Culture
France
VITAMIN SEA
An unassuming town in Loire-Atlantique, between river and ocean, makes the perfect base for a family holiday by the sea, as Sophie Gardner-Roberts reveals
6 min |
March 2020
France
MARCILHAC-SUR-CÉLÉ
A walk through this tiny town, the pearl of the Célé valley, is one of quiet contemplation and awe-inspiring nature, discovers Alex Green
2 min |
March 2020
France
HAUTES-PYRÉNÉES
Take a walk on the wilder side of France with Janet Brice
5 min |
March 2020
France
France's FAIRY QUEEN
Eric Bryan reveals how life is stranger than fiction as he looks beyond the stone bust of a French woman hidden among the foliage of an Honfleur garden
4 min |
March 2020
France
Cream of the CROP
Helen Parkinson delights in the buzz of the harvest at one of Burgundy’s finest wine châteaux
5 min |
March 2020
France
Burgundy's SUNNY SIDE
The vineyards of the Mâconnais, in the south of Burgundy, offer the region’s best value bottles and its warmest welcome, says Dominic Rippon
2 min |
March 2020
France
BAISE BOATING
A self-drive cruising trip is a slow and steady way to enjoy the very best of the French countryside. Lara Dunn discovers the waterways of Lot-et-Garonne
7 min |
March 2020
France
What's In A Name?
At the heart of the Rhône Valley, Dominic Rippon sniffs out a hidden vinous gem in truffle country
2 min |
February 2020
France
Nerves Of Steel
Even an actor as brave as Vincent Lacoste found new terrorism drama Amanda an almighty challenge
2 min |
February 2020
France
Veggie PARIS
Think the French can’t do good vegetarian and vegan food? Think again! A new Paris tour highlights the best places to dine, taste and shop vegan products
5 min |
February 2020
France
ISLAND LIFE
The islands and peninsulas of the Atlantic coast can make a mini-break feel like a great escape
7 min |
February 2020
France
GARD
For our anniversary issue, Janet Brice explores France’s 30th département, bridging the gap between Roman ruins and the birthplace of denim
4 min |
February 2020
France
Driving FORCE
France’s seductive supermini, the Renault Clio, is also celebrating a milestone anniversary this year
2 min |
February 2020
France
CHANNEL TUNNEL
A handshake 30 years ago seals the deal as a tunnel between France and the UK finally meet – paving the way for an efficient form of travel we almost take for granted today
2 min |
February 2020
France
In at the DEEP END
Political speechwriter turned screenwriter and director Antonin Baudry tells Pierre de Villiers about his deep dive into filmmaking
2 min |
January 2020
France
Name of THE GAMAY
The once-maligned red grape of Beaujolais is making a brave comeback, says Dominic Rippon
2 min |
January 2020
France
Follow your NOSE
The Bergerac-Duras wine region is rich in history and home to inspired wine producers and delicious regional delicacies, as Paola Westbeek discovers
5 min |
January 2020
France
THE CANCAN
France’s famous jig swept through the dance halls of Paris and its high energy and frivolity is still drawing in the crowds, finds Heidi Fuller-love
2 min |
January 2020
France
CORSICA
The granite island that inspired travellers such as Dorothy Carrington, James Boswell and Edward Lear makes for a route that dives into breathtaking landscapes and hidden histories, finds Robin Gauldie
4 min |
January 2020
France
LA ROCHELL
Lara Dunn feels invigorated after exploring La Rochelle’s coastline and historic towers with fresh seafood aplenty
4 min |
January 2020
France
BIARRITZ
There’s plenty more to enjoy than sun, sea and surf in this corner of La Côte des Basques, as Catriona Burns discovers
4 min |
January 2020
France
For whom THE BELL TOLLS
The Unesco-listed belfries of northern France are a sight to behold and each one has a unique and fascinating history, as Rudolf Abraham discovers
5 min |
January 2020
France
A, B, Ski guide to GETTING BACK ON THE SLOPES
Janet Brice looks at how you can enjoy world-class runs and mountain activities from the Alps to the peaceful Pyrénées without spending a fortune
6 min |
January 2020
France
Lead The High Life In Les Carroz
Briony Key lets loose as she takes to the ski slopes by day and hurtles down a sledge track by night in this vibrant resort in Haute-Savoie
5 min |
December 2019
France
Yves Saint Laurent
Legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent revolutionised French fashion in the 1960s and his luxurious legacy lives on, says Heidi Fuller-love
3 min |
December 2019
France
Wish List Of Winter Wonders
Steve Mather hops across the Channel to experience the sights, sounds and scents of northern France’s finest Christmas markets
6 min |
December 2019
France
Rags To Riches
As France marks the centenary of Renoir’s death this year, Mark Stratton sets out to discover the places which inspired the incredible French Impressionist and the amazing oeuvre he has left behind
8 min |
December 2019
France
Bayeux
The breathtaking beauty of Bayeux’s tapestry and cathedral never disappoints, as Rudolf Abraham discovers on a visit to the historic city in Normandy
4 min |
December 2019
France
Paris
Take a whistle-stop tour through France’s most-visited département with Helen Parkinson
4 min |
November 2019
France
Occitan Odyssey
Cathar Country and its imposing châteaux provide a magnificent backdrop to Sandra Haurant’s drive from the countryside to the sea
3 min |