Winter Travel in France: Things to See and Do on the Riviera
A selection of activities and events for visitors of all ages!
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Riviera Sightseeing: 12 Must-See Historic Places on the Côte d’Azur
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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...
10 Reasons to Visit the Ardèche
The Ardèche département in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offers a variety of prime attractions, both entirely natural and man-made, at a wide range of altitudes...
WORLD’S OLDEST ART GALLERY
The French normally get a bit testy when forgers copy their greatest artists, but...
Things to See and Do in the Dordogne
Canoeing
The Dordogne is France’s leading département for recreational canoeing, whatever your age or ability. Visitors can explore the delightful valleys of the Dordogne, Vézère, Isle and Dronne from spring right the way through to the autumn.
Cycling
Hire bikes and follow cycling...
Château de Saint Mesmin: Step into the Middle Ages in the Deux-Sèvres
In the springtime, the fields of the Deux-Sèvres in western France are a dazzling patchwork of lush green and brilliant yellow colza. Follow a narrow country lane over a bridge—this little Sevreau stream actually...
Reviewed: Hotel La Marmotte in Les Gets
More than simply a ski resort, Les Gets lives and breathes the alpine lifestyle all year round. Nestled between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc, this culturally rich Savoyard village sets a spectacular scene for a...
Charente Maritime guide
France Today takes a tour around this department
La Rochelle MarinaThe introduction of regular low-cost flights to La Rochelle has proved a popular move and the extension to a year-round service says a great deal about...
A Party in Le Havre: A Summer of Celebrations
The excitement mounted as I joined the revellers on May 27, the date the party got underway. Hundreds of people dressed in over-the-top costumes inspired by themes linked to the city waited in anticipation in front of the Hôtel...
12 Most Attractive Villages in the Rhône-Alpes
Discover the region's Plus Beaux Villages and most picturesque small towns
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Things to See and Do in the Rhône-Alpes
PÉROUGES
This hilltop village was a centre of linen-weaving for much...
Top Things to See and Do in Normandy
We highlight some of the more popular activities, attractions and places to visit in the Normandy region.
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