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Category: Regions of France

Where to live in France: the Drôme

The Drôme department (no. 26) between the Rhone Valley and the Alps, is a little pocket of France that’s a bit of a secret. Sleepier ...

What to see around Uzès | The Uzège

The countryside around Uzès – where fields of asparagus, cherry orchards, forests of truffle oaks and vineyards alternate with garrigues – is dotted with delightful ...

Why Toulouse is called the city of violets

Toulouse is known as “la ville rose” thanks to its red brick buildings. But just as importantly, Toulouse is the city of violet. Every cobbled ...

Spotlight on Isère

Home to dramatic mountains and lush valleys, Isère offers stunning scenery and fantastic flavours. Gillian Thornton embraces its enviable food and lifestyle. Ball games are ...

Discover Jumièges Abbey in Normandy | The prettiest ruin in France

It’s easy to miss Jumièges Abbey in Normandy- known as ‘the prettiest ruin in France’ – if you’re whizzing from one Norman town to another. ...

Discover the tranquil Tarn region

Discover the tranquil Tarn region in Occitanie, beautiful villages and countryside, the land of Goya and pink garlic, history and heritage – Gillian Thornton explores ...

What to see and do in Mougins French Riviera

Perched high above the glittering coastline of the French Riviera, Mougins is a sun-kissed hilltop village crowned with terracotta roofs and narrow streets adorned with ...