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Pierre & Vacances at the France Show 2012
The France Show 2012! An eclectic mix of everything that makes France fantastique – travel, food, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations by talented French chefs, talks on France by well known writers and presenters, and cancan dancers!
The Pierre & Vacances stand at The France Show with the lovely Camilla
We had a very busy show, and met lots of lovely loyal Pierre & Vacances customers and new ones too. And there was of course the Pierre & Vacances petanque pitch, manned by our petanque expert Bruce, ready and waiting for intrepid fans to come and show us what their boules were made of!
Bruce and some budding petanque players
The pitch proved to be hugely popular, with Bruce kept busy playing, demonstrating and guiding the petanque players of the future who stopped by. And for those wanting to take the weight off their feet and have a rest, Jeremy was on hand to whip up a tipple of Marseille aperitif Ricard.
Jeremy shows us how to serve the delicious French tipple of Ricard
On Sunday we held a petanque pairs competition, featuring 18 teams from across the UK who battled it out for the first prize of a holiday to France with Pierre & Vacances and DFDS Ferries. The quality of the competition was fantastic and only a few players were distracted by the Ricard tasting available next to the terrain!
Lots of action on the petanque pitch
And the proud petanque winners were husband and wife team Lee and Angie Jamieson! With runners up Nick Goodheart and Mal Hanley from Harrow winning a limited edition Pierre & Vacances petanque set. All together now: oooh!
Limited edition petanque set!
Below are some more pictures from our The France Show weekend, hopefully tempting those who couldn’t make this year to put it in their diary for 2013!
Mr French Amabassador, with this France Show you are really spoiling us!
Cooking demonstrations
Delicious French food!
More delicious French food
Even more delicious French food!
Wine tasting
And Cancan dancers!
See you next year!
A French themed evening of Petanque with Pierre & Vacances
To celebrate all things French and take the opportunity to unwind with their travel industry colleagues and comrades, the Pierre & Vacances UK team set about hosting a Petanque Tournament on Brighton seafront last week, courtesy of the official Brighton & Hove Petanque Club. With refreshments provided, a beautiful backdrop of Brighton Pier and prizes on offer, how could anyone resist?
With expectations of 90 or so guests, Elodie, the newest member to the Pierre & Vacances UK team (and our now resident Petanque party organising expert!), set about getting ready to feed the masses. After much investigation of Brighton’s supermarkets Elodie sourced some of the best and most delicious French delights for our guests to enjoy while playing a spot of Petanque.
The Pierre & Vacances UK team in their French themed outfits!
For once the English weather did not let us down and with the sun high in the sky and not a cloud in sight, the Pierre & Vacances UK team served up quite a treat. From popular French cheese, bread and wine to the pièce de résistance – fresh “saucisson” direct from France, and close to the region where Elodie herself is from, the stunning Ardeche (special thanks goes to Elodie’s very kind Father for sending over the sausage).
After some practice rounds to hone petanque skills and eye up the competition the games began. And what a great turn out, soon enough 16 teams of 2 players were busy swinging their Petanque balls.
And with representatives from French Radio London, The Association of British Travel Organisers to France, Atout France, On Holiday Group, Take the Family, Student Travel Group, Erna Low and TUI Travel, hopes for an English vs French final were high.
With one knock out after another (and many wines later) the finalists, father and son duo Ossian and Fulvio from the Student Travel Group contingency, came tête-à-tête with Nick and Dave, from local web agency RedBedlam. And please note the lack of the French contingency in the final….
The final match saw Fulvio and Ossian storming out miles ahead with what looked to be an easy win, but not ones to give up without a fight Nick and Dave were hot on their tail. The pairs battled it out while the rest of the party watched on in anticipation. Another 20 minutes later a beaming Ossian and Fulvio won the game 7-2, the prize: a Pierre & Vacances self-catering holiday of their choosing.
Our winners Fulvio and son Ossian!
Not ones to disappoint excellent competitors, Pierre & Vacances had a little treat in store for the runners up, and soon Nick and Dave were the proud owners of a delicately carved Pierre & Vacances branded Petanque set to practice with ready for next year’s re-match.
The winners then went on to take on the professionals from the Petanque Club but were not quite so successful – better luck next time boys!
A great night was had by all and we at Pierre & Vacances would like to thank everyone who came along and who took part in the Petanque tournament, we look forward to welcoming you back again next year! We’d also like to say an extra special thank you to SeaFrance for offering a return ferry crossing as part of the winner’s prize.
If you’d like to try the French game of Petanque yourself, have a go at our online 3D Petanque game!
PV-Holidays: Beat The Euro!
Hello all,
We thought you might like to know about the latest offer from P&V! Introducing… Beat The Euro!
The Deal
PV-Holidays.com are returning travellers to the dizzy days of 2008 Euro exchange rates, saving them up to 45 per cent on the cost of summer family holidays to France or Spain. The offer is available on all P&V properties on all dates – including the school summer holidays, making it great for families!
The Discount
These latest deals can also be combined with any other P&V offer currently available, including the 15 per cent early booking discount or the 20 per cent discount on stays over two weeks.
The campaign will be running for the whole of this summer, basing its prices on the Euro to Sterling exchange rate of summer 2008 (£1 to €1.28), when holidays were around 22 per cent cheaper than earlier this month (£1 to €1.05)
The Code
To claim your discount, the discount code for Beat The Euro is: 8258. Enter it on the Beat The Euro page on the website. The offer is valid on all holidays until November 7th.
Find more information on the Beat The Euro page and as always, find a wealth of information on P&V’s website PV-Holidays.com.
PV-Holidays: Return of BBC’s Ski Sunday, launch of High Altitude!
Ski fans across the country eagerly tuned in last weekend to hear the familiar theme tune to “Ski Sunday” as it returned to our screens.
High Altitude
Snowheads will be doubly entertained for the next few weekends with the launch of a new sister show “High Altitude” which starts on the 25th January at 10pm. Each show is to be presented by ski-obsessives Graham Bell and Ed Leigh.
The show is dedicated to mountain adventure, and each week a new celebrity will set foot onto the piste to face a range of exhilarating challenges.
Celebrities who will feature in this series include:
*Model Jodie Kidd heliskiing and learning about the business of skiing off-piste.
*Actor Ralf Little ski diving down the north face of the Eiger, in the Swiss Alps.
*Ruby Players Jeremy Guscott and Brian Moore skiing the four areas of Davos in one day, finishing in the Klosters.
*Skier Noel Baxter changing his normal route, and attempting to climb up Mont Blanc, instead of skiing down it.
*Leigh and Bell visit the Remarkables mountain range in New Zealand to attempt a daring Tyrolean Traverse, involving crossing 100m, between two peaks on a single rope.
*Historian Dan Snow takes Ed Leigh to Finland to discuss the 1939 Winter War, whilst taking in some modern day winter training methods.
*Newsreader Fiona Bruce tackles one of the longest and most challenging glaciers in the world- the Jungfraujoch in Switzerland.
*Musician Simon Le Bon sailing on ice across a frozen lake in Sweden ipon a catamaran.
*Comedian Rory Bremner exploring one of the worlds hidden skiing gems- in Iran!
Ski Sunday
Ski Sunday is set to be big this season too, as the World Ski Championships take place in Val D’Isere from the 2nd-15th February 2009.
Last years winner of the world cup title went to American Bode Miller, and fans will be enthralled to see him attempt to hold onto his title.
The weekly 30 minute show will be on BBC2 at 5pm every week, with the handy red button function storing a wealth of live skiing and other highlights.
Ski Sunday Schedule
For impatient fans, we have listed the important features of each week, to save you googling!
25th January: Highlights of the Kitzbuehel men’s downhill in Austria.
1st February: Action from Schladming men’s slalom in Austria.
8th February: The World Alpine Ski Championships in Val D’Isere- featuring mens downhill.
15th February: The World Alpine Ski Championships in Val D’Isere featuring the mens slalom.
22nd February: World cup action from Sestriere in Italy with the mens giant slalom.
1st March: Highlights from the men’s giant slalom in Kranjska Gora in Slovenia and a border-cross feature with Brit number one, Zoe Gillings.
8th March: World cup action from men’s downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway.
Ski Sequence!
The theme tune to this long-standing series, is embedding nostalgically in the memories of many. Have you forgotten? Refresh here .
This year, however, the BBC have gone to great lengths to make the the new title sequence as magnificent as possible. Find out how they did it here
Ski Holidays
Have you had your piste getaway just yet? Watching this years series will only leave you wanting more.
PV-Holidays are offering 20% off, and have some great money-saving deals on their comfy self-catering apartments in France.
Here is a selection of our favourites below:
PV-Holidays Residence La Marelle
£402 (previously £502) for 7 nights, in a one-bedroom apartment, sleeps four.
Situated in La Coches, find recently renovated apartments here, suitable for the whole family. Located just 250m from the slopes and close to the resort centre, the property also offers a special children’s area, bakery and panoramic views of Mont Blanc.
PV-Holidays Maeva Residence Les Melezes
£412 (previously £515) for 7 nights in a studio cabin sleeping 3-4.
Located in the Bergers district of Alpe d’Huez, just 600m from the resort centre of Alpe d’Huez and just 100 metres from the nearest shops. With its traditional wooden architecture, the southeast facing residence boasts views of the resort. To take full advantage of the winter sports available, you can ski from the residence straight to the ski runs (300 metres away).
PV-Holidays Residence MGM Les Hauts de Chavants .
£497 (previously £597) for 7 nights in a one-bedroom apartment sleeping 3-4.
Nestled at the foot of the Aguille du Gouter in Les Houches, the property offers stunning views alongside action-packed activities. The residence has direct access to the ski slopes, with all apartments featuring a balcony.
All of the deals above are valid for stays between now and 7th February 2009. All prices are per apartment, per week and are based
on an exchange rate of £1 = €1.07 (as of 20th January 2009).
Check out the full list of our current special offers on ski breaks here.
Thanks for reading,
PV-Holidays
PV-Holidays: Top 5 Spring Ski Spa Breaks!
In order to beat the credit crunch, many people are opting for a self-catering ski break for the New Year.
Self-catering doesn’t mean you have to endure a basic stay, and after a day on the slopes it’s important to find a way to relax and unwind.
Indulging in a spa treatment is a great way to score some time out away from the kids, soothe tired limbs and prepare you for another day on the piste.
PV-Holidays offers comfortable self-catering ski holiday residences in all the leading resorts. Even better, many have fabulous spas on-site.
Here is the second part of our top ten ski-spa list, which now includes properties worthy of a spring ski break:
6.Latitudes Hotel L’Aigle des Neiges
Location:Located in the Val D’Isere right at the foot of the nearest ski slopes.
Accommodation: Rooms combine a modern décor with traditional Savoyarde style. There are also two restaurants, if you don’t feel like cooking.
Spa: The onsite Latitudes spa features Jacuzzi’s, sauna or steam rooms and beauty salon. There are also a range of massages available.
Our tip: Visit the beauty centre and pick from an either soothing or invigorating facial, to really bring out your post-ski glow!
Special offer:Current offers include 7 nights in a twin double room, from 28 February -14 March 2009 for just 1912 Euros. Find more information about the property here
7.PV-Holidays Residence L’Alpaga
Location: A relatively new residence, in the Serre-Chevalier area, ideally located in the Villeneuve La Salle, and on the summit of Ecrins National Park.
Accommodation: In addition to well-equipped kitchens, many of the apartments also have their own balcony or terrace. There is also a good choice of apartments which are perfect for families with young children.
Spa:Just a 15- minute walk from the residence, the L’Espace ThalassoForme offers saunas, Jacuzzis, jet showers and massages.
Our tip:Work your way through the luxurious treatment menu of body massages, aromatherapy and facials.
Special offer: 7 nights in a studio that sleeps four will cost you just 378 euros from 21 March- 19 April 2009. Find more pricing and availability informationhere
8.Residences MGM Les Fermes du Soleil
Location:Situated in the Carroz d’Araches area, this residence is great for groups hoping to indulge in a ski break together. Skiers can also opt for the extra food shopping and bakery ordering services. Customers can also rent out Playstation consoles to ensure an entertaining night in!
Accommodation: Larger apartments are available with many boasting large picture windows or balconies.
Spa: Have a dip in the heated pool, with free entry to various cardio-training and relaxation rooms.
Our tip: Treat yourself to an Algoterm Marine Based cosmetic treatment – we particularly recommend their exfoliation options!
Special offer:Spend 7 nights in a 2 bedroom apartment, which can sleep up to 6 people. Prices start from just 750 euros when you stay between 24- 31 January 2009. Find more information here
9.Residences MGM Les Hauts Bois
Location: Great for those who can’t resist picking up a bargain once away, this resort in Aime La Plagne sits very close to the on-site shopping centre.
Accommodation:A luxury ski resort that has large apartments which is great for large groups of skiers. Each apartment is decked out in the traditional Savoyard style, and has easy access to the ski slopes.
Spa: Guests can enjoy post-ski swim in the heated pool or workout in the spa’s exercise rooms. There’s also a tempting choice of massage and beauty treatments available.
Our tip:When you’re ski and shopped out, make your way to the treatment room and relax with an Algotherm massage.
Special offer:
There are currently two offers available for this property. Larger families will appreciate this Easter getaway offer –a 7 night stay in a 2 bedroom apartment, which will sleep up to 6, costs just 950 euros from 21 March-4 April 2009. Find more information here
10.Residences MGM La Ginabelle
Location:
Nestled in the resort of Chamonix, close to the train station, this residence is great for active skiers, due to its ski in/ski out facilities.
Accommodation:The residence is split over three traditional chalets, and offers a wide range of extra snow activities including karting on ice and paragliding!
Spa: Relax your aching muscles in the onsite saunas and steam rooms or take a dip in the pool.
Our tip: Active skiers will appreciate a relaxing dip in the bubbling Jacuzzi.
Special offer:7 nights in a 2 bedroom apartment which will sleep 5/6 costs just 890 euros from 17-31 January 2009. Find more information here
Take a look on the PV-Holidays website to find out about spa treatments all facilities in all of our top locations. Click here to visit our spa page.
Find a list of our current ski offers here
Thanks for reading,
PV-Holidays.
