Category: Auvergne – Rhône-Alpes

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

Gillian Thornton combines town and country on a short break to Lyon and the Beaujolais World beating grub and heavenly wines ‘Now stir the mushrooms

France is home to some spectacular painted caves, each one with its own USP. But there’s nowhere quite like the Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, discovered in

Explores the beauty of the Côtes du Rhône on a road trip through the Rhone Valley. Follow the wine route with us to discover enchanting

Winter in France has charm by the bucketload, from snow-capped mountains perfect for skiers to festive wintry markets, and big dose of sunshine. Haute-Savoie –

Spring in the French Alps offers not just a late season ski-fest, but a whole load of sports. Hiking, walking, road biking, mountain biking, abseiling,

France’s largest wetland is much more than just marshland – it’s a land of white horses and pink flamingoes, of Roman remains, rose coloured sea

Amy McPherson finds beauty and adventure in unspoiled territory… Before I went, I had no idea where Vercors was, but I did know it was

The spa town of Evian-les-Bains on the shores of Lake Geneva, Haute-Savoie, has played host to a glittering list of guests spanning royalty, celebrities and

Aiguèze is in the Gard department, Rhône-Alpes region, in an area known as Provence-Occitanie. It’s a small, medieval village, surrounded by vineyards, and officially one