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...
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...
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 ...
The Calais Memorial Museum 39-45 (Musée Mémoire 39-45) is hunkered down in a park in the middle of Calais. Unless you know it’s there you might miss it. But do...
The Tour de France is the world’s greatest cycling race. It’s the 111th race and this year is slightly different due to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taking place f...
We all know something about the famous 19th-century Impressionist painters, but who were they? Here's a quick guide so you can impress your friends with your k...
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...
