Discover France Wins Coveted French Affairs Social Media Award

Parker, CO, November 05, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Discover France, the leader in self-guided cycling, hiking and walking tours throughout France, has been named “Most Creative Tour Operator on Social Media Networks” in the 2010 French Affairs awards. The annual event is hosted by the French Government Tourist Office, Atout France, and features prestigious tour operators and agencies that are based in the United States.

Discover France specializes in active vacations that feature a variety of activities that range in skill level from easy to challenging to suit the needs of any traveler. They offer creative itineraries that feature the best of each region at the greatest possible value and provide exciting and unique opportunities to discover French culture and lifestyle.

In addition to cycling and walking tour vacations in France, other out-of-the-ordinary experiences are available such as Tour de France Tours and specialty trips for honeymooners. They offer a wide range of self-guided tours as well as many France travel services that can be chosen on an "a la carte" basis.

The French Affairs Awards was held on October 24th and 25th in San Francisco, CA, by invitation only.

Voting was carried out by the staff at Atout France along with some outside contributors from the industry and the winners were determined based on the criteria set and the nominations that came in.

Discover France was awarded the prize in the newest category dedicated to social media activities based on their outstanding presence and dedication through popular social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and their own company blog. They were also nominated in additional categories, such as Most Extensive Offers, as they have been in years past. The French Awards are considered a prestigious recognition and the winners receive valuable marketing, publications and press opportunities.

Discover France has over 17 years of experience in unique tours of France providing the best trips, itineraries, and value to customers from anywhere in the world visiting France. They have established themselves as a leader in the travel industry and continue to offer outstanding travel opportunities that allow their clients to experience their destination in their own unique way.

For more information on Discover France, or to book your own unique tour, visit http://www.discoverfrance.com. Or find them through their many social media outlets:

Twitter - @discoverfrance

Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Discover-France/62220346222

Blog: http://www.discoverfrance-adventures.com/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CyclingFrance

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