CATEGORIES

SEE THE LIGHT
France

SEE THE LIGHT

Although born in Nord and educated in Paris, Henri Matisse’s artistic work was influenced most vividly by his time on the Côte d’Azur, as Lara Dunn discovers

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5 mins  |
June 2020
PÉZENAS
France

PÉZENAS

This medieval Languedoc town with a history of power and privilege charms

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3 mins  |
June 2020
Le weekend Short but sweet city breaks
France

Le weekend Short but sweet city breaks

Brigitte Nicolas is in awe of the history and culture Albi has to offer

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4 mins  |
June 2020
Music to MY EARS
France

Music to MY EARS

Keith Mundy visits the merry accordion town of Tulle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine during its annual music festival

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5 mins  |
June 2020
FIND YOUR FEET
France

FIND YOUR FEET

Where the mountains meet the sea, Helen Parkinson puts her best foot forward to discover the pleasures of Pyréné es-Orientales

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6 mins  |
June 2020
PÉTANQUE
France

PÉTANQUE

Helen Parkinson is bowled over by the worldwide appeal of this quintessentially Provençal pastime

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3 mins  |
June 2020
Piece of CAKE
France

Piece of CAKE

Lucy Parford joins a French country baking class in London led by Master Pâtissier Eric Lanlard

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3 mins  |
June 2020
3 HIDDEN GARDENS
France

3 HIDDEN GARDENS

Get some fresh air and escape the crowds in these horticultural havens

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2 mins  |
June 2020
Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
France

Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

Fiona Young-Brown goes on the trail of the legendary Beast of Gévaudan through modern-day Haute-Loire and Lozère

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4 mins  |
May 2020
VENDÉE
France

VENDÉE

Enjoy adventures aplenty, both on land and afloat, in the jewel of Pays de la Loire’s crown, says Helen Parkinson

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4 mins  |
May 2020
Mother KNOWS BEST
France

Mother KNOWS BEST

French chef Eugénie Brazier was the first person to earn six Michelin stars in the 1930s and her restaurant in Lyon is still going strong, as Paola Westbeek finds out

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3 mins  |
May 2020
TICKLED PINK
France

TICKLED PINK

On the opposite bank of the Rhône from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Dominic Rippon discovers another shade of rosé

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2 mins  |
May 2020
BAYONNE
France

BAYONNE

Alex Green is captivated by the cultural traditions, historic architecture and hidden heritage in Bayonne

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4 mins  |
May 2020
JOAN OF ARC
France

JOAN OF ARC

As May 2020 marks the centenary of Jean d’Arc’s canonisation, Helen Parkinson finds out how a peasant girl became a military leader

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3 mins  |
May 2020
Go with THE FLOW
France

Go with THE FLOW

Lucy Parford takes time out on a rejuvenating wellness break in the popular resort of Moliets-et-Maa on the south-west coast

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7 mins  |
May 2020
COLLIOURE
France

COLLIOURE

The coastal town of Collioure in Occitanie has inspired some of the world’s most famous painters to put brush to canvas and it’s easy to see why, as Vicky Leigh discovers

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3 mins  |
May 2020
Champion of THE SKIES
France

Champion of THE SKIES

Janet Brice reveals how flying ace Roland Garros became the toast of French tennis

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2 mins  |
May 2020
ANJOU
France

ANJOU

Karen Tait enjoys a few days exploring the lesser-known châteaux of the western Loire, with wine-tastings and tapestries along the way

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8 mins  |
May 2020
Magic is the MOONLIGHT
France

Magic is the MOONLIGHT

A night of summer sorcery in the Sancerrois casts a spell over Deborah Nash

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6 mins  |
May 2020
Apple of My Eye
France

Apple of My Eye

Cider and cycling prove to be the perfect pair for a relaxing Brittany break, discovers Michael Cranmer

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5 mins  |
April 2020
WATER: Water Everywhere
France

WATER: Water Everywhere

Rudolf Abraham finds solace in the tranquil natural haven of northern France’s Audomarois wetlands

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7 mins  |
April 2020
Sound of the UNDERGROUND
France

Sound of the UNDERGROUND

Paris is renowned for its iconic Métro stations and underground system, a feat of 19th-century engineering, as Sandra Haurant discovers

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2 mins  |
April 2020
NEW HEIGHTS
France

NEW HEIGHTS

In the foothills of the Alps, Dominic Rippon tastes Savoie’s flagship red grape

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2 mins  |
April 2020
SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ
France

SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ

Lucy Parford enjoys a stylish seaside break in sunny Saint-Jean-de-Luz on the south-west coast

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4 mins  |
April 2020
MORBIHAN
France

MORBIHAN

With a spectacular rugged coastline, medieval towns and prehistoric sites, Helen Parkinson finds Morbihan to be a magical destination

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4 mins  |
April 2020
LANDES
France

LANDES

Hydrotherapy, gourmet treats, lovely lakes and luscious beaches await you in Landes, says Heidi Fuller-love

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4 mins  |
April 2020
ILE DE RE
France

ILE DE RE

What could be more perfect than a sunny Atlantic island, full of pretty blue-shuttered homes and villages? One peppered with traffic-free, signposted bicycle paths, decides Lara Dunn

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4 mins  |
April 2020
Along for The Ride
France

Along for The Ride

Take the time to enjoy Alsace’s wine, food and wellness scene on two wheels, as Sophie Gardner-Roberts explores the Route des Vins by e-bike

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6 mins  |
April 2020
ABSINTHE
France

ABSINTHE

Janet Brice discovers the story of this seductive spirit, known as the green fairy, which broke down barriers in French society and influenced the artists and writers of the day

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3 mins  |
April 2020
Twist of FATE
France

Twist of FATE

In a little-known part of Pays de la Loire there is a prevalence of mysterious churches with twisted spires. Alison Hughes delves into history to discover the reasons why

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5 mins  |
March 2020