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Looking for great city break deals? France is the perfect destination for a short break and getaway. A brief journey across the English Channel by bus, ferry, train or plane, France’s diverse regions offer British and Irish visitors a wide variety of options for cheap short breaks and weekends away. If you are planning a cheap last minute holiday, a changing selection of these discounted breaks, chosen by the France Tourism Development Agency, can be seen in this section of the Affordable France website. Paris is a favorite destination for a city break with many first-time and regular visitors to France, whatever the time of year. In spite of its expensive reputation, a cheap weekend holiday in Paris is possible – take a look at the deals in this section of the Affordable France website. And keep an eye out for cheap fares and special promotions from bus, train, ferry and airline companies too in the ‘Transport’ section. France offers a variety of cities for you to plan a last minute city break. Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France invites you to taste French cuisine while visiting St Jean, the old town, and the silk workers’ district Croix Rousse – both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The cities of the south are always popular for short breaks thanks to the temperate Mediterranean climate. There’s never been a better time to visit France’s oldest city, Marseille, as it will be European Capital of Culture in 2013 – look out for cheap deals on the Affordable France website. On the Riviera, Italianate Nice is the perfect place for a city break and beach holiday while in the west, Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, is an ancient university city that knows how to party in the heart of Camargue. Toulouse, in Midi-Pyrénées, is known as the Pink City and invites you to discover its traditional dish ‘le cassoulet’ while enjoying a stroll along the Canal du Midi. You can also have a legendary wine tasting in Bordeaux, known as the ‘French sleeping beauty’ or discover Lille’s cultural attraction in Northern France after a short journey by Eurostar. So whatever kind of city break whets your appetite, keep checking the Affordable France website for cheap offers – and look forward to a wonderful weekend away. |