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Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in France, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Amazing Jazz À Juan Festival.  Juan-Les-Pins, France.

16/08/2026 by .

Discover the Pas de Calais. A Fabulous French Department far less travelled than it deserves.

05/08/2026 by .
Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

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France’s Beautiful Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Explore a less trodden path.

04/07/2026 by .
Andy Mossack travels to the sumptuous Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to uncover lavender fields, hidden palaces, and living well beside the Rhone River.

Andy Mossack travels to the sumptuous Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to uncover lavender fields, hidden palaces, and living well beside the Rhone River.

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Arts In Arles. A Way Of Life Deeply Rooted In Tradition.

11/12/2025 by .
Solange Berchemin offers her personal guide to Arts in Arles, southern France's magnet for artists for centuries. 

Solange Berchemin offers her personal guide to Arts in Arles, southern France’s magnet for artists for centuries.

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Guide To Rouen À Table! Normandy gets cooking for its Delicious Gastronomy Festival

14/11/2025 by .
Rupert Parker Samples Rouen À Table! Gastronomy Festival And Finds A Paradise For Food Lovers.

Rupert Parker Samples Rouen À Table! Gastronomy Festival And Finds A Paradise For Food Lovers.

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Guide To Cycling Eurovelo 3. Discover cycling heaven from Northern France To Belgium

01/11/2025 by .

Méribel in Summer. An Insider Guide to this perfect summer resort.

13/08/2025 by .
Méribel in Summer. An Insider Guide to this perfect summer resort.

Méribel in Summer. Rupert Parker offers his Insider Guide to Méribel as he Dodges The Winter Crowds And Explores The Slopes On Foot And Bike

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Paris La Défense. Discover a perfect alternative to the city centre.

19/07/2025 by .
Andy Mossack visits the wide-open spaces of the Paris La Défense district. Traffic free and minutes from the city centre. Basing yourself here is a no brainer.

Andy Mossack visits the wide-open spaces of the Paris La Défense district. Traffic free and minutes from the city centre. Basing yourself here is a no brainer.

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The Glorious French Ardennes Revisited

09/07/2025 by .
Rupert Parker revisits the marvellous French Ardennes, a region that deserves to be better known.

Rupert Parker revisits the marvellous French Ardennes, a region that deserves to be better known.

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Exploring the Charente Region Artisans with Maison Ferrand and delicious Citadelle Gin.

30/06/2025 by .
Andy Mossack explores the local producers and artisans of southwest France’s Charente region.

Andy Mossack explores the local producers and artisans of southwest France’s Charente region.

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