5 min read • Jun 1, 2017
Once a patchwork of farms and windmills, Edith Piaf’s old stomping ground and a staunchly working-class quartier (neighbourhood), brilliantly…
5 min read • Sep 29, 2016
There are many reasons to visit the gorgeous city of Bordeaux – walks along the winding Garonne river, superbly grand architecture and a decadent gourmet…
5 min read • May 10, 2016
In addition to magnificent castles, prehistoric cave art and lush landscapes, the Dordogne is famous for its foodie traditions. Immersing yourself in its…
11 min read • Feb 29, 2016
Start an adventure among the whitewashed homes of the Île de Ré, before casting off on the waterways of the Marais Poitevin; sip your way through cellars…
3 min read • Dec 7, 2015
Gazing at a remarkable view for the first time is one of travel’s greatest thrills – and these 10 landscapes are among the most mind-blowing we’ve ever…
4 min read • Oct 1, 2015
Even the mildest sweet tooth will be unable to resist the allure of Paris’ patisseries. They are designed to tempt: the glisten of glaze on a strawberry…
5 min read • Oct 1, 2015
The Auvergne wins admirers for its brooding scenery, a jigsaw of valleys, lakes and craters sculpted by ancient volcanoes. But this French region is rich…
6 min read • Sep 28, 2015
Beer. It’s not the first thing most people think of sampling on a trip to France. But France, like many places, is on the cusp of a beer moment.
5 min read • Sep 28, 2015
Even by French standards, the Auvergne bulges with gastronomic flair. The region produces five protected-status cheeses, cured meats prized around France,…
6 min read • Aug 13, 2015
A weekend in the south of France may conjure up thoughts of Cannes or St-Tropez, but if you’re looking to escape the hordes, Hyères is a unique hideaway.
3 min read • Jul 3, 2015
If you happen to be in France in July and wonder what all the two-wheeling is about – it's the Tour de France. Let us put you in the picture.
5 min read • Jun 19, 2015
France is seriously big– more than twice the size of the UK and larger than Spain and Greece combined. With great size comes great diversity – of climate,…
6 min read • Mar 17, 2015
Paris is foodie heaven, a showcase par excellence of French cuisine. But it's not all about dining in Michelin-starred haute cuisine temples and edgy…
5 min read • Mar 4, 2015
Skiing and snowboarding off-piste, away from the marked trails and into the great white wildness of the mountain, is one of winter sports’ greatest…
3 min read • Feb 9, 2015
If there's one thing that rivals a Parisian's obsession with food, it's art. This passion for art, and culture in general, is reflected in the vast number…
5 min read • Jan 27, 2015
Shopping in Paris has been a grandiose affair since the 19th century when its famous grands magasins (department stores) opened on the grand boulevards…
5 min read • Dec 9, 2014
For city-dwellers, ‘getting back to nature’ is a well-worn cliché. When hyper-connected, fast-paced living gets too much, we hurl down our MacBooks and…
6 min read • Nov 20, 2014
Fire and brimstone have indelibly marked the Auvergne. The craters and valleys of this French region were shaped by the Chaîne des Puys volcanoes, while…
6 min read • Jun 24, 2014
During the First World War, the Western Front became a byword for mud, misery and suffering. From 1914 to 1918, hundreds of thousands of men on both sides…
6 min read • Apr 11, 2014
When it comes to French cities, there are a few that stand out as traveller favourites: Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon and, of course, Paris. Toulouse is all too…
5 min read • Mar 24, 2014
Unrelenting rain and an April chill greeted us as we navigated the cobbled streets and narrow roads in the hamlet of Gattigues, a petite village in France…
6 min read • Feb 10, 2014
France’s refreshing Nord-Pas-de-Calais has been overlooked by travellers for too long. The region has embraced the jokes about chilly weather and yokel…
