Lagrange

Specialist Reports Holiday by Accommodation Self-Catering Self-Catering Multi-Destination Lagrange 

	Lagrange
168 Shepherd's Bush Road, Hammersmith, London W6 7PB			MAP
tel: (020) 7371 6111

The British distributor for Le Monde du Voyage, described as the largest European tour operator for self-catering holidays to France. Each year publishes a Ski brochure, featuring resorts in the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps; and a Summer brochure, offering self-catering residences, hotels, camp-sites in France, Spain, Portugal, Austria and Switzerland. Also other European booking offices. The summer and winter programmes combined offer 400 resorts and 800 residences.

Where

The French coastline from Normandy to Aquitaine along the Atlantic and Languedoc to Cote d'Azur on the Mediterranean, plus less crowded areas in Provence and the southern Alps. Spanish coast plus Madrid, Portugal the Costa Prata, Italy Emiglia Romagna and Tuscany, Switzerland just four resorts, and six in Austria.

Style

Mostly modern, including apartments, chalets, villas, bungalows, mobile homes, and hotels, including holiday villages. Standards are generally two or three-star.

Season

Generally April to September, though some properties may be open longer, to early November. Heating will cost extra.

Facilities

Some though not all properties will offer cots and high chairs, free of charge. Mobile home sites generally offer French language entertainment for children and kids clubs.

Extras

None.

Sample Price

A two-bedroomed apartment in peak season in France would cost around £730 including Channel ferry crossing. Early booking discounts available.