10 fabulous French weekend break ideas
Plan a fantastic short break in France with our guide to 10 of the best tried-and-tested French weekend break ideas, from city breaks to beach …
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Ponts and palaces: The best things to do in Avignon, France
Discover the best things to do in Avignon, the historic city in the South of France which was once the home of the Popes, from …
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 …
Spring in the Languedoc vineyards, France
It’s a spring Sunday morning in France’s Languedoc wine region. My mum and I arrived in the dark last night after a long train journey …
Paris in autumn: 9 of the best things to do in Paris in the fall
Nine of the best things to do in Paris in autumn – discover why Paris is a great place to visit in the fall with …
Boats and beaches: The best things to do in Antibes, France
Discover the best things to do in Antibes, the historic walled town on the Côte d’Azur in the South of France, from sandy beaches and …
Castles and canals: Things to do in Annecy, France
Less than a year after deciding Strasbourg was my new favourite French spot, I’ve already lost my heart to Annecy. It must be something about …
Alternative things to do in Paris
Alternative Paris: 10 of the best unusual and alternative things to do in Paris, with new ideas to inspire you when you’ve climbed the Eiffel …
A self-guided St Germain walking tour, Paris (with map)
Explore Paris’ intellectual and bohemian neighbourhood with this self-guided St Germain walking tour, which takes in the district’s churches, cafés, palaces and parks – map …
Canals and cathedrals: Things to do in Strasbourg, France
Nestled along the border with Germany, the Alsace is one of France’s most unique regions. When I was planning a European rail trip, the region’s …