Before You Go
Practical Driving Advice
Driving in France for the First Time: Tips for a Relaxing Family Journey For many families, driving to France is…
Money
Money Matters for Family Travel in France Planning a family holiday in France is exciting — from choosing the perfect…
What you need to do before you travel to France with your dog (Updated on 22/04/26)
UK to France with Your Dog: Prep Checklist If there’s one thing you’ll notice quickly in France, it’s just how…
Travelling to France
When you are travelling to France, we understand that your pet is one of the family and you want them…
Biometric Borders: What you need to know about the new EES rules
EES stands for the Entry/Exit System, it is a new electronic border control system adopted by the European Union for…
Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road in France (2025 Edition) Updated October 2025 — essential information for driving safely and legally in…
Travelling with your dog to France
The Ultimate Dog-Friendly Travel Guide Travel between UK and France with Your Furry Friend Planning a family vacation can be…
Passport and entry changes for France in 2025
EEC and ETIAS - changes to entry formalities into France and other EU countries from 2023
Getting Ready
Getting Ready for your trip to France The last few days before your holiday are always the most stressful. The…
European Health Insurance Cards – EHIC becomes GHIC post Brexit
Brexit is now - finally - becoming established and understood. One important area for British citizens travelling to the EU…
Documents
Travel DocumentsDocuments can seem such a small matter when arranging holidays but if you don't take care to make sure…
Checklist for a happy holiday
I don't know about you, but I can't do anything without a list. And with the biggest travel weekend of…
Route Planning
Most will be using the many Sat Nav applications available for finding routes to your holiday destination. There is still…
Road signs
If you're not used to driving in France or don't have much experience then getting used to the roads and…
Preparing Your Car
If you are planning on a self-drive holiday to France with the family then taking the time to ensure that…