Fancy sleeping under the stars for free? France’s wild camping laws are more nuanced than you’d think — here’s what’s…
Find out what the popular ski resort of La Clusaz has to offer summer visitors, as Alpine meadows replace winter snowfields.
From yéyé girls to Carnaby Street, Situationism to the World’s End in Chelsea, London and Paris have long had a symbiotic cultural relationship, often overlooked.
Spring in France is a season of quiet transformation. As days lengthen and temperatures soften, gardens across the country awaken.
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From the pioneering work of Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur to today’s research into space, medicine, climate and technology, scientific…
A shipowner’s son spent thirty years and most of his fortune assembling a cabinet of curiosities on the edge of Nantes city centre. Reopened after more than a decade of works, his museum is one of the most quietly surprising in western France.
Beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, outdoor activities and charming places to stay, the seaside resort of Saint Jean de Monts in Vendée has it all.
From rural farm life to the elegance of Versailles, these three places will delight families of all ages.
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Justin Postlethwaite encourages readers to enjoy France’s cycle routes – and asks drivers to be considerate The old adage ‘don’t…
From the rural uplands of Brittany to the pine-scented shores of the wild Atlantic, La Vélodyssée is a 1300km cycling…
Find out what the popular ski resort of La Clusaz has to offer summer visitors, as Alpine meadows replace winter snowfields.
Rather than just a port to land in and speed away from, Dieppe is a worthy destination in itself that makes it a top choice for cyclists, fishing enthusiasts or true foodies – and if you’re all three, all the better!
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Twinkling lights along the boulevards, a warming café crème after a winter stroll and the Seine flowing quietly through the…
There’s something undeniably magical about Europe’s Christmas markets but experiencing them from the comfort of a river cruise takes the…
The French have mastered the art of living well. From world-famous cuisine and exceptional wines to inspiring art, timeless culture…
How CroisiEurope’s new paddle wheel sailings through Paris and Normandy offer new perspectives on Monet’s favourite places.
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Activities in France
Discover all the exciting activities and things to do in France. Whether you’re interested in hiking through the mountains or a barge trip through the Loire Valley, there are endless activity ideas for your trip to France.