Culture
France
Men Of Their Word
Alison Hughes visits the ‘garden of France’ on the trail of three classic French writers
10 min |
November 2019
France
Holistic Mountain Escape
From exhilarating skiing to complementary spa experiences, Lara Dunn explores the wellness options on offer in Les Trois Vallées in Savoie
5 min |
November 2019
France
Easy Riders
Rudolf Abraham and his daughter Tamara cruise along the historic paths of the Veloscenic cycle route, which stretches from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, on e-bikes
6 min |
November 2019
France
Avignon
With impressive Unesco World Heritage sites, fascinating museums and artisan boutiques, Lara Dunn is dazzled by Avignon
4 min |
November 2019
France
The Knights Templar: Warriors For Christ
The rise and fall of the legendary religious order were equally dramatic, says Sandra Haurant
2 min |
January 2018
France
Vignette Restoration Dramas
Recently, I was sent a petition to help save the fabulous, fairy-tale Château du Duc d’Épérnon, which is falling into decay.
2 min |
January 2018
France
3 Of The Best Cabarets
Paris has always been at the forefront of the decadent world of cabaret, with entertainment from acrobats to chanteuses, and can-can dancers to contortionists. So dust off your scarlet feathers and enjoy some of these historic shows
1 min |
January 2018
France
Road Trip
From windmills and beaches to a brush with the notorious Bluebeard, take a journey through the glorious Vendée
5 min |
January 2018
France
Rainbow Coalition
From the ochre quarries and purple lavender fields of Vaucluse to the violets of Toulouse, Robin Gauldie experiences the dazzling colours of southern France
9 min |
January 2018
France
Eye For A Bargain
Few visitors look beyond Paris when it comes to flea markets, but keen collector Eddi Fiegel shows you can find treasures all over France
8 min |
January 2018
France
Ancient Wonder
An ultra-modern replica of the prehistoric Lascaux cave has opened next to the original site in Dordogne. Peter Stewart travels back in time on a guided tour.
6 min |
March 2017
France
Channel Hopping
Crossing the Channel is now a simple affair, whether it is by ferry, train, car or plane. But what of those who make the trip the hard way? Lara Dunn looks at the history of the cross-Channel swim
4 min |
March 2017
France
Boating Revelations
Sailing from the Camargue to the Canal du Midi gave Ray Kershaw and friends new insights into the land of pink flamingos, white horses and a black pearl.
9 min |
January 2017
France
La Reunion Adventures
Forget Berets and Baguettes – Eve Middleton Opts for Coconuts and Créole Cuisine in France’s Exotic Overseas Département.
8 min |
January 2017
France
Where To Stay For... Winter Activities
Take mountain pursuits to new heights with our choice of accommodation, from traditional chalets to tree houses.
5 min |
January 2017
France
Road Trip
Discover the charms of Périgord Blanc, the least familiar of four areas that make up this historical region centred on Dordogne
4 min |
October 2017
France
A Tale Of Two Cities
Brutal or beautiful? Concrete buildings divide opinion, but Le Havre and Marseille have embraced the material, with dramatic results, as Rudolf Abraham and Lara Dunn reveal
8 min |
October 2017
France
Treasures On The Shore
The flotsam and jetsam washed up on France’s long coastline provide rich pickings and artistic inspiration, says enthusiast Robin Gauldie
7 min |
October 2017
France
Great Inventors- Changing The World
From flight to films, French minds have been at the forefront of innovation, says Sandra Haurant
2 min |
October 2017
France
On The March With Joan Of Arc
Echoes of the Middle Ages surround Mark Stratton as he walks the trail that led a simple village girl to become France’s national heroine
10 min |
October 2017
France
Harvest Of Gold
Saffron production is once again growing in France, and the country’s best chefs are taking note, says Dominic Rippon
4 min |
October 2017
France
Icons Maigret
The pipe-smoking French police inspector created by Georges Simenon is one of the most popular detectives in literature, as Heidi Fuller-Love explains
3 min |
October 2017
France
Chateau Of Dreams
A childhood visit to Champ de Bataille in Normandy set interior designer Jacques Garcia on a decades-long quest to restore its buildings and gardens. Naomi Slade admires the astounding results
4 min |
February 2018
France
Take A Stroll In Parthenay
Located on a promontory overlooking the River Thouet in Deux-Sèvres, this fortified town is a haven of medieval houses and winding alleyways, as Sue Harper reveals
3 min |
February 2018
France
Ski Sans Frontières
Tucked away on the border with Italy, the village of Montgenèvre in Hautes-Alpes provides winter fun for all levels of skier, as Kate Pettifer explains.
8 min |
February 2017
France
Haute-Provence by the Back Door
Starting at a high pass on the Italian border, Judy Armstrong makes an epic journey by bike through the mountains and valleys dominating this remote area of France.
10+ min |
April 2017
France
Road Trip
This relatively short summer circuit from the Alpine resort of Chamonix takes in two countries, Europe’s highest mountain and a medieval cité
4 min |
September 2017
France
Long Drive On The Golf Coast
From the Channel to the Spanish border, Adam Ruck finds many opportunities to test his skills on France’s picturesque courses
9 min |
September 2017
France
Classical Music Centuries In Sound
From plainchant to Boléro, France has a rich musical heritage, explains
2 min |
September 2017
France
Take A Stroll In...Cahors
Nestling within a meander of the River Lot, Cahors is a treasure trove of medieval architecture, gourmet treats and vinous discoveries, says Dominic Rippon
3 min |