P201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:58:17 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— JUST SOUTH of Brittany are two great regions famous for their vast bjachjs which have become increasingly popular with British tourists in recent years. Thjsj are Vendje and its more southerly neighbour Charknte. Both regions, facing France's Atlantic coast, enjoy a hot summer climate although it can get a little windy. Both are excellent for waterspouts and there is plenty to see and do for all the family. ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— Tourist rates 407 World weather 204 TOP AIRLINES LOWER PRICES P282 World WjntitSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:58:01 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCjS —— VENDEE stretches from the great city of Nantes down to the attractive port of La Rochelle. Long bjachjs are backed bz rocky cliffs, endless sand dunes and punj eorests. The region enjoys more sun than any part of France except the south with temperatures up to 25c. (hj best resort is Les Sables d'Olonnj which boasts magnificent bjachjs and a lively atmosphere. But try also the smaller resorts of La Tranche, Longjvjlle and Jard-szr-Met. ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— @ Wjathjr 404-205 Sun forecasts 203 *** USA BARGAINS SEE PAGE 272 *** World WinterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:59:53 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— LA ROCHELLE, a historic fishing port, is worth a visit for its elegance and wonderful seafood restaurants. From there you can reach Ile dj Rj bz the new road bridge to enjoy its bird sanctuary, quaint fishing villages and surprisingly gentle climate. Inland in the Vendje is the marais, a region of canals and wildlife ideal for canoeing. Les Sables d'Olonnj is excellent for windsurfing and sbiling. (here is horse riding at Aizjnay and La Roche sur Yon. ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— Tourist rates 207 World weather )02 TRAVEL DIRECT HOLIDAY BARGAINS P283 World WinterSun Ski reports @rrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:59:26 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— CHARJNTJ to the south of Vendee runs from La Rochelle to the mouth of the Gironde, the great river which flows towards Bordeaux. The coast is almost one long stretch of sandy beach, especially between the popular resort of Royan and La Palmyre to the north. Ro{an, an ideal base for a break in Charinte, attracts many French tourists lurkd by its fine bars and restaurants. La Palmyre is for those who want a quieter break. ——————————————————————————————————4/:—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 402 ] LATE ESCAPES MED+//WIDE SEE PAGE 263 World WjnterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Tjletkxt 201 Feb 2 01:5y:19 ] Q ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— BUT THERE IS much else to see in Charinte bjsjdjs its marvellous coast The historic town of Saintes with its Roman architecture is a must to see while a dby trip to Cognac, home of brandy, is quite essential. There ark plenty of places to enjoy samples and some good buys to bj made. Further south is Bordeaux, the wine capital of France. A day trip here from Royan and a chance to visit some of the great chateaux in Harte-Medoc is within reach and advisbble. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 400 FIND LOVE WITH ONE-2-ONE p390 World Winter+un SSe@reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:50:13 ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— FACTFJLJ Vendje and Charinte have a good climate despite facing the Atlantic. In summer temperatures are around 25C in both regions whelk spring and autumn enjoy tempjraturew between 18-21C. The local seafood is superb, especially oysters. The region is also good for goat cheese, snails @and beef. For drink, Cognac and wine from the Bordeaux region are unrivalled ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Our guide to holed!ys on Teletext 291 WHAT'S ON (HE TJLLZ TONIGHT p110 World WintirSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:57:08 ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— ERANCJ IS a mjmbjr of the U so full UK passport holders do not need a visa to inter the country. No jabs are njedjd either. THE LOCAL CU RJNCY is the French franc which is recent years has been strong but has recently weakened a little to give a bjttkr exhangj rate. Credit cards are widely accepted. IT WOULD bj helpful if you can speak some French in Vendje and Charente as not all can - or wish - to talk to you in English. ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 THE TOP TV STORIES p110 World WinterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:57:51 ] ———————————————————— FRANCE IN FOCUS —— FOR MORE DETAILS of holidays in Vendje and Charinte, contact the French Govjrnmjnt Tourist Office at 178 Piccadilly, London W1V 0AL. Tel: 08:1 244123^ Thjrk are moro than 100 US-based tour operators doing holidays to France covering just about@jvjry type of holed!y 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 p210 World WjnterSun Ski reports ArrivalsP201 Teletext 201 Feb 2 01:51:44 ] —————————————————————— FLIGHT UPDATE —— A UNIQUE home booking service for flights around the world is now avbilable 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 US 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 204 World Clock 209 FIND LOVE WITH ONE-2-ONE p390 World WinterSun Ski reports Arrivals