Thursday, 8 March 2012

Let's Talk About Summer, Baby...

Spring is springing, the sun is shining (sort of) and the weather is warming up! Yes, now that the weird winter weather seems to have been banished (warm, cold, snowy, muggy - make up your mind!), we are getting seriously excited about the prospect of long, light evenings, ice cream as a viable main course option and summer holiday planning. After all, what better way to while away an afternoon or five than by contemplating the where, when and who with of your summer jaunt across the Channel?

If this has you reaching for your passport quicker than you can say 'make mine a croissant', then look no further as we have put together a few of our favourite resorts to give you some destination inspiration....

Tucked away from the dramatic coastal winds at the mouth of Brittany's Odet river, Bendot is a real Breton charm. Perfect for anyone in need of a nostalgic week or two by the seaside, the resorts sandy beaches and picture-perfect marina are crying out for a long afternoon exploring their hidden charms and unspoilt scenery. And, if all that nautical charm wasn't enough for you (or if the Brittany weather turns out to be a 'reliable' as Britain's...), make your way to one of the resort's crêperies for some pancake-based goodness. For extra Breton brownie points, make your's a Calvados-doused crêpe suzette. Bon Appetit indeed!
The newly built Les Jardins d'Arvor, in the very centre of Benodet, are the ideal base for anyone with their heart set on exploring this idyllic corner of France this summer. Plus, we still have a mighty tempting 5% early booking discount on selected dates until March 16th...

If being buffeted by Brittany's coastal breeze is perhaps not quite your idea of holiday heaven, make like the Arctic Tern and head south! Serious sun seekers should find that the lively town of Sainte-Maxime on the Cote d'Azur has everything their heart desires and more, thanks to crystal clear waters, glorious Riveria sunshine and damn fine people watching courtesy of the many millionaire's yachts jostling for space in the harbour and the jaw-dropping villas in the town itself. Live the film star life for an afternoon or two by indulging by taking a trip to nearby Saint Tropez or Cannes. Well, if you can't feel like a million bucks whilst you're holiday, when can you, eh?
Whether your budget stretches to Champagne or just plain ol' sparkling wine, Lagrange has summer accommodation in Sainte-Maxime sorted. From smart self-catered apartments with a shared pool (Port Marine) located just 150m from the beach, to villas with private pools complete with totally tantalising early booking discounts on offer until 16/04 (Le Carre Beauchene), we have something to put a smile on everyone's face...

Sometimes, Lagrange just needs to get away from it all for a moment's relaxation and the chance to gather our thoughts. To do this, we head to Provence (naturally, none of this lounging on the sofa in track pants business here...) , take a deep breath and revel in the intoxicating aroma of lavender, olives and fresh Provençal air. Fab-u-lous. For a summer getaway that just oozes pure escapism and indulgence, Saint-Trinit ticks all the right boxes - warm weather, stunning scenery and a whole host of regional specialities just waiting to be sampled.
The picture-perfect Le Claux du Puits in Saint-Trinit is the ideal base for a week or two of Provençal living - a handful of self-catered apartments and holiday homes clustered together offering impressive views over Mont Ventoux. Plus, we still have early booking discounts in place until mid-April so there are still plenty bargains to be had!

Don't forget, there is always a friendly member of the Lagrange reservations team at the other end of the phone if you need some more advice or holiday hints! Call 020 7371 6111 if you fancy a chat...