Culture
France
Paindemic In Paris
For American actor and writer Alexander Burnett, a shortage of bread at his local boulangerie was one of the biggest challenges of lockdown in his adopted home city
5 min |
December 2020
France
VEULES-LES-ROSES
Between the white cliffs of the Côte d’Albâtre and the bucolic landscapes of the Pays de Caux, discover a village that combines coast and country,
4 min |
December 2020
France
Taking the BISCUIT
France is known for its exquisite pâtisserie and extravagant gâteaux but the not-so-humble biscuit deserves recognition too
5 min |
December 2020
France
PICTURE PERFECT PISTE
After a decade away from the slopes Janet Brice finds her ski legs in val d'arly, a hidden gem in the shadow of Mount Blanc
8 min |
December 2020
France
Let there BE LIGHT
Lyon’s annual Fête des Lumières brightens up the darkest of December nights in spectacular fashion, finds David Atkinson on a winter visit to the Rhône capital
4 min |
December 2020
France
Shop ‘til YOU DROP
In the first of our new Insight guides, Helen Parkinson delights in the French shopping experience
4 min |
December 2020
France
Floating YOUR BOAT
Spending a day on the River Seine in Paris, Heidi Fuller-love samples some of the city’s top entertainment that can be enjoyed afloat
6 min |
December 2020
France
Creamy Dijon Chicken With Bacon And Spinach
Enjoy this hearty dish from Bisous & Brioche, a cookbook shot on location in Burgundy
2 min |
November 2020
France
A Moveable Feast
Philip Sweeney embarks on a voyage gourmand along the Vallée de la Gastronomie travelling from Dijon to Marseille
4 min |
November 2020
France
BOND RETOUR 7
To celebrate the return of everyone’s favourite globe-trotting British intelligence officer in No Time to Die, Helen Parkinson rounds up five of James Bond’s top cross-Channel escapades
2 min |
November 2020
France
SAINT-PAUL DE VENCE
Loved by generations of artists, this hilltop gem in Alpes Maritimes is just a short bus journey from the bustle of Nice and perfect for a day of exploring, as Lara Dunn discovers
3 min |
November 2020
France
LE CHAT NOIR
Find out how a striking black cat became synonymous with Montmartre’s golden age, says Helen Parkinson
2 min |
November 2020
France
Another shade of ALSACE
In the shadow of the Vosges Mountains, Dominic Rippon finds a lot to love about Alsace’s lesser-known red wines
2 min |
November 2020
France
Hidden HIGHS
Thrills and spills for all the family await in the peaceful mountains of Haute Maurienne Vanoise, as Ben Moore discovers
6 min |
November 2020
France
French CONNECTION
A bond over a common enemy cemented a centuries-long deal between Scotland and France, writes Helen Parkinson
2 min |
November 2020
France
BESANÇON
Time is of the essence in the Doubs capital, as Lara Dunn discovers while keeping an eye on the clock
4 min |
November 2020
France
Fairytale FRANCE
Lucy Parford whisked her family away to Tarn-et-Garonne in the south-west for a magical half-term break
7 min |
November 2020
France
BIRD IS THE WORD
Take to the skies with a unique ornithologist in Cantal
2 min |
November 2020
France
Smooth Crusing
For a really special way to explore Burgundy, a luxury barge cruise through the tranquil countryside is hard to beat, writes
8 min |
October 2020
France
Fat Of The Land
Few countries hold butter in such high regard as France, as Lara Dunn explains
5 min |
October 2020
France
Toil and TROUBLE
Discover the spellbinding, tragic history of witches in France with Helen Parkinson
4 min |
October 2020
France
ORLÉANS
Paola Westbeek follows in the footsteps of Joan of Arc in the city she saved from English siege nearly 600 years ago
5 min |
October 2020
France
Northern STAR
Just over an hour from Paris, France’s ‘Venice of the north’ Amiens is the perfect destination for a day trip, finds Vicky Leigh
3 min |
October 2020
France
MADELEINES
The humble madeleine is a vessel for a myriad of flavours, meanings and memories, writes Brigitte Nicolas
4 min |
October 2020
France
LAROQUEBROU
Cantal charm abounds in the dancing queen of the Auvergne, as Mark Sampson finds out
5 min |
October 2020
France
HAUTE-VIENNE
Steeped in tradition, this unspoiled département offers an authentic taste of rural life, says Helen Parkinson
3 min |
October 2020
France
GOING SOLO
Travelling alone in France can make for an incredibly rewarding holiday experience. Helen Parkinson has a handy guide to make the most of your solo adventure
8 min |
October 2020
France
CHILL OUT ZONE
Alpine resorts have long been known for their restorative properties, catering to both body and soul. Lara Dunn enjoys some active relaxation in Annecy Mountains
6 min |
October 2020
France
Stars In Your Eyes
From secret beaches to celebrity boules or supping on cocktails, Heidi Fuller-love takes a whirlwind tour of the places where the stars flee from the paparazzi during Cannes’ hottest festival
6 min |
September 2020
France
NATURAL Wonder
With its bountiful sands, surf and seafood, the Bassin d’Arcachon provides the perfect off-season escape, as Alison Weeks discovers
8 min |