France is a wonderful place for anyone to travel to, from young people to the elderly and solo travellers to groups. It offers beautiful scenery, courtesy of the Loire Valley, often referred to as the Garden of France. Its beauty is breathtaking and its history enthralling. The city of Orleans in this part of France is the hometown of one of the country's most revered residents - Joan of Arc.

France is also famous for its wine and, of course, Champagne. The region is famous for the sparkling wine that bears its name. Located in the north east of the country, the area attracts many visitors due to the world-famous wine. But there is more to the area than meets the eye, with majestic forests that allow those with a love of walks and water sports to indulge their passion.

Other top French wine regions include Bordeux and Burgundy. Burgundy produces Beaujolais and Chablis, two of the most popular wines in France, while Bordeux is probably one of the most well-known wine regions in the country.

Cote d'Azur, in the south of France, is another popular destination. Nice, the capital of the region, fulfils the old cliche by having something for everyone. Beaches - yes. They are pebbly, but there are lots of them and they are clean. Art - yes. Major museums like the Musse Marc Chagall have plenty to keep art buffs entertained. Music - yes. A huge jazz festival takes place in July. Food and drink - most certainly. Michelin-starred chefs, culinary delights and a huge variety of eating places make France's fifth largest city a popular choice when booking a holiday to this country.

So, whether you are looking for beaches or snow-capped mountains, shopping and dining or swimming and walking, France has a region to suit everyone. And those specifically looking for winter sports holidays are almost certain to fins somewhere within their budget and level of ability on the slopes.