Active Annecy
Annecy and her lake are an active person’s paradise. The smiling assistant in the tourist office confirms this: “So many people visit Annecy, or live here, because of the outdoor life,” she says. “Every day, all year round, you can see families, students, young and old people enjoying the lake and the land.” Here are five of the best ways to enjoy the dramatic landscape around this beautiful 14-kilometrelong lake, without a ski-pole in sight.
Horsing around
Get the best of two worlds when you travel around the Bordeaux vineyards on horseback. JOANNE SMITH saddles up for a perfect horse-lover’s holiday...
France for Cyclists - Cycling Along the Loire
Ditch the car and get on your bike – there’s no better way to experience the real France. JUDY ARMSTRONG enjoyed the trip of a lifetime when she cycled the length of the Loire, the longest river in l’Hexagone
France for Walkers - Walking the Alsace Wine Trail
Take a walking tour along the Alsace Wine Trail and you’ll discover much more than just picturesque villages and lovely countryside, says DIANE GOLDREI
France on a High - Slimming in the Alps
Where do the French go when they want to slim down? To the Alps, where they can shed the pounds with a unique diet. CAROLYN BOYD takes the waters