Central France

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

An unforgettable European Waterways Burgundy Canal Cruise 

An unforgettable European Waterways Burgundy Canal Cruise  aboard La Belle Epoque Hotel Barge.

Michael Edwards cruises like an aristocrat on a European Waterways Burgundy Canal Cruise

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The Stables at Chateau de la Fuye

The Stables at Chateau de la Fuye. A 15th century chateau gite that screams luxury living.

Michael Edwards luxuriates in Chinon chic at The Stables at Chateau de La Fuye

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Cour des Loges Hotel. Lyon has never looked so medieval

In a gorgeously-preserved mediaeval city whose cobbled streets and ancient stones have won it World Heritage Site status,  the five-star Cour des Loges offers visitors the chance to live the lifestyle of a mediaeval nobleman for a night or three in the heart of VIeux Lyon.

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Biking in Burgundy

The EuroVelo 6 is a long distance cycle track running 2,270 miles along some of Europe’s major rivers. Rupert Parker tries a short stretch in Burgundy.

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Three days in Lyon

The greatness of Lyon’s past is amply matched by its contemporary cultural dynamism and diversity. Sited at the meeting point of two great rivers, was always a guarantee of prominence, and today Lyon is France’s second city. Here is my travel guide to three days in Lyon

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Travel Guide to Exploring Angers

There is a buzzing exhilaration about exploring Angers, a bright modernity underpinned by a unique and fascinating heritage. This lively city of noteworthy architecture, rainbow-coloured trams and more than 150,000 souls is highly regarded as urban friendly

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