Family motoring holidays in France will be the fashionable choice this year, according to Irish Ferries. They have joined forces with Pierre & Vacances to offer what they claim is the best range of top quality self-catering accommodation in France.

Discounts on accommodation of up to 25 percent on 2 week holidays are on offer. This can be reduced by a further 15% by booking more than 90 days In advance. An added bonus comes in the form of a free Irish Ferries return Car trip to Britain for all who book a standard return car trip for two on Their direct services to France during June, July or August.

The Pierre & Vacances holiday offering consists of long and short breaks In hundreds of top seaside resorts. All are located in attractive and Easily accessible destinations that include all of the most popular regions such as Brittany, Normandy, Vendee, Aquitaine and Cote d'Azur. Inland Destinations such as the Loire Valley, Paris and the French Alps also feature.

Properties include studio, 1 and 2-bed apartments, and 1, 2 and 3 bed Houses at selected resorts. Rental options include flexible arrival and Departure days outside high season, leaving customers free to choose any sailing from Ireland.

Bookings can be made on-line at Irish Ferries Holidays or by telephone to 0818 300 400 (N.I. 00353 818 300 400).