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...
France has always had a love affair with cars, particularly vintage and veteran, so it's not surprising that there are so many excellent car museums in France....
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...
The best Christmas markets in north France are just a short ferry ride across the English Channel, then you've got a great choice from Lille down to Le Touquet...
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...
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...
Saint-Nazaire’s industrial heritage offers the visitor a fascinating mix of sights. I have to admit that they weren't on my bucket list but after a visit to t...
