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PV-Holidays still loves the 2CV 1948-1990
It’s been 20 years since the last Citroen Deux Chevaux rolled off the production line at the Mangualde factory in Portugal on July 27, 1990.
Here on the Pierre & Vacances blog, we are marking the anniversary by celebrating the iconic 2CV, the classic affordable French car with a big heart.
Hello Dolly – The 2CV is born!
Launched by Citroën in Paris in 1948. The engineer in charge was André Lefèbvre.
A utility vehicle aimed at rural French peasant farmers, principals at the heart of its design were low cost, ease of use and maintenance, adjustable suspension and an oversized sun roof/ removable rear seats for carrying large loads on and off-road.
Watch this video to find out more about the history of the 2CV:
Citroën Deux Chevaux – A design classic
The 2CV is still admired for its Bauhaus inspired bodywork and is truly a design classic. It is displayed in London’s Science Museum along side the Austin Mini and Volkswagen Beetle, affordable cars introduced around WWII which remained relevant and in use for decades.
The original nine horse power model ‘Snail’ produced a top speed of just 40 mph. Top speeds of 71 mph were not achieved until 1981.
Its low cost and fuel economy attracted different audiences over the years. Sales peaked in 1974 reinvigorated by the oil crisis of the same year. Latterly the car became more of a youth, green-lifestyle choice for hippies and bohemians with its retro styling attracting a cult audience during the 1980s.
The model design remained largely unchanged for decades with special editions such as the Dolly and Charlston celebrating its quirky curves with vibrant contrasting paint jobs.
A cultural icon – 2CV
Visit the 2CV Museum in Alsace
'Highlights from the history of the 2CV' - a 1967 Dutch brochure (thanks to CitCity)
Fans love the 2CV so much they even write songs about them….
The last 2CV…
School’s almost out and we’ve done our homework so you don’t have to, and come up with the ultimate list of France- themed books to take on your summer holidays!
From Dumas to Dickens to de Botton, offering inspiration for Francophiles (and Francophobes) everywhere!
Best books about France?
What better way to gain a deeper understanding of your French cousins than by immersing yourself in the wise words penned by fellow expats, soaking up sage observations of those who’ve trodden the highways of gay Paris and pedalled their way through the byways of rural Provence (to emerge unscathed). Apart from hopping on the Eurostar and experiencing it for yourself at one of our Pierre & Vacances resorts of course!
Books set in France
There is a wealth of work by British writers who’ve embraced la vie francaise. The trails, tribulations and triumphs of expat life across the Channel have given birth to a veritable canon of humorous novellas aimed at entertaining and educating other Brits.
Top picks include:
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
Originally hailing from Brighton, Peter upped sticks and moved to France soon becoming the Godfather of Anglo-Franco Expat Lit. Published in 1989, A Year in Provence, chronicles a year in his life as a British expatriate in Ménerbes, Vaucluse. (He also wrote A Good Year, which was made into a beautifully shot film starring a fairly inoffensive Russell Crowe.) The autobiography deals with unexpectedly fierce weather and unruly workers, all washed down with plenty of fabulous fare.
Amazon says: “Who hasn’t dreamed, on a mundane Monday or frowzy Friday, of chucking it all in and packing off to the south of France? Provençal cookbooks and guidebooks entice with provocatively fresh salads and azure skies, but is it really all Côtes-du-Rhône and fleur-de-lis? Author Peter Mayle answers that question with wit, warmth, and wicked candor in A Year in Provence, the chronicle of his own foray into Provençal domesticity.”
Hot deal: Prices for a one-week summer break start from only €430 for a studio apartment sleeping four people at Résidence Club Le Domaine de l’Estajan in Camargue in August 2010.
A Year in the Merde by Stephen Clarke
Paying tribute to Mayle with the title, Stephen Clarke’s tale is written under the pen name of alter ego Paul West, a 27-year-old Englishman who is recruited by a French entrepreneur and given a one-year contract to come to Paris to plan and organize a chain of tea rooms. Although a fictional work masquerading as an autobiography, the comic novel is based on Stephen’s own experiences of living in France, where he has now resided for over a decade. Publishers Weekly says: “Take a self-assured Brit with an eye for the ladies, drop him in the middle of Paris with a tenuous grasp of the language and you have Clarke’s alter ego, Paul West, who combines the gaffes of Bridget Jones with the boldness of James Bond.”
A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
Of course, long before Peter Mayle was taking on life in Provence, American writer, Ernest Hemingway, had shared his more nostalgic experiences with this memoir of life in 1920s Paris. “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast,” he says.
Amazon says: “Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley, lived happily on $5 a day and still had money for drinks at the Closerie des Lilas, skiing in the Alps, and fishing trips to Spain. On every corner and at every café table, there were the most extraordinary people living wonderful lives and telling fantastic stories. Gertrude Stein invited Hemingway to come every afternoon and sip “fragrant, colorless alcohols” and chat admid her great pictures. He taught Ezra Pound how to box, gossiped with James Joyce and caroused with the fatally insecure Scott Fitzgerald.
“Hemingway beautifully captures the fragile magic of a special time and place…”
Other expat titles to check out include:
French Leave by John Burton Race
French Leave follows two-star Michelin chef John Burton Race, his wife, six children and Labrador dog as they escape everyday life in London and head off to rural France to set up home for a year. The book chronicles John Burton Race’s return to his culinary roots and his adventures along the way. There are specially commissioned authentic French country recipes including Asparagus Hollandaise; Pommes Boulangeres; Roast Duck with Prunes and Wild Strawberry Shortcake.
An Englishman in Paris by Michael Sadler
Michael Sadler takes the British reader through all the things that can spoil any visit to the City of Light. Sadler may have been born on the South Coast, but after spending a year in the French capital he found himself virtually transformed into a native. He had learned to live with the pitfalls of a language, the dangerous French traffic, how to order in every kind of restaurant and even how to negotiate the heady world of romance in this most amorous of cities.
The Secret Life of France by Lucy Wadham
At the age of eighteen Lucy Wadham ran away from English boys and into the arms of a Frenchman. Twenty-five years later, having married in a French Catholic Church, put her children through the French educational system and divorced in a French court of law, Wadham is perfectly placed to explore the differences between Britain and France.
Get into a French frame of mind…
You may argue that reading about expats in France isn’t enough to really get under the skin so we’ve included some recommended reads on great Frenchmen and French thinking to redress the balance!
How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton
Valentin Louis Georges Eugène Marcel Proust is best known for his monumental À la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time). Proust was born in Auteuil (the southern sector of Paris’s then-rustic 16th arrondissement). Begun in 1909, À la recherche du temps perdu consists of seven volumes totalling around 3,200 pages. Graham Greene called Proust the “greatest novelist of the 20th century”, and W. Somerset Maugham called the novel the “greatest fiction to date.” Proust died before he was able to complete his revision of the drafts and proofs of the final volumes, the last three of which were published posthumously and edited by his brother, Robert.
In this self-help styled book the Swiss-born writer, TV presenter and philosopher examines Proust’s thoughts on such things as how to revive a relationship, choose a good doctor, enjoy a holiday, make friends and respond to insult. Reviewers say “How Proust can change your Life takes Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time as the basis for a sustained investigation into the power and significance of literature”.
Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape: The Remarkable Life of Jacques Anquetil, the First Five-times Winner of the Tour de France by Paul Howard
A biography of French cycling star Jacques Anquetil, the first man to win the Tour de France five times, in 1957 and from 1961 to 1964. The son of a builder, Jacques was born in Mont-Saint-Aignan, in the hills above Rouen in Normandy, north-west France. Notable achievements include winning a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics, beating the world hour record in 1956 and becoming the first man to win all three grand tours – the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana as well as the first man to win both the Tour and Vuelta in one year. He was also famous for admitting to using drugs, confessing that his only motivation for riding was financial, seducing his doctor’s wife, having a child with her daughter and then sustaining a menage a trois with his wife and stepdaughter under the same roof for 12 years. (Golly, a meatier version of Hello mag.)
Tall Tales
If your ultimate holiday read is more likely to feature a little drop of escapism then the following French themed stories will be right up your street.
Chocolat by Joanna Harris
If you haven’t read this – where have you been for the last decade?? And if you have read it, it’s probably time to read it again. No English writer better evokes the atmosphere and intricacies of a French bygone era than Joanna Harris. She says:
“Chocolat was never intended to be an accurate representation of “today’s France”. It is a France seen through a very selective, very personal filter which has as much to do with nostalgia as with present-day realism.”
Seductive, full of magic, love and faith, this novel is guaranteed to set hearts racing – even before you start thinking of the film and Johnny Depp.
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
Modern day mystery meets medieval myth and magic – what better ingredients for a good summer read? And where better to set this than the Pyrenees and Languedoc. Labyrinth was a New York Times bestselling novel, it won the Best Read category at the British Book Awards 2006, was number one in UK paperback for six months — selling nearly two million copies — and was the biggest selling title of 2006. In 2007, it was named as one of the Top 25 books of the past 25 years by Waterstones.
Reviewers say:
“A gripping holy grail quest … the story line runs on knowledge and fun – Carcassonne never looked so good.” (Anthony Sattin, The Sunday Times)
“The author has combined an ingenious adventure story with a wonderfully detailed account of the historical background of the Languedoc … the result is entirely compelling and full of incidental pleasures.” (Christina Koning, The Times)
Hot deal: Prices for a one-week summer break start from only €240 for an apartment sleeping four people at Résidence Maeva La Socanelle in Port la Nouvelle in August 2010.
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities, published in 1859, is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With 200 million copies sold, it is the most printed original English book.
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Madame Bovary is Gustave Flaubert’s first published novel and is considered his masterpiece. The story focuses on a doctor’s wife, Emma Bovary, who has adulterous affairs and lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life.
The Three Muskateers by Alexandre Dumas
Set in the 17th century, it recounts the adventures of a young man named d’Artagnan (not to be confused with TV cartoon character Dogtanian) after he leaves home tobecome a guard of the musketeers.
Last minute holiday to France
Looking for some last minute sunshine? Pack some of the books above into your suitcase and head to http://www.pv-holidays.com to book a last minute holiday to France!
Take advantage of our last minute holidays to France and save up to 30% off our self-catering apartments. Find out more here.
Cannes Film Festival 2010 Spotlight: Top Ten French Films of all time
French film – Top 10 French films of all time
It’s Cannes Film Festival time again, one of the world’s oldest and indeed, most prestigious Film Festivals. The chic French resort of Cannes will find itself in the spotlight once more for a fortnight of red carpet glitz, celeb spotting and the white knuckle fight for the coveted Palme d’Or…
Information about Cannes 2010
Cannes Film Festival 2010 takes place from the 12th – 23rd May 2010 with Alice in Wonderland director Tim Burton taking on the role of President of the Jury, the head of the committee which decides which films will receive a Cannes award. Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated Robin Hood is scheduled to open the festival on the 12th May.
Pierre & Vacances have plenty of self-catering apartments in Cannes, and provide a great base for the festivals fans. We like to mark the occasion every year (see our Cannes blog from last year here) and this year is no different. We’ve pulled together a list of arguably the finest French movies of all time. Let the battle commence!
French Film History at a glance
The birthplace of cinema, France’s cinematographic legacy – which began with the Lumière brothers and Georges Méliès way back at the turn of the 19th century – has given rise to some of the greatest directors and cinematic style of all time.
Here’s a quick review of why French cinema rocks:
- Late 1890s – Auguste and Louis Lumière invent the cinématographe, bonne idée! Their L’Arrivée d’un train en gare de La Ciotat is considered as the official birth of cinematography
- 1896 – Alice Guy Blaché makes her first film, La Fée aux Choux. Goes on to become head of production at Gaumont Pictures, where she makes around 400 films between 1897 and 1906 before moving to America
- 1902 – Georges Méliès produces what’s widely considered the first science fiction film Le Voyage dans la Lune
- 1920s and 1930s – Jacques Feyder becomes one of the founders of poetic realism in French cinema. He also dominates French Impressionist Cinema
- 1937 – Jean Renoir (son of painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir) directs La Grande Illusion and then in 1939, La Règle du Jeu, cited by many critics as one of the greatest films of all time
- 1945 – Marcel Carné’s Les Enfants du Paradis (voted Best French Film of the Century in a ‘90s poll) is released. Filmed during World War II the three-hour film is made despite the Nazi occupation
- 1951 – André Bazin, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze and Joseph-Marie Lo Duca found ‘Cahiers du Cinéma’ , the uber influential French film magazine
- Late 1950s and 1960s – The term ‘New Wave’ or ‘La Nouvelle Vague’ comes into being, coined by critics for the group of French filmmakers (including François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Éric Rohmer, Claude Chabrol, and Jacques Rivette) influenced by Italian Neorealism and classical Hollywood cinema
- 1960s and 1970s – sub-genres reign, including the modern caper film and a typical French blend of film noir and detective fiction. French movie stars begin to claim fame abroad
- 1981 – Jean-Jacques Beineix’s Diva sparks the beginning of the 1980s wave of French cinema, films made with a slick commercial style and emphasizing the alienation of the main characters. Also known as Cinema du look, the movements main directors are Beineix, Luc Besson and Leos Carax
- 2001 – Jean-Pierre Jeunet returns to France with Amélie which became the highest-grossing French-language film ever released in the United States
- 2008 – Entre les murs wins the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the first French victory at the festival in 21 years
In no particular order, here’s our Top Ten French Films of all time:
1. Breathless (À bout de soufflé), 1960, Jean-Luc Godard
Described by one critic as “jazzy, free-form, and sexy”, Breathless pays homage to American cinema whilst introducing a French style all of its own. One of the original ‘Nouvelle Vague’ generation, the film follows petty criminal, Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo), who models himself on the film persona of Humphrey Bogart, and his American girlfriend, Patricia (Jean Seberg), a student and aspiring journalist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2hDR_e1o1M
2. La Cage aux Folles, 1978, Edouard Molinaro
Molinaro’s classic comedy broke the mould when it was released in 1978. Two gay men living in St. Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married and brings home his fiancée’s ultra conservative parents to meet them.
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3. Betty Blue, 1986, Jean-Jacques Beineix
Romantic obsession leads to a grisly conclusion in this Oscar nominated drama. An epic tale that’s beautifully shot and revered by film buffs for its amazing acting and artful mise en scene. Passion, sex and a beautiful leading lady…this film perfectly encapsulates French cinema to a T.
4. Jean De Florette, 1986, Claude Berri
Based on a novel by Marcel Pagnol, Jean De Florette is part of a duology, (followed by Manon des Sources) filmed in rural Provence over a period of seven months, doing much subsequently to promote the region as a tourist destination. The movie starred three of France’s most prominent actors – Gérard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil and Yves Montand – and is recognised as a classic thanks to the character development.
5. Cyrano de Bergerac, 1990, Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Rappeneau revisits the classic, tragic tale by nineteenth century playwright, Edmond Rostand, loosely based on a real life poet and fine swordsman. Deterred in his pursuit of his cousin, Roxane, by his bulbous nose, Cyrano resorts to writing letters to her on behalf of one of his cadets, Christian, who is also in love with Roxane but doesn’t know how to tell her. She falls for the poetic charm of the letters but believes that they were written by Christian. Move over William Shakespeare.
6. La Haine, 1995, Mathieu Kassovitz
One of the most talked about and controversial French films, La Haine was written and directed by a largely unknown young filmmaker and actor, filmed in black and white, with no big name stars on a small budget. The plot focuses on a single day in the lives of three friends in their early twenties, from immigrant families living in an impoverished multi-ethnic French housing project in the suburbs of Paris, in the aftermath of a riot. The controversy arises mainly from the subject matter – ‘les banlieues’ (the suburbs) – which by the 1990s had become synonymous with France’s major problems of unemployment, social exclusion, racial conflict, (sub)urban decay, criminality and violence. Kassovitz took best director award at Cannes.
7. Jules et Jim, 1961, François Truffaut
Truffaut perfectly captures both idyllic moments and gathering doom in this heavily influential and inventive encyclopaedia of the language of cinema. The plot concerns the recurring theme in French cinema of the love triangle as two friends fall for the same woman.
8. Un Coeur En Hiver, 1992, Claude Sautet
Subtly haunting, Un Coeur En Hiver is a story about the deepest human feelings and fears, centring on another love triangle. Beautiful violin virtuoso Camille has two obsessions: the music of Ravel, and a friend of her husband’s who crafts violins.
9. Amélie, 2001, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
The part of Amélie was apparently written for Emily ‘Breaking the Waves’ Watson. She wanted the part but had to decline because she didn’t speak French and had already agreed to be in Gosford Park. Audrey Tautou instead made the role unforgettable with her enigmatic and mischievous smile in this whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life.
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10. The Class (Entre les murs), 2008, Laurent Cantet
Described by some as the new Dead Poets Society, the film owes a great part of its success to Cantet’s decision to use thousands of real students for the various parts in the selection process and then go through a year-long improvisation exercise with those who made it to the final cut. The film offers something tangible akin to a slice of real life.
Where to stay for Cannes Film Festival
If soaking up the atmosphere from the sofa isn’t your idea of film heaven, Pierre & Vacances has a number of properties ideally located for celebrity spotting in Cannes as well as striking a pose at the glamorous beaches and towns along the French Riviera.
Pierre & Vacances’ has many properties which are ideally located for the festival, celebrity spotting at the ‘Palais des Festivals’ in Cannes and exploring the glamorous beaches and towns along the French Riviera, including the lively harbour of Antibes and picturesque Mandelieu.
Pierre Vacances discounts for Cannes Film Festival
Pierre & Vacances Cap Esterel Holiday Resort, Saint Raphael
A one bedroom apartment sleeping up to four people for one week from the 15th -22nd May 2010 starts from €410 (£362) – €200 off the normal price!
The Pierre & Vacances Cap Esterel Resort is a 210-hectare multi-activity holiday complex overlooking the Mediterranean. Perched on a red rock hillside, the village is surrounded by at purpose-built golf course and gardens and is just 30 minutes away from the white sandy beaches of Cannes. Onsite facilities include three large swimming pools with wave machines, two children’s pools, a small farm, tennis courts and bicycle hire.
Pierre & Vacances Cannes Mandelieu Resort, Cannes Mandeilieu - A one-bedroom apartment sleeping up to four people for one week from the 8th – 15th May 2010 starts from €490 (£432) – €200 off the normal price! Located on an island in the bend of the La Siagne River, just 800m from the sea, the Pierre & Vacances Mandelieu Resort is spread over a five-hectare estate. The property is located just 1km from the local shops and has a range of sports and leisure facilities on site. The centre of Cannes is a short shuttle bus away and the events of the Cannes Film Festival can be reached in less than ten minutes.
Find out more on www.pv-holidays, the website for Pierre & Vacances.
Pierre & Vacances: La France, c’est chic!
French style – Couture and how Paris became the fashion capital of the world
Pierre & Vacances shares some insider’s knowledge on what’s hot and what’s not, whether it be on the slopes in Les Alps , on the French Riviera or on the red carpet in Cannes and of course, on the catwalk in Paris.
Paris is the fashion capital of the world after all, so we got to thinking about Haute Couture and how it came about that the rest of the world follows the French when it comes to style. Here’s our definitive guide to Le Chic Francais.
The Best of Ski Festivals in France 2010
As any seasoned skier will know, the après ski is nearly as important as the white stuff itself when choosing which resort to holiday in this winter.
The French Alps are renowned for great food and great nightlife, but many resorts also host internationally renowned ski festivals throughout the season. From six-day comedy events, to extreme sports competitions and showcases of hot new bands, snow-fanatics are spoiled for choice in the Alps throughout 2010.
Below we have listed our top picks for the best ski festivals in the French Alps this winter:
Altitude Festival, Meribel
20th-26th March 2010
If you’re planning to squeeze in a ski trip to the French Alps at the end of the season, make your way to the fabulous resort of Meribel for first-class snow action and belly laughs on the piste. Featuring some of the biggest names in comedy, the annual Altitude Festival offers the ultimate in après-ski entertainment. The highlights of the festivals, in addition to brilliant stand-up performances, include screenings of comedy films, gigs and a lot of messing around on the piste. This year’s line-up includes performances from Newton Faulkner, comedy from Phil Jupitus and music from DJ Yoda.
http://www.altitudefestival.com
Hot deal: A weeks accommodation in Pierre & Vacances Meribel Les Crets for the duration of the festival starts at €952.00 for a one bedroom apartment sleeping up to four people.
Little World Festival, Meribel
13th-19th March 2010
Organised by top British act, The Feeling, Little World Festival combines five days of skiing and snowboarding in the largest ski area in the world with entertainment from Europe’s biggest bands and DJ’s. With over 40 live gigs during the week and free outdoor concerts on the piste, the festival is an ideal choice for music lovers. This year’s festival includes music by Sophie Ellis Bextor, Glenn Tilbrook and, of course, The Feeling.
http://www.littleworldfestival.com
Hot deal: A weeks accommodation in Pierre & Vacances Residence du Tueda for the duration of the festival starts at €637.50 for a studio apartment sleeping up to four people. http://bit.ly/4xfSyG
TignesFest, Tignes
16th April 2010
Tignes is already renowned for it’s après-ski parties, but TignesFest offers an extra reason to visit the resort in 2010. TignesFest is a festival showcasing new musical talent and best of all – it’s completely free! Popular radio DJs from the UK’s hottest stations, including Radio 1 and Kiss FM host the show where music from live DJs and new bands keep the crowds entertained.
http://www.tignesfest.com
Hot deal: A weeks accommodation in Maeva Grande Motte ski resort – Tignes during the festival starts at €475 for a studio apartment sleeping up to four people.
British University Snowboarding Council (BUSC) main event
27th February – 5th March 2010
The BUSC Main Event will this year be venturing to Alpe d’Huez for six nights of partying and hedonistic mayhem. Featuring over 2,000 revellers, the event is not for the faint hearted and all culminates in an open-air mountain party on the final night.
http://www.buscevents.com/
Hot deal: A weeks accommodation in Résidence Pierre & Vacances L’Ours Blanc during the festival starts at €490 for a studio apartment sleeping up to four people.
La Clusaz Carnival, La Clusaz
16 Feb 2010
Families love this famously fun and light-hearted carnival that fe
atures street parades, music and fireworks. Costumes can be hired from the tourist office and the bars are open all night. The traditional Savoyard village is regarded by some as one of the most picturesque in the French Alps – the perfect spot for a family break.
http://www.laclusaz.com
Hot deal: A weeks accommodation in Résidence Maeva La Perrière during the festival starts at €450 for a studio apartment sleeping up to four people. http://bit.ly/5uO4jZ
Winter X-Games Europe, Tignes
10th – 12th March 2010
Tignes plays host to one of the world’s biggest alternative and extreme sports events. Winter X Games Europe is the first Winter X Games to take place outside the United States, where the world’s top sportsmen and women compete against each other on two wheels, in the air, on skis and on snowboards for both medals and prize money. There will be eight different competitions over three days, including Ski and Snowboard SuperPipe and Slopestyle for men and women as well as a Snowmobile demonstration.
http://tignes.co.uk/x-games.htm
Hot deal: A weeks accommodation in Résidence Maeva Le Lac during the festival starts at €355 for a studio apartment sleeping up to four people.
Three Valleys X-Wing Rally Finals, Three Valleys
5th April 2010
The main resorts in the Three Valleys region, including Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens join together for this one day event in which the slopes are open to everyone, regardless of ability. Having fun is the order of the day, with the only requisite being that the Three Valleys region is explored and admired. Events and competitions are organised throughout the day with ski passes and holidays to be won.
http://www.les3vallees.com
Hot deal: A weeks accommodation in Pierre & Vacances Le Tikal during the festival starts at €690 for a studio apartment sleeping up to four people.
