You'll come across flea markets and brocante fairs all over France. The French have all sorts of different brocante fairs: vide-greniers, dépôts-vente and brad...
The best Christmas markets in north France are just a short ferry ride across the English Channel, then there's a great choice in the region from Lille down to...
Visiting the glorious Christmas markets in France is one of the great joys of the holidays, for both the French and for foreign visitors. These wonderful Chris...
Bicycling in Les Chartrons ® Vincent_Bengold
Bordeaux is a glorious city. The gracious and elegant capital of the Aquitaine region is rich with classical b...
The Tour de France is the world’s greatest cycling race. The 112th race takes place from Saturday July 5, 2025. It starts in Lille, in the Nord region and...
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Antiques Fair
The best brocante and flea markets in France offer some real bargains (and a great day out as well). They’re very popula...
Puy du Fou is, according to many (and to myself), quite simply, the world's best theme park. It's a romp through French history, a spectacular dip into the Vik...
Bullecourt 1917, Jean & Denise Letaille Museum, is a small museum but therein lies its charm. You have time to read and see the very well-written stories (...
The Wellington Quarry Museum (La Carrière Wellington) in Arras is an exceptional, eerie place. It’s buried in the tunnels that crisscross the ground 20 metres ...
