The Pays de la Loire is mild and generally cool but also one of the sunniest regions of France. It's climate is greatly influenced by the Atlantic ocean and summer temperatures rarely rise above 80 ° F Courses run every year from March to June and August to November 2008 Dates Classic Course: 29 Mar, 19 Apr, 03 May, 10 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov Advanced Course: 7 Jun, 04 Oct, 15 Nov

Citizens of the EU (European Union), Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand and the USA do not need a visa to visit France as tourists (staying no longer than 3 months). Passports should be valid for atleast 6 months Euro