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What to see in Collioure on the Côte Vermeille
The Vermillion Coast is in the Pyrénées-Orientales, in the Occitanie region, where the craggy Pyrénées mountains descend into the Mediterranean Sea. The view seen from …
The Calais Dragon – an extraordinary ride!
Calais is the perfect destination for a weekend, day trip and city break. There’s plenty to do and see from museums to memorial sites. The …
Guide to the Royal City of Loches, Loire Valley
There is an area of the Loire Valley known as Touraine, one of the traditional provinces of France. One of its most important cities was …
The fascinating Familistère Guise: A French social palace
Several years ago, I saw a black and white photo of a run down but enormous building in a small town called Guise, not far …
What to see and do in L’Étang de Thau
The Archipel de Thau lagoon in the south of France is a bit of a secret place. Around 20km long, and separated from the Mediterranean …
Combine a foodie visit to Lyon and Beaujolais
Gillian Thornton combines town and country on a short break to Lyon and the Beaujolais World beating grub and heavenly wines ‘Now stir the mushrooms …
The sparkling Beer scene in Lille, northern France
Beer producers in the far north of France are revitalising the brewing industry, and in Lille micro-breweries have taken beer to new heights! Is beer …
Guide to the prettiest towns of Alsace
A guide to the best villages, vineyards and castles of Alsace by award winning photographer Jeremy Flint. The north-eastern French region of Alsace is a …
Explore Provence without a car!
If you don’t fancy driving when you visit Provence – then head to Avignon in the heart of Vaucluse. In Avignon, it’s super easy to …
Micro adventures in Grand Avignon, Provence
There are times when we all feel as though we need an adventure, to make the most of beautiful weather, to feel the wind in …