Dijon, the capital of the rich region of Burgundy, is a perfect place for a short break. It may be eclipsed by its more flamboyant and famous neighbour, Beaun...
Courseulles-sur-Mer is a charming seaside resort on the Normandy coast. The French love the small town with its marina for small yachts, its fish market, glori...
In May my partner and I, researching the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches for a Bradt guide book, stayed in a Pierre et Vacances self-catering apartment. This wa...
Le Chatillon Fish Restaurant in Boulogne
This year Hauts-de-France has won the European Region of Gastronomy Award. It's awarded by a body called the Intern...
Winning the European Region of Gastronomy Award for 2023 has put the food of Hauts-de-France on the map. This surprising region produces a real feast of local ...
Northern France has so many great restaurants that it's difficult to pick out the best. For a start there are 16 Michelin-starred chefs in northern France. Two...
Every year, Épernay, the capital of champagne, celebrates Les Habits de Lumière. It was originally launched as an event to thank the locals who are so importan...
Follow this Épernay in Champagne guide for a glorious visit at any time of the year. The small town is considered the capital of champagne rather than its big ...
Guide to Deauville and Trouville by guest writer Fiona QuinnUpdated April 12, 2026
The twin seaside towns of Deauville-Trouville on the Normandy coast in th...
Wine Allowances into the UK
The rules on bringing alcohol into the UK from the EU are as follows. Each person can bring in 18 litres (24 bottles) of (still)...
