12 Unmissable Sites in Languedoc-Roussillon
Our choice of must-see towns, monuments and other places of interest.
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CANAL DU MIDI
Many operators hire out boats for trips up the Canal du Midi, which links...
You Can Have It All in Languedoc-Roussillon
A little bit Massif Central, a little bit Pyrenean and very much Mediterranean, the traditional region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a land of ever-intriguing contrasts, as discovered by Dominic Bliss.
From the Rhône delta and the...
What to See and Do in Burgundy
From cycling to art galleries to cookery lessons or a relaxation session in a spa, there’s plenty on offer
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GOING GASTRONOMICAL
To discover the region’s famed gastronomy, where...
Great Northern Road Trips
Yearning to hit the open French road and combine glorious sightseeing with super stays? The departments of Pas-de-Calais, Somme, Aisne and Meuse in Northeast France have everything you could wish for – easy to...
Get Away from It All in Burgundy
From little-known mountains to a valley of waterfalls and expansive forests to vast vineyards, Burgundy is the perfect place for post pandemic travels away from the crowds – and so much more besides. Caroline...
Roc of Ages: The History of an Icon on the Riviera
Guy Hibbert reviews an exquisite new book celebrating 150 years of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
In 1865, Hippolyte de Villemessant, the publisher who made Le Figaro the world-famous newspaper it is today, dreamt of a haven...
What to See and Do in Normandy in 2021
As well as the famous D-day beaches, there are outdoor adventures, festivals galore and beautiful villages in Normandy.
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WAR AND PEACE
The British Normandy Memorial at...
What to See and Do in Gers in 2021
From bike tours to walking routes to sailing along the river, there are many ways to discover Gers.
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GREAT OUTDOORS
Float over Gers in a balloon with Montgolfières de...
Brittany Ferries Navigates Choppy Waters – but New Ships Are on the Radar
For Brittany Ferries and its customers – it’s summer, but not as they know it. An ever-changing coronavirus context has seen a web of travel restrictions on the Channel, including testing before and after...
Bon Vivant by Bike and Boat: A Cycling Holiday from Bruges to Paris
During this 15 day bike & barge trip through Flanders (Belgium) and northern France, from Bruges to Paris, you will cycle through attractive areas, not yet discovered by mass tourism. This tour is characterized...
