Halcyon Leisure - French Holiday Homes

31/08/2026

🇫🇷✈️ A little travel update!

Still no need to worry about ETIAS just yet — applications aren’t open, so there’s still nothing to apply for nor pay for at the moment.

At Halcyon Leisure, we’ll always keep you updated with any changes that might affect your holiday. And if you have any doubts about travelling to France, just ask! 😊

See you in France! 🇫🇷
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EUROPE'S NEW TRAVEL PERMIT HAS NO LAUNCH DATE ANYMORE ✈️
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The EU has quietly removed its late-2026 ETIAS target and now says it will announce a start date 'several months' before launch.
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ETIAS was originally due in 2021. It has been pushed back every single year since.
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Right now, no action is required. The EU explicitly states ETIAS is 'currently not in operation.'
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Scam sites are already collecting passport details and payments for applications that do not exist yet.
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When it does launch, the fee is €20 and most approvals are expected within minutes, valid for three years.
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Have you already been targeted by a fake ETIAS site?

29/08/2026

Summer 2026 is coming to an end ☀️
Another summer of memories made in France 🥰

Long lunches that turn into evenings
Laughing with friends by the pool
Rummaging around outdoor markets
The warm breeze in the evening
The smell of sun-warmed grass
The sound of crickets after dark
Sitting outside long after the sun has gone down.

The simple pleasures of a French summer you wish you could bottle and keep 🇫🇷🌿

Time to start dreaming about the next one ✨

www.halcyonleisure.com

21/08/2026

💦 Crystal-clear water, a brand-new pool terrace, and a whole lot of space to relax at Canard.

This 7-bedroom holiday home in the Dordogne sleeps up to 14 guests, with open countryside views and air conditioning in its pigeonnier tower.

🌻 Our 2027 calendars are open! Request your shortlist today!

www.halcyonleisure.com
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16/08/2026

🌻 Fancy a last-minute escape to South West France?
We still have some availability for late August and September 💦
📩 Drop us a message to find out what's still available!

[email protected]
www.halcyonleisure.com

09/08/2026

🌘 To all our guests staying in beautiful South West France this week — don't forget the solar eclipse on August 12! 🌘

It should be visible across the region, and the dark skies of the South West French countryside make it a wonderful place to watch it. Just remember to use proper eclipse glasses or safe viewing methods.

Enjoy the spectacle!🌙✨

France will witness its first solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday, August 12th - here's how to get the best view. ⬇️

09/08/2026

We've just taken our first booking for 2028! 🇫🇷 🎉

There's booking early... and then there's booking REALLY early.

Our 2027 and 2028 calendars are now open, so it's the perfect time to secure your first-choice holiday home in the beautiful rural French countryside.

Get in touch for a personalised shortlist, or browse our easy search page with filters to find your perfect holiday home.

www.halcyonleisure.com

06/08/2026

🌿 NEW! August availability at Les Bigonnies Estate secluded in the Dordogne countryside.

Brand new to the rental market, sleeping 6, 8 or 14 guests - Entirely private for your exclusive use.

• Private pool
• Three terraces
• Outdoor kitchen
• Luxurious interiors
• Walkable to amenities

August 2026 dates are available now, and the calendar is already open for 2027!

✨ Be among the first to experience this exceptional Dordogne escape ✨

https://halcyonleisure.com/property-propriete/les-bigonnies-estate-28cef-perigord-private-pool/

02/08/2026

🌻 If you’ve been waiting until the last minute, now is the time!

Late August and early September are when the crowds begin to thin, the days become cooler, and the long quiet evenings are still perfect for outdoor dining 🥂

🏡 Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll put together a shortlist just for you.

* Vue du Lac - Secluded with lakeside views
* Au Méandre du Lot - For couples along the River Lot
* Villa Lucia - Air conditioning and French elegance for 6
* Las Capelas - Groups of any size, overlooking the Pyrenees
* Petit Capoulun - Outdoor kitchen, outdoor living
* Villa Laurier-Rose - Mediterranean hilltop retreat for 8

www.halcyonleisure.com

28/07/2026

🇫🇷 ❤️ Like so many others, we've been saddened to see the devastating fires affecting parts of France.

Our thoughts are with the families, firefighters, emergency services and local communities facing these incredibly difficult days.

We hope for cooler weather, the safety of everyone involved, and a swift recovery for the affected regions, so that France can continue to be enjoyed for all the beauty, history and unforgettable experiences it has to offer. ❤️🇫🇷

The Team at Halcyon Leisure

17/07/2026

🌿 Stay with Halcyon Leisure and discover the natural wonders and prehistoric treasures of South West France.

✨ Don't forget to visit our sightseeing page for inspiration!
https://halcyonleisure.com/article/activities-and-sightseeing/

Most people don't associate France with jaw-dropping caves, but they probably should. These 10 underground wonders include boat rides on subterranean rivers, prehistoric cave art often compared to the Sistine Chapel, and even entire villages carved into the rock

Get the list in first comment 👇