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An insider’s guide to Annecy and its mountain resorts
From the age of four, Louis Andrews grew up in the small Aravis ski resort of Manigod (part of the large La Clusaz ski area), …
The most unusual walk in France | Chartreuse
Travel writer Katja Gaskell goes walk about in the mountains where the sound of music echoes… The sun is hanging low in the sky when …
The Art of Suzanne Valadon
‘Look and Learn’ was a finger-wagging catchphrase directed at many children in the 1960s as a spur to self-improvement. This determined drive to intellectual betterment …
In the footsteps of Zelda and F Scott Fitzgerald in France
“That is the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” …
Portrait of Abbot Firmin Tournus
A face that is gaunt and shockingly emaciated from self-starvation is not a look that we generally associate with portraits from the past. But with …
Off the beaten track in Charente
Charente is a land of fresh air, little traffic, tranquillity, and beautiful countryside. And let’s not forget the wildlife such as deer, wild boar, red …
Salon des Vins, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Provence
How would you like to taste some of the world’s most prestigious wines for only 10 euro? Then come to the Salon des Vins in …
The fabulous Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker was the American-born femme fatale of ‘20s and ‘30s Paris. Lithesome and catlike, she was the most successful European stage star of her …
France inspires a writer
Now here’s a thing. What inspires a budding author to actually sit down and write a book? For my first memoir ‘Please Wipe Your Boots’ …
Top travel accessories tips from cases to cameras
I spend several weeks per year travelling round France and I’m often asked what are my favourite travel items. So without further ado, here are …