bordeaux, takes place at night.

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If you're looking for bed and breakfast accommodation in France or Spain our accommodation directory has all you need to find a suitable establishment at your chosen destination.

A taste of life in a real French household
A Bed and breakfast (or B&B, also spelled BnB) known in French as "Chambres d'hôte" is generally available on a nightly basis. Whether it is on a farm or ranging up to a chateau and some are in particularly charming locations. Your overnight accommodation will normally include breakfast and quite often the owner of the property will provide evening meals "table d'hôte".

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