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Families who are looking for a last minute summer holiday can still pick up some great deals from European accommodation specialist P&V, which is offering up to 45 percent off family holidays in Europe for the rest of the school, summer holidays. These bargains are available from Saturday 22nd August to Saturday 5th September 2009.

P&V currently operates self-catering apartments and hotel accommodation throughout France, all of which are eligible for a ‘Eurobuster’ discount of at least 22 per cent. The deal has been introduced to offer the Euro-Sterling exchange rate of 2008 when holidays were at least 22 per cent cheaper than they are today. Holidays of two weeks or more will also be eligible for an additional 20 per cent long stay discount. Read more…

Frenchleasebacks.co.uk, agents for luxury new build apartments and leaseback developments in France, announced today that prices of two bedroom apartments in the prestigious Jardin Pastorelli development in Nice are to be reduced by 30,000 euros for 30 days or until all the remaining units are sold. This has been a popular development which was launched late in 2008, with nearly 90% of all units now sold.
The French property market has shown itself to be significantly more robust than the UK. Data on house price movements in France is published by the State regulated Notaries. The figures for the Cote D’Azur region rose by an average of 7.9% in the year to December 2007, whilst last year prices still rose by 3.7%.
Guy Stephenson, director, Frenchleasebacks.co.uk comments, “This prestigious development is in the centre of Nice, less than 5 minutes from the shops and restaurants and around 10 minutes from the famous sea front. The apartments will make fantastic second homes or rental investments, as demand in this region has historically been very strong. We are expecting the remaining units to sell within days.” www.Frenchleasebacks.co.uk
Direct link:

http://www.frenchleasebacks.co.uk/acatalog/provence_french_riviera_new_construction.html

For further information, visit www.frenchleasebacks.co.uk, call +44 (20) 8874 2119 or email gs@frenchleasebacks.co.uk
For details of other properties available, visit www.frenchleasebacks.co.uk

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For further press information:
Guy Stephenson 020 8333 9125, 07980 241 558

French ski accommodation specialist P&V is offering up to 30% off its Latitudes Hotels in the French Alps, leading to savings of over £500 on selected properties between 14th March – 11th April 2009.

The Latitudes Hotels are centrally located in some of France’s top ski resorts including Arc 1800, Val D’Isère and Courchevel. All offer ski-in, ski-out facilities and many feature swimming pools and spa facilities.

All prices quoted are for a double room, sleeping up to two adults, for seven nights and do not include flights or transfers. The offers are valid on bookings made up to seven days before arrival. For more information, please visit: http://www.pv-holidays.com or call 0870 026 7144. Read more…

French ski-accommodation specialist PV-Holidays is welcoming the early start to this year’s ski season by announcing special early-bird deals of up to 50% off ski breaks throughout December. The company now has over a quarter of its ski-properties open for business in the French Alps to accommodate skiers keen to take advantage of the early snowfall.

At the time of writing, snow forecasts predicted excellent skiing conditions into the New Year with up to 115cm of snow in Val Thorens, 80cm in Les Deux Alpes, 140cm in La Plagne and 60cm in Meribel.

All of the deals below are valid for stays between now and 31st December 2008. All prices are per apartment, per week and are based on an exchange rate of £1 = €1.121 (as of 12th December 2008). All apartments come fully furnished and include a fully equipped kitchen area and living room. Read more…

French holiday specialist PV-Holidays has announced a number of savings for those wanting to spend Christmas on the slopes this year, with up to 20% off accommodation at a number of ski properties throughout France from 20th – 27th December 2008.

The special offers are valid for a number of properties based all over France and include prominent resorts in the Alps such as Chamonix, Val d’Isère and Courchevel. The deals are available to suit any range of budgets, with a weeks stay starting from just £16 per person per night. All deals can be found on PV-Holiday’s website at:

http://www.pv-holidays.com/ski_accommodation_france.php

Below we have listed our top choices for spending Christmas in the snow, whatever your budget. Unless otherwise stated, prices are based per apartment for seven nights on an accommodation only basis: Read more…

Actavis in France was formally launched on 23rd October at a one-day conference held at the Centre Étoile-Saint Honoré, close to the Champs Elysées in Paris.

Actavis started preparing its greenfield operation in France in 2007, to market and sell Actavis products on the French market. The Group’s offices in the country are located in Le Plessis-Robinson just outside Paris. About 80 Gx products are already on the market.

About 120 guests attended the conference whose theme was: “Economic changes, sustainable development: What impacts and what role for health professionals?”

Sigurdur Oli Olafsson, Actavis Group’s CEO addressed the conference which was also attended by Svend Andersen, EVP of Sales and Marketing in Western Europe.

Philippe Ranty, Managing Director for Actavis in France, presented Actavis, its growth story and strategy and introduced the products and services available to the French market.

PV-Holidays, the European specialist in self catering accommodation, will be appearing at World Travel Market between the 10th and 13th November 2008 and would like to meet with all trade contacts, agents, operators, MICE specialists and bedbanks.

PV-Holidays will have its own booth at the Maison de la France stand (EM420) and is inviting potential clients and partners to meet with them, without an appointment, on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th November to discuss future business ventures.

PV-Holidays’ appearance at World Travel Market comes at an exciting time for the company as it has just celebrated its 40th birthday and continues to develop its offerings in many major European cities. So far this year for example, PV-Holiday’s Adagio brand has opened four new city aparthotels in Strasbourg, Basel, Annecy and Paris. Listed on the French Stock market, the company has an annual turnover of €1.4 billion and welcomes over 6.6 million guests through its portfolio of properties annually.

The operator, also known as Pierre et Vacances, aims to build its brand and customer base in the UK, positioning itself as the leading provider of self-catering holidays to France and the Mediterranean. The vast range includes everything from simple two star budget apartments to multi-activity holiday villages and four star luxury hotels in some of Europe’s finest cities. Read more…

European holiday specialist PV-Holidays has bolstered its portfolio of Parisian properties with the opening of the brand new Adagio City Aparthotel Paris Opéra.

Located on Rue Caumartin in the fashionable Opéra Garnier district and close to many luxury boutiques, theatres and top-class brasseries, the Aparthotel boasts a first class location. The property also benefits from a close proximity to two of the capitals most renowned department stores on Haussmann Boulevard: Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps.

Adagio City Aparthotel Opéra comprises 99 luxury apartments ranging from two person studios to one-bedroom apartments sleeping four. Each apartment is stylishly decorated and all are air-conditioned. The property also includes an exercise room, wifi Internet access in all rooms and communal areas and even a separate business centre. Prices start from £170 per night for a two-person studio apartment.

PV-Holidays’ Adagio brand specialises in serviced apartments in city centre locations and already boasts ten Aparthotels in the French capital. The Aparthotel Paris Opéra is the first to be located in the Opéra Garnier district and its location alongside both the business and shopping district makes it an ideal stopover for both business trips and a long weekend.

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European holiday specialist PV-Holidays has announced special offers at its stunning Adagio Paris Tour Eiffel Aparthotel with savings of up to 20% for those wishing to take a short break to the French capital between October 18 and November 11.

Ideally situated on the bank of the Seine, the Adagio Paris Tour Eiffel Aparthotel offers unrivalled panoramic views across the city and its most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Invalides and the Trocadero.

Located in the lively 15th district, the luxury apartments allow visitors to get the most out of Parisian life whilst still maintaining a ‘home from home’ atmosphere. The property comprises 375 luxury apartments, each fitted with contemporary furnishings and a fully fitted kitchen. A fitness area, swimming pool, cardio-training room and Jacuzzi are also conveniently located on site.

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European holiday specialist PV-Holidays has several special offers at some of its most popular seaside properties throughout France. This week’s deals all offer 20 per cent off the standard price for a minimum of two-nights stay between 18 and 26 October. All properties can be booked up to one day prior to arrival with no extra charge.

Belle Dune Holiday Village, Picardy

Belle Dune resort in Picardy, North West France, is a lakeside eco-village, nestled in a preserved natural area of sand dunes and surrounded by pine trees. The resort is totally traffic free and has pedestrian and cycle tracks arranged throughout. The resort also offers easy access to the Belle Dune 18-hole golf course, which covers more than three miles and is ranked amongst France’s finest ten courses. Prices start from £725 per week for a three-bedroom studio sleeping five.

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