Paris in spring: 9 things to do in Paris in springtime
Sandwiched between the chill of winter chill and the crowds of summer, Paris in springtime is when the city bursts with new life across its …
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A Christmas market river cruise on the Rhine
Wooden chalets full of Christmas ornaments, towering Christmas trees, sparkling lights and the smell of log fires burning, roasting chestnuts and bubbling pans of Glühwein. …
Paris in winter: 9 of the best things to do in Paris at Christmas
Nine of the best things to do in Paris at Christmas – discover why Paris makes a great festive break with sparkling light displays, Christmas …
Morzine: Summer holidays in the French Alps
It’s summer in the ski resort of Morzine in the French Alps. The wooden Alpine chalets and mountain peaks are the same. But the ski …
Visiting Colmar, Alsace: France’s fairytale town
I have a real weakness for canalside cities – places like Annecy, Bruges, Amsterdam and Venice. But one of my all-time favourites is Strasbourg in …
Paris walks: A self-guided Montmartre walking tour
The hilltop neighbourhood of Montmartre, Paris, is one of the city’s most popular tourist spots. But not too long ago it was synonymous with drinking, …
10 fabulous French weekend break ideas
I’ve spent more holidays in France than anywhere else – from childhood trips to Normandy to a winter skiing in the Alps. And one of …
Villages Nature Paris: An eco resort with a dose of Disney magic
It’s an autumnal Sunday morning in France – couples sit on deckchairs in the sunshine drinking coffee while their kids run around, steam rises from …
Ponts and palaces: Things to do in Avignon, France
Set on the banks of the Rhône and surrounded by medieval stone ramparts, Avignon is one of Provence’s biggest cities. So I was expecting it …
A French vineyard stay at Château Autignac
If you’ve always fancied yourself running a vineyard in the South of France by day and swanning around a stunning château by night, then Château …