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

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Nausicaá, France’s fantastic National Sea Centre never fails to impress.

Rupert Parker gets up close with the fish in Boulogne at Nausicaá one of Europe’s largest aquariums.

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Le Jardin des Plumes dining room

Le Jardin des Plumes. Monet would appreciate this food artistry.

Anthea Gerrie eschews dining in Le Jardin des Plumes, Monet’s house, for a local Michelin alternative 

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Rupert Parker is feeling very biblical as he takes a guided tour walking across the Somme estuary at low tide. Towards St Valery e1597846499237

Walking across the Somme. Discover a wonderful low tide adventure.

Rupert Parker is feeling very biblical as he takes a guided tour walking across the Somme estuary at low tide.

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Rupert Parker is hiking the Opal Coast 50km between these two iconic ferry ports, with the white cliffs of Dover his constant companion on the other side of the channel. Vauban Fort Ambleteuse e1597309137668

Hiking the Opal Coast from Calais to Boulogne. Discover this scenic trail along the French coast.

Rupert Parker is hiking the Opal Coast 50km between these two iconic ferry ports, with the white cliffs of Dover his constant companion on the other side of the channel.

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Eating in Dordogne En Cuisine Pigs Feet

Eating in Dordogne. A delicious culinary journey through 7 delightful French towns.

In this French guide Rupert Parker goes eating in Dordogne in 7 different towns.

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Discover The Roman Glory of Nimes.

Beverley Watts visits the area around Nîmes and is transported back through time to the Roman Glory of Nimes.

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