Vendee family fun
With golden sands and lush countryside, the Vendée offers everything you need for the perfect beach holiday – and a lot more besides. Sylvie Wheatley and family head to the coast...
Yes you Cannes!
Every May, the seaside port of Cannes hits the headlines when the Hollywood movie train rolls in to town. But leave the glitterati behind and you’ll find a charming holiday destination, says Pierre De Villiers
Walking in Auvergne
Every year thousands of people leave the dramatic cathedral in Le Puy-en-Velay to follow the gruelling Chemin de Saint-Jacques. Paul Lamarra walks in the footsteps of the medieval pilgrims...
North coast gastronomy
Whether it’s a quick day hop or an overnight stay, a visit to your nearest French port could open up a whole gastronomic experience, full of small producers, specialist shops, local flavours and hidden culinary gems. Kate Chappell heads across the Channel on an unforgettable shopping trip