The Côtes-d’Armor: Brittany’s Best-Kept Secret
Home to the atmospheric Pink Granite Coast, with its dramatic capes and glorious beaches, smatterings of historic villages and ancient landmarks, Côtes-d'Armor is Brittany's best-kept secret. Keen to explore its rich heritage? Here are...
The Quiet Side of the Côte d’Azur
Travellers seeking a laid-back beach experience tend to shy away from the Riviera. Yet, to the west of the glittering towns lining the Côte d’Azur lies a more tranquil counterpart that remains under the...
Things to See and Do in Nord-Pas de Calais
Explore the region’s history, natural heritage and enjoy many outdoor activities
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REMEMBRANCE
Follow four self-drive Remembrance Trails to visit memorials to and cemeteries
of the fallen from WWI. For...
The Heritage of Marseille: 5 Things We Love about the Southern City
Once a diamond in the rough, Marseille is fast becoming the go-to destination on the Mediterranean coast. With history aplenty, breathtaking coves and edgy architecture, it's little wonder...
THE GOOD MOTHER
Perched 154m above the city...
10 Reasons to Visit the Pays de la Loire Region of France
Nestling off the Atlantic coast and once a linchpin of the Duchy of Brittany, the Pays de la Loire is a smorgasbord of vineyards, swanky seaside resorts, historic nooks and offbeat attractions
LA BAULE
Once the...
The Other Riviera: Exploring Occitanie on the Mediterranean
Over three hundred days of sunshine a year, long stretches of Mediterranean coast and inland lagoons, fantastic water sports, walking and cycling, protected national parks and some of the best food and wine to...
12 Great Places to Visit in Les Deux Charentes
Our pick of the best places to visit in theTwo Charentes – from a spectacular underground church to a wetland wilderness
Related articles: Double the Fun in the Two Charentes
Things to See and Do...
Things to See and Do in Les Deux Charentes
Head to the coast for seaside fun, boat rides and island life, or go inland for fast cars, gentle cycle rides and history...
Related article: Double the Fun in the Two Charentes
MUSEUMS AND HISTORY
With Romanesque...
France Holiday Ideas: 5 Reasons to Go to La Terre des 2 Caps
Nestled between Calais and Boulogne-sur-Mer, in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Caps et Marais d’Opale, The Land of Two Capes is rife with nature, architecture and gastronomy to enjoy... Here are 5...
Double the Fun in the Two Charentes
If you’re seeking la France profonde, with great weather, endless sandy beaches, and plenty for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts alike, you need look no further than Charente and Charente-Maritime, says Guy Hibbert.
Having owned...
