<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[France Holiday House]]></title><description><![CDATA[France Holiday House]]></description><link>https://www.franceholidayhouse.co.nz/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:37:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.franceholidayhouse.co.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Under a Blazing Sky: Occitanie Braces for a Long, Hot Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[In France, the latest heatwave has pushed temperatures toward 40C in parts of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.franceholidayhouse.co.nz/post/under-a-blazing-sky-occitanie-braces-for-a-long-hot-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a38b42f6eab84e60608b4bf</guid><category><![CDATA[EDM Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:09:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/359f74_f0eec69a77c641e28fa38ed978782392~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Piers Menhinick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[France's New Entry/Exit System (EES) – why Kiwis are running into trouble with the new Schengen rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrivals and departures through France have become more time-consuming and confusing than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.franceholidayhouse.co.nz/post/frances-new-entry-exit-system-ees-schengen-rules</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a38acd06eab84e60608a13a</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/359f74_55b5bd2e318442c1bc170f018057a9a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Piers Menhinick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renting a car in France: 10 tips to avoid extra costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[There can be hidden traps and expenses when you rent a car in France. Here's 10 easy tips to help sidestep problems when renting a car. 1. Reserve in advance Booking in advance can save up to 15-20%, and you’ll have more chance of getting your choice of vehicle, rather than settling for what is ‘left’. 2. Compare prices, read reviews You can use comparison websites such as Carigami, Liligo and Rentalcars, but sometimes going directly to the rental company website can also be the best value...]]></description><link>https://www.franceholidayhouse.co.nz/post/renting-a-car-in-france-10-tips-to-avoid-extra-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a388f216eab84e6060853c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:35:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/359f74_d306aa2f634e46b1a095538c283400ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Piers Menhinick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occitanie – best mid-budget region to live in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Occitanie has been named as the best mid-budget region in France to re-locate to, and for good reason. The region is home to five of the 30 sunniest towns in France. The region is less expensive than the national average, making it a more affordable place to settle. For example, in the popular area of the Languedoc, property prices are below the national average, at €2,738 per square metre compared to €3,064. Plus, the region is packed with historical and cultural interest, from the Roman...]]></description><link>https://www.franceholidayhouse.co.nz/post/occitanie-best-mid-budget-region-to-live-in-france</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a388d201640018cc8c3163a</guid><category><![CDATA[EDM Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:22:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/359f74_30ce77522f6f4385832eb5ecd4d76b11~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Piers Menhinick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tour de France is coming through town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tour kicks off in north-east France on July 5th and makes it’s way down south, passing through the Languedoc towards the end of the second week. Stage 15 finishes in the nearby medieval city of Carcassonne on Sunday 20th July, followed by a rest day on the 21st, where teams will relocate to Montpellier, only 45 mins from Marseillan. Stage 16 rolls out of Montpellier on Tuesday 22nd, heading north through the Hérault region to the ‘Giant of Provence’ – Mont Ventoux – where the peloton...]]></description><link>https://www.franceholidayhouse.co.nz/post/the-tour-de-france-is-coming-through-town</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a388636bfacb36e35467065</guid><category><![CDATA[EDM Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/359f74_d6d5cee83ce1443ba0dabeefd5ea4290~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Piers Menhinick</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>