Autumn, the hidden gem for smart holidaymakers
Leafing through our autumn vacation brochure means discovering the best-kept secret of French tourism: that magical season when France is decked out in flamboyant colors, when tourist sites finally breathe, and when your vacation budget works miracles. It’s why some people swear by September, October or November as the best time to go.
Our autumn vacation catalog AZUREVA unveils this blessed period when temperatures remain mild, when light becomes professional photography (everyone is beautiful in autumn light), and when you can finally visit that castle without waiting in line for two hours. Between the festive grape harvest, the blazing forests and the last warm rays, autumn is the VIP vacation season.
Autumn, when France becomes a tableau vivant
September: summer goes on forever
In our autumn vacation brochure, September is the month for clever kids. Back to school? Never heard of it! While everyone’s back on the subway, working, sleeping, you’re enjoying deserted beaches, summer temperatures (the sea has never been so warm), and prices that have melted like ice in the sun.
It’s the perfect time for families with young children, couples with no schooling commitments, or retirees who have finally got the hang of the system. Establishments are still running at full capacity, but in a more relaxed, authentic atmosphere.
October: the color show
Our autumn vacation brochure gives pride of place to October, the month when nature puts on its most beautiful display. Forests become tableaux vivants, vineyards are dressed in gold and purple, and every stroll becomes an impromptu photo shoot. It’s the month of mushrooms (if you know how to recognize them), roasted chestnuts, and those evenings when the sweater becomes your best friend.
November: the discreet charm of the off-season
The autumn vacation brochure reveals why November deserves your attention. Sure, you’ll need an umbrella, but it’s also the month when you have the sights all to yourself, when accommodation fireplaces come into their own, and when rates are so low you can afford the view suite.
Autumn destinations: a cosy version of France
Sea and ocean: spectacular storms and unexpected mildness
Our autumn vacation brochure takes you on a voyage of discovery along a metamorphosed coastline. The Atlantic becomes theater, with its great equinox tides and spectacular storms that you can watch from the warmth of your bay windows. It’s the perfect time for invigorating strolls along the beach, seafood platters by the fire, and those moments when you have the beach all to yourself.
The Mediterranean in autumn is a local’s secret: the water is still warm in September-October, the villages are finally accessible and the restaurants are back to their normal rhythm. Our establishments in the South take advantage of this golden autumn, when everything is still open, but without the hustle and bustle of summer. The low-angled light turns every cove into a postcard.
Campaign: an explosion of flavours and colors
The countryside pages of our autumn vacation brochure celebrate the harvest season and its flamboyant colors. It’s a time when markets overflow with bizarre gourds, crisp apples and fresh walnuts. Our vacation villages become base camps for mushroom-picking, winery visits and walks through russet forests.
Périgord smells of truffles and foie gras, Burgundy is bustling with the harvest, Alsace is already preparing its markets… Our autumn vacation brochure details these regions where autumn is not the end, but the beginning, of evenings by the fireside, simmering dishes and breathtaking landscapes.
Mountains: the magical in-between seasons
Autumn in the mountains, according to our autumn vacation brochure, is that suspended moment between summer and winter. The peaks are already dusted with snow, while the valleys blaze with a thousand colors. It’s the perfect season for hiking without the heat, for late-night blueberry picking, for those moments when you have the trails to yourself.
Our mountain accommodations make the most of this unique season: still long days for exploring, cool evenings that justify raclette (as if you needed an excuse), and that special atmosphere where the mountains are slowly preparing for winter.
Lodging packages: your cozy autumn
Vacation villages: a new family atmosphere
In our autumn brochure, the vacation villages reveal their more intimate side. Gone are the big tables of 20, replaced by small groups that form naturally. The activity leaders have more time for each family, the activities are more personalized, and the “big family house” atmosphere takes on its full meaning.
Children’s clubs operate during the All Saints’ vacation with special programs: autumn cooking workshops, crafts with forest treasures, storytelling evenings by the fireside. Full board becomes even more enjoyable when the weather outside cools down: homemade soups, stews, apple pies… Our autumn brochure details the little pleasures that make great memories.
Vacation residences: your independent cocoon
The residences featured in our autumn vacation brochure are perfect for those who want to hibernate at their own pace. Just imagine: your own cosy apartment, the chance to come home from the market with your arms full of local produce, and the chance to relax in the comfort of your own home.
the freedom to spend the day in your pyjamas if you feel like it (we all have the right).
Autumn in a residence also means taking advantage of really attractive rates to treat yourself to something bigger, better and longer. Residences with fireplaces become the stars of the season, as do those with views of the forests that change color every day.
Campsite: the last fires before wintering
Our autumn brochure presents campsites that extend the season. September remains ideal for camping: cool nights perfect for a good night’s sleep, still-warm days, and that charming end-of-summer atmosphere. Pitches are spacious (more choice), sanitary facilities are never crowded, and barbecue evenings take on a special flavor.
Autumn mobile homes, according to our autumn vacation brochure, are the perfect compromise: heating for cool mornings, a terrace for sunny lunches, and prices that make you forget July prices. Some campsites even organize theme weekends: mushrooms, Halloween, grape harvest…
Hotels: autumn comfort
The hotels in our autumn vacation brochure play the cocooning card. This is the season when the spa comes into its own, when the bar with fireplace becomes the evening gathering place, when the cosy rooms make you want to sleep in.
The seaside establishments offer “storm” weekends to admire the spectacle from the panoramic restaurant. Country restaurants focus on seasonal cuisine. The mountains are slowly preparing for winter. Each hotel has its own autumn personality.
FAQ: your autumn questions about our brochure
- Which establishments remain open in autumn?
Our autumn vacation brochure clearly indicates the opening periods. Many close at the end of October, but some remain open all year round. Hotels and residences are your best allies in November.
- The weather’s not too fickle?
The autumn vacation brochure doesn’t lie: pack an umbrella AND sunglasses. Autumn is unpredictable, but that’s part of its charm. Besides, a little rain never spoils a vacation (especially with the right equipment).
- Are there any more animations?
Our detailed brochure: during school vacations, full program! Outside the vacations, it’s quieter, but the teams still offer activities: games evenings, guided walks, cooking workshops…
- Are the pools still open?
The autumn vacation brochure specifies for each facility: indoor always, outdoor usually until the end of September. Some are even heated to prolong the pleasure!
- Is it really cheaper?
Our autumn vacation brochure shows rates up to 40% lower than in summer! Enough to treat yourself to full board, a room with a view, or simply to stay longer.
- Are restaurants and shops open?
The brochure is honest: some seaside resorts close after September. But our establishments are maintaining their services, and there are still some good addresses open all year round.
Receive your autumn vacation brochure
Our AZUREVA autumn vacation brochure is your passport to discovering France in all its glory. Available free of charge as a download or by post from https://www.azureva-vacances.com/fr/contact/#brochure, it will arrive as an invitation to enjoy this magical season.
Stroll through it with a steaming cup of tea, let yourself be tempted by these destinations that take on a whole new dimension in autumn, and get ready to experience a different, authentic vacation, where time seems to slow down for better enjoyment. Autumn with AZUREVA means returning home refreshed, amazed and with just one desire: to do it all over again!
