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What to see and do in Hyères, Presqu’île & its Islands
Hyères in the Cote d’Azur, southern France has it all – sun, sea, sand, stunning architecture, superb restaurants, delicious local wines and the chance to
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Pas-de-Calais – the great outdoors across the Channel…
Endless beaches that feature silky sand beaches, shimmering bays, secret coves, and dramatic clifftops. Glorious countryside peppered with welcoming inns and crisscrossed by hiking paths
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The gourmet Village Blanc | Vonnas, Ain
Between the magnificent vineyards of Macon in Burgundy and Bourg-en-Bresse Rhone-Alpes, around 50km north of Lyon, lies Vonnas. It’s a small town, with some 3000
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Discover real Pas-de-Calais: heritage, history & heavenly beaches
Nip across the Channel and discover real Pas-de-Calais, a land of authentic fishing villages with a timeless beauty, Belle Epoque seaside resorts, historic towns, and
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The best places for antiquing in Provence
Flea markets and antiquing are a way of life in France. And they’re not just about finding hidden treasures – it’s also a way to
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What to see in Collioure on the Côte Vermeille
The Vermillion Coast is in the Pyrénées-Orientales, in the Occitanie region, where the craggy Pyrénées mountains descend into the Mediterranean Sea. The view seen from
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The Calais Dragon – an extraordinary ride!
Calais is the perfect destination for a weekend, day trip and city break. There’s plenty to do and see from museums to memorial sites. The
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Guide to the Royal City of Loches, Loire Valley
There is an area of the Loire Valley known as Touraine, one of the traditional provinces of France. One of its most important cities was
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The fascinating Familistère Guise: A French social palace
Several years ago, I saw a black and white photo of a run down but enormous building in a small town called Guise, not far
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What to see and do in L’Étang de Thau
The Archipel de Thau lagoon in the south of France is a bit of a secret place. Around 20km long, and separated from the Mediterranean
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