Culture
France
Highways And Byways
A.K.A. THE BIRDS, THE BEES AND THE BUTTERFLIESGoing on a road trip is a great way to really experience an area. Lara Dunn explores the Hautes-Pyrénées and its high life
5 min |
September 2017
France
Perpignan
French and Catalan influences, both ancient and modern, combine to exciting effect in this Mediterranean city, says Robin Gauldie
5 min |
September 2017
France
Saumur En Fete
Enjoy the food and wines of this historic Loire Valley town during the ten-day Festivini celebrations, says Sophie Gardner-Roberts
6 min |
September 2017
France
Drive Time in Alsace
The golf courses in this picturesque region of eastern France proved an exciting challenge for Adam Ruck, and he still made time to sample the area’s famous wines.
10 min |
April 2017
France
Reel Life
With a reputation as the birthplace of cinema,France has film programmed into its cultural DNA.Lara Dunn explores some of the landmarks.
2 min |
April 2017
France
Rhone Roaming
Flowing more than 800 kilometres from Switzerland to the Mediterranean, the River Rhône offers a tempting and varied journey for the cycle traveller. Mark Stratton takes to two wheels to explore its course on the ViaRhôna.
10+ min |
February 2017
France
Five Paintings, Five Places
On an artistic Tour de France, Deborah Nash traces famous works by 19th-century French painters to the locations that inspired them and finds out what remains today.
10 min |
February 2017
France
Where To Stay For... Golf Enthusiasts
Pack your clubs and head for a hotel within easy reach of some of France’s best courses.
5 min |
February 2017
France
Roll Out the Red Carpet
On the eve of the 70th Cannes film festival, David Atkinson soaks up the glamorous atmosphere of the Côte d’Azur resort.
4 min |
May 2017
France
French Literature: Spreading the Word
Take a journey through 1,000 years of storytelling in France with Sandra Haurant.
3 min |
May 2017
France
Take a Stroll in Sarlat
Visitors will be captivated by the fine medieval architecture and gastronomic delights in this Dordogne town, says Peter Stewart.
3 min |
May 2017
France
A Raw Talent in Film
Writer-director JULIA DUCOURNAU explains to Pierre de Villiers how she was able to bring a fresh approach to the horror genre.
2 min |
May 2017
France
Road Trip
Discover the pine forests and giant dunes of the Côte d’Argent as Alex Green takes the second leg of her campervan tour
4 min |
March 2017
France
Get To The Of Corsica
Behind the teeming beaches of the Île de Beauté lies a rugged land of mountains and quiet villages, as Rachel Johnston discovers
8 min |
March 2017
France
A Walk In The Woods
On a chilly morning in Périgord, Heidi Fuller-Love hunts for truffles with one of the last caveurs to use a pig.
4 min |
January 2017
France
Bote Aux Lettres
Send us your stories and memories of France
3 min |
February 2018
France
Road Trip
Explore Armagnac country on a gentle westward journey through undiscovered market towns and tranquil landscapes
4 min |
February 2018
France
Memories Of War
Visit sites that played an important part in French history
2 min |
February 2018
France
The Hidden Gems Of Jura
Love the mountains in summer, but want to escape the crowds? Look east to find outdoor escapism at its best, says Sophie Gardner-Roberts
8 min |
September 2017
France
Montpellier
This sun-filled city has plenty to dazzle the eye in the historic centre and strikingly modern outskirts, as Peter Stewart discovers
4 min |
October 2017
France
Cahor's On The Up
The home of malbec is being transformed as the robust ‘black wines’ are given a more refined edge
4 min |
October 2017
France
King And Queen Of The Castle
Although less familiar than their Loire Valley counterparts, the châteaux of Burgundy-Franche-Comté offer a range of attractions, as Catriona Burns discovers
8 min |
January 2018
France
Take A Stroll In...Kayersberg
Its name reflects the village’s turbulent history, but Peter Stewart found a haven of tranquillity while exploring this Alsace gem
2 min |
January 2018
France
Mussel Bond
From a mollusc museum to themed boat trips, Heidi Fuller-love explores the shellfish scene along France’s Atlantic coast
5 min |
January 2018
France
Science And Scandal
Director MARIE NOËLLE tells Pierre de Villiers how Marie Curie’s struggles against prejudice still strike a chord
3 min |