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During May, the Marais Poitevin and the marshland known as ‘Green Venice’ is splashed with vibrant colour – there are...
During the 19th century, when the popularity of seaside holidays in France was boosted by the country’s growing industrial wealth...
With its mild climate and its indigo sky—writer and painter Eugène Fromentin called it “an Egyptian sky”—you might think the...
Our selection of movies that puts Breton beauty on the big screen.
1. Faire la fête The south of France is blessed with a glorious summer climate and the locals make the most...
Built in Rochefort using 18th century shipbuilding technology, the tallship is now crossing the Atlantic in a symbolic voyage.
An exclusive excerpt from a new book highlights the early years of the famous French actress.
Beginning in the 17th century when François I brought Leonardo da Vinci (and the Mona Lisa) to France, monarchs and later...
Discover the town that lives and breathes the world-famous brandy that carries its name.
The bay of La Baule in the Loire-Atlantique may be a haven of golden sand, gentle surf and stripy beach...
Gliding along this regal waterway serves as a reminder to take life a little easier.