Wine experts, Micaela and Sue from La Grande Maison d’Arthenay, an idyllic wine-grower’s house in the Loire Valley vineyards, share their guide to France’s lesser-known wine regions.

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With over 2000 miles of coastline, France’s beaches are every bit as diverse as its towns and cities. Here are five of the best beaches in France for taking in breathtaking scenery, basking in the sun and dipping your toes in crystal clear waters. 

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With a huge network of scenic cycling routes that criss-cross the country and are often considered some of the best in Europe.  To help you plan your trip, we’ve rounded up five of our favourite cycling routes in France. 

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Anyone who has spent time travelling in France knows that food isn’t just an interesting feature; France’s food culture is a whole way of life. We’ve rounded up the best regions in France for foodies, and the dishes you can’t miss while you’re there.

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You can’t visit France and pass up the chance to indulge in some fabulous wine and cheese, but before you reach for the classic brie and a baguette, check out travel writer, Francophile and cheese champion, Carolyn Boyd’s favourite fromages.

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Looking for your own secret corner of France? These five areas might just be the solution, says Carolyn Boyd.   

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For some people, the thought of having to cook and play ‘House’ while on holiday is a no-no. In France, though, it doesn’t have to be like that. By understanding more about how the French eat, you can embrace the many different ways to enjoy their food and cuisine.

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The breadth of Brittany calls to us all for different reasons. Even if you take only the beaches and the food, there are so many ways and places to explore and experience a region that combines the scenery of Cornwall with the food of France.

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Brittany is France’s largest peninsula, home to a vast stretch of rugged coastline and a rural patchwork quilt of gentle countryside, pretty villages and interesting towns. Match sublime beaches with pretty seaside resorts teeming with excellent seafood restaurants and you won’t want to stray far from the coast. Here’s our guide to the region’s best beaches.

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If you’re thinking about a visit to Brittany but aren’t sure where to start, then here’s travel journalist and Francophile Carolyn Boyd’s regional Brittany breakdown. She gives you the whys and where-to-eats of her favourite regions, so you can go straight to a part of Brittany you’ll love.

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Brittany is a foodie’s dream. The region’s proud heritage of galettes or crêpes and cidre or apple juice can be found just about everywhere but it’s certainly not so provincial that you can’t find fine dining and rather a lot of Michelin stars too. Here’s our whistle stop guide to some great food experiences plus where to stay nearby.

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Our copywriter Chris, shares the secret island with a bar, a restaurant and not much else, that made the perfect birthday treat during his Brittany trip. He also shares three more Breton boat trips worth checking out (and one that is not).

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We sent Alyson Walsh, fashion journalist and author, to explore Le Marais, a historic district in Paris.  She followed the footsteps of fashion icons and discovered a local’s hideout north of the city, all whilst soaking up the low-key Parisian ambience.

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We sent Alyson Walsh, fashion journalist and author, to uncover Bordeaux’s best boutiques, streets and markets. She found a beautiful city on the River Garonne with handsome limestone buildings that, given the right light, emanate a gorgeous golden glow.

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The French capital is known all around the world as the city of love, and it really does deserve its title. Around its corners you’ll find monument-lined boulevards, pretty architecture, interesting museums, charming bistros and stylish boutiques. We list some of our favourite things to do in Paris on a 48-hour trip. 

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There’s nothing like arriving in France after a long break: the thrill of rolling off the ferry and driving away from the terminal on the clear, open road; or stepping off the train to hear the SNCF jingle ‘da–dana–dana’ as you walk along the platform towards the ‘Sortie’.

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Picking our five best city breaks in France is tricky, but it’s a lovely problem to have. You’re spoilt for choice, from the delights of wine country to the warm south coast and the unending charm of the capital. Here are our top five cities in France, but check again tomorrow and we might have five totally different ones. 

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