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

Montpellier. Modern metropolis with a mediaeval heart 

13/02/2018 by .
Montpellier Antigone fountain

That you can get a great glass of organic wine in Montpellier for three euros tells you something about the allure of this under-visited city.

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Les Glorieuses Festival. Bourg en Bresse

21/12/2017 by .
Anthea Gerrie travels to France to visit Les Glorieuses Festival, a celebration of poulet de Bresse, some of the finest chicken in the world.

Anthea Gerrie travels to France to visit Les Glorieuses Festival, a celebration of poulet de Bresse, some of the finest chicken in the world.

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Biking in Burgundy. Sample and ride the famous EuroVelo 6 biking trail.

19/06/2017 by .

Walking the Camino de Santiago. Experience the full magnificent pilgrim journey

14/05/2017 by .

Aube’s Champagne and Templars.

14/02/2017 by .

Winter fun in the Three Valleys. Glorious Ski heaven in the French Alps.

08/02/2017 by .
The Three Valleys in south east France offers up some of the best skiing in Europe. Andy Mossack explores what lies beyond it's hallowed slopes.

The Three Valleys in south east France offers up some of the best skiing in Europe. Andy Mossack explores what lies beyond it’s hallowed slopes.

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Truffle Hunting in Uzès. Discover the home of wonderful truffle plantations.

26/01/2017 by .

Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience. Personal Wine tour in Bordeaux

02/12/2016 by .
Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience

Andy Mossack travels to Bordeaux to visit the Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience, a tour of some top vineyards and wineries owned by Bernard Magrez.

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Calais five must-see places. Discover some wonderful gems.

14/10/2016 by .

Hiking Ecrins National Park

19/09/2016 by .
Lac des Fétoules

I’d always wondered what life is like in those high altitude French Refuges, often no more than wooden shacks, nestling in the shade of the mountains. Even better, when I hear about a Tour Gourmand, or gourmet tour, hiking between them, I’m even more interested. So I pack my rucksack and set out to try hiking Ecrins National Park, about a 90 minute drive East of Grenoble.

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