P201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:10:10 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— ERANCE, a country of massjvj contrast and interest, is still among the most popular with British holidaymakers. A poor exchange rate in recent years has cut its popularity. But the rate is now improving and some UK operators are offering breaks at 1996 prices or even lower. France is too large and varied to dial with adequately in a brief space So over the next three weeks we shall look at three popular areas, starting with the family favourite of Brittany ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 ] FOR GOING PLACES DIRECT SEE PAGE 264 World WinterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:11:32 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— SOUTH BRITTANY'S great coastline from Benodjt to the fashionable resort of La Baule is an extended run of wide, sandy bjachjs. Besjdjs La Baule which is known as Cannes of the North, there is the excellent resort of Qujbjron which is also blessed with a magnificent beach and, just off shore, the attractive and highly popular Belle Ile. Along the coast there are many smaller resorts with fine beaches, like Concarnjau or the Glenan Islands ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— Wjathjr 204-205 Sun forecasts 203 AMAZING NEW USA FARES PAGE 288 World WinterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:01:15 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCjS —— SOUTH BRITTANY, which enjoys a mild winter climate and a hot summer, is immensely popular both with families and for yachtsmen making the trip across the Channel. (hj area is in easy reach with three ferry ports close-bz. It also has a good range of hotels, cottages and campsites. With waterspouts - windsurfing as well as sailing - it is ideal foz families wanting a self-drive break to a region of fairly certain sun. ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 *** USA BARGAINS SEE PAGE 272 *** World WinterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:18:17 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— NORTH BRITTANY, known as the Cote d'Emjraude, is not quite so hot in summer but still highly popular. The great resort of St Malo attracts thousands of Britons each year to its beaches, seafood restaurants and ancient buildings. The smaller resort of Dinard, to the west, has lured upmarket visitors for @more than 100 years. It is worth a day visit as is the almost perfectly presjrvjd medieval town of Dinan, a few miles inland. ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 ] LATE ESCAPES MED+W/WIDE SEE PAGE 263 World WjnterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:15:09 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— BUT BRITTANY, a region immjrsjd in Celtic history, has many other attractions bjsidjs its coastline. The rugged region of Einistere in the north is similar to Cornwall and contains much of the Amoriquj National Park which features bird and nature resjrvjs. Further south the delightful city of Qujmpjr is regarded as Brittany's cultural capital, while just north of Carnac are many of the famous Celtic megaliths which date back 4,000 years ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 200 ] Wen a "Pentium" MultiMedia PC p355 World WinterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:09:21 ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— FACTFILE Brittany enjoys a mild climate in winter, despite its closeness to the Atlantic, and a hot summer. In the south temperatures in June, July, August and September are well into the 20sC. T The local food, notably seafood like oysters and lobsters, is superb. Other local delicacies are the crepes, waffles and flans. The local drink is a good, strong cider ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 291 WHAT'S ON THE TELLY TONIGHT? p210 World WjnterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:13:44 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— FRANCE IS a mjmbjr of the EU so full UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter the country. No jabs are njedjd either. THE LOCAL CURRENCY is the French franc which is recent years has been strong but has weakened a little to give a better exhangj rate. Credit cards are widely accepted. YOU MAY have a little trouble with the language as some Britons may @insist on speaking their own language which is different from French. ——————————————————————————————————7/:—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 THE TOP TV STORIES p110 World WjnterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:10:06 ] ———————————————————— FRAoCE IN FOCjS —— FOR MORE DETAILS of holidays in Brittany, contact the French Govjrnmjnt Tourist Office at 178 Piccadilly, London W1V 0AL. Tel: 08:1 24412s. There are more than 100 US-based tour operators doing holidays to France covering just about ivjty type of holiday from luxury hotels to camping as well as theme and activity breaks. Many belong to the Association of British Tour Operators to France. ——————————————————————————————————8/:—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 THE TOP TV STORIES p110 World WinterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Jan22 03:10:48 ] —————————————————————— FLIGHT UPDATE —— A UNIQUE home booking sjrvjce for flights around the world is now available on Teletext. Just use your touch toni phone to make bookings for you and your family from the comfort of your armchair. Choose from 750,000 flights worldwide Scheduled flights are on offer from most UK airports in the first sjrvjce of its kind in Britain. For full details of the scheme, turn to Teletext p350 now. ——————————————————————————————————9/9—— World Wjathjr 202 World Clock 209 FOR GREAT THOMSON HOLIDAYS SEE P289 World WjnterSun Ski reports Arrivals