In 1994, travel from the UK to France was revolutionised by the opening of the Channel Tunnel; an undersea rail link between Folkestone in Kent, England and Coquelles, near Calais in northern France. Almost two hundred years after the idea was originally suggested, the completion of the tunnel at last provided travellers with cars, who […]

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Are you feeling stressed out by work lately? Do you need a vacation but are hesitant if your savings can shoulder the cost? Maybe so. But there are already some creditors that allow vacation loans. You may opt to take advantage of these to go visit the Eiffel Tower and some other France tourist destinations. […]

Thought a chateau was beyond your means? Think again. Sure, buying a fairytale castle outright may still be the stuff of dreams, unless you’ve won the lottery, but there are ways the average second-home buyer can get themselves a piece of the Champagne lifestyle without robbing a bank. Buying outright For the incredibly fortunate few, […]

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