Golfing in France – a glossary of terms
As anyone familiar with golf will already know, there is a whole world of vocabulary
associated with it. Fortunately, some of it will still sound familiar in French. From the various clubs de golf to...
10 Reasons to Visit Boulonnais
With beaches stretching as far as the eye can see and oodles of historic landmarks, the jewel of the Opal Coast makes a picturesque getaway
HOLY CRYPT
Rising imperiously over Boulogne-sur-Mer, the Basilique Notre-Dame was built...
A Brittany Golf Holiday to Remember
Should you ever spot a golfer with his flies undone and his most personal of golf clubs exposed for all to see, do not be alarmed. There’s an unofficial rule in British club golf...
Étretat and the Normandy Coastline: Endless Inspiration for Artists
The natural beauty of Étretat has long attracted artists such as Claude Monet and Gustave Courbet, whose paintings entice even more visitors to this special place. (Monet painted a series of canvases depicting les falaises à Étretat, the dramatic coastal cliffs.) Located...
Activity ideas in the mountains of France
1. HIT THE BIKE TRAILS
With five mountain ranges and some of the world’s most varied terrain, France can’t be beaten for mountain biking and downhill cycling. Les Deux Alpes has over 100km of marked biking...
Golf à la Basquaise
France does not readily spring to mind as one of the premier golfing nations. Who remembers Arnaud Massy, the former sardine fisherman from Biarritz who back in 1907 became the only Frenchman to win...
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...
Golf in the Dordogne
A perfect Dordogne holiday - or just an afternoon
Think golf and you may find yourself thinking of the Spanish Costas or the Algarve. But wise up, folks. The Dordogne has some excellent places for...
What to See and Do Along the Banks of the Charente
From Cognac distilleries and outdoor sports, to museums and concerts, there is plenty to keep visitors busy
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Top 12 Cultural Attractions in the Charente Valley
Where to Stay and...
Ryding High: A Look at French Golf as the Ryder Cup Heads to France
As the Ryder Cup heads to France for the first time in the competition’s history, Dominic Bliss takes a look at the nation's love-hate relationship with golf
"He’s surely not going to climb down in...
