Nausicaá and the Beating Heart of Boulonnais
Making a beeline for Nausicaá, Boulogne’s aquatic showstopper, Rhiannon Rees ends up discovering a deeply historic area tied to Britain and the sea
To some, Boulonnais is a mark on the map, a vague belt...
Things to See and Do in Calvados
Explore the département’s history, heritage, museums, festivals and outdoor activities
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Not-to-Miss Remembrance Sites in Calvados, Normandy
HERITAGE AND CULTURE
As the birthplace of William the Conqueror, Calvados is...
New Things to See and Do in Paris
However often you visit, there is always something new going on in the City of Light
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12 Fashionable Cocktail Bars in Paris
SHOPPING
Centre Commercial, Rue Madame
Riding on the...
5 Ways to Discover Vercors, Home to France’s Largest Nature Reserve
Home to the largest nature reserve in France, the Vercors's dramatic rockscape and patchwork of rugged valleys are ripe to be explored on foot or by bike – unless you fancy a canter?
HIT THE...
Calvados in Normandy: Tales from the Parisian Riviera
Famous for its cider and its eponymously named eau-de-vie, this is William the Conqueror’s birthplace and where the Allies landed in 1944. Marion Sauvebois discovers a département where the locals have become the self-appointed...
Cradle of History: Must-Visit National Monuments in Western France
From the world’s largest megalithic site to fairy-tale châteaux and historic dungeons, Marion Sauvebois rounds up this summer’s must-visit National Monuments in western France
LES ALIGNEMENTS DE CARNAC
Is it a ruined prehistoric temple? An ancient...
Do it Yourself in Burgundy
Watching tutorials are fine, but nothing beats getting stuck in with your own two hands. Here are a few activities which will turn you into a proper Burgundian.
Make your own wine barrel
Following an introduction...
Scents and Sensibility: Shopping for Bespoke Perfume in Paris
Two hundred years since Guerlain opened his first boutique in Paris, bespoke fragrances are making a monumental comeback. And you no longer have to be an empress to indulge, writes Jennifer Ladonne
Almost two centuries...
NAUSICAA Unveils Europe’s Biggest Aquarium Tank
Boulogne-sur-Mer’s world famous aquarium NAUSICAA is set to unveil to the public a new exhibition this May 19th with a focus on the open sea. The enormous new tank, which has a capacity of...
Great Outdoor Activities in Auvergne
Our choice of a dozen outdoor pursuits to get you active (but not too active) in Auvergne
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MÉANDRE DE QUEUILLE
This natural wonder, a huge oxbow lake in...