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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

Dertour gives you ATOL protection with every flight

A boat trip on the Seine is one of the very best ways to experience Paris
Strasbourg is one of Europe's most attractive cities
The iconic Louvre pyramid was commissioned by François Mitterrand

Destinations » France Travel Guide

Your first visit to France won't be your last - tourists are drawn back time and time again. Whether you are swept off your feet by the charm and romance of Paris, or you fall gently for the sleepy pace of life in Provence, France is a place for lovers, and will leave you spellbound.

Paris is undoubtedly one of the world's great cities, with enough monuments, museums, restaurants, theatres and shows to keep you enthralled throughout your stay. But, even if Paris makes the first claim on your affections, you should try to drag yourself away - France has so much more on offer.

The northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany are steeped in history both ancient and modern while the Loire Valley is world famous for its châteaux and the French Riviera's Nice is the epitome of chic. Meanwhile winter and mountain sports enthusiasts flock to the country's resorts in its five mountain ranges, namely the Alps, the Pyrenees, Jura, Vosges and Massif Central.

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Culture

French culture is diverse and rich - it has made numerous contributions to philosophy, art, literature and architectural wonders with examples such as Notre Dame and Mont St Michel. However this high-artistic pedigree does not detract from a love of sport, especially football, cycling and rugby, which are all supported with a patriotic fervour.

Food and drink

France's gastronomic centre is Lyon where some of the world's finest chefs design superb culinary creations. French cuisine is amongst the world's best - and reason itself to visit the country. What is typically known as French cooking is haute cuisine a collection of mainly rich and complex traditional dishes using lots of meat. A heavy emphasis is put on the sauces used in each dish and much of the preparation time is spent on this one element.

Champagne is the most famous wine producing region in the world, and even if you forego the fizz, the allure of Bordeaux's rich reds are bound to tempt.

History

Post Second World War France has regained its political prestige as one of the central states of Europe. The nation is still considered to be at the forefront of intellectual and artistic culture in the world and celebrates its varied history with pride - from the grandeur of Louis XIV's palace at Versailles to the post-modern functionalist landscape that is the Pompidou centre.

Did you know?

The name "France" comes from "Frank", a Germanic tribe that invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 6th century and founded the first independent kingdom covering most of today's France.

Facts and figures

Capital	Paris
Official language	French
Currency	€ Euro
Time zone	Central European Time
Accession to the EU	25 March 1957
Area	674,843 sq km / 260,558 sq miles
Population	65.4 million