New guide covers affordable breaks in France

People planning to catch flights to Paris, Nice, Lyon and other destinations in France for their holiday this year can now make use of a new online guide to affordable breaks in the country.

The Affordable France guide has been published by A Tout France, the country's tourism development agency.

It focuses on a variety of deals and special offers that provide excellent value across the country, covering areas including accommodation, eating out and transport.

Users of the guide can also find out about saving money on seaside getaways, city breaks, camping trips and other types of holiday.

Jean-Pierre Courteau, UK director of A Tout France, said: "We hope this new online selection will show what a range of great value breaks are available in France and provide holidaymakers with a user-friendly way to find information and book the deal that best suits them."

Travellers planning to visit Paris this year will be able to attend a number of events in the city, such as the Jazz a la Villette festival, which will be held from September 1st to 13th.

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