Voltaire lived with his lover, Emilie de Châtelet at her charming Château de Cirey in Champagne. The modest château sits comfortably in the lush countryside of...
The food of France is a major reason to visit a country where good food and wine are such a large part of its culture. And it’s official. In 2010, UNESCO made ...
Orléans in the Loire Valley has always held a special place in my heart. As a 16-year old I did a school exchange with a family who lived in the centre. They w...
Normandy and Impressionism go hand in hand. This was where the movement started, attracting the group of 19th century painters who created this revolution. The...
The French Atlantic coast is magnificent, sweeping down the west side of France from Brittany to the Basque country and the Pyrenees on the Spanish border. It ...
Provence is one of the most beautiful, and popular, regions of France. This Essential Travel Guide to Provence takes in the countryside, cities, coast, shoppin...
Ile de Ré by guest writer Fiona Quinn
Why I love Ile de Ré
The small island of Ile de Ré on the French Atlantic coast, was on my wish list since I was a...
By Fiona Quinn
Check out where to stay on Ile de Ré. Accommodation on Ile de Ré is a mix of campsites, self-catering homes and apartments, and a smattering...
Some fun facts about France to startle your friends with.
You probably do know that a Frenchman invented braille but did you know that the Napoleonic pig n...
