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Paindemic In Paris
France

Paindemic In Paris

For American actor and writer Alexander Burnett, a shortage of bread at his local boulangerie was one of the biggest challenges of lockdown in his adopted home city

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5 mins  |
December 2020
VEULES-LES-ROSES
France

VEULES-LES-ROSES

Between the white cliffs of the Côte d’Albâtre and the bucolic landscapes of the Pays de Caux, discover a village that combines coast and country,

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4 mins  |
December 2020
Taking the BISCUIT
France

Taking the BISCUIT

France is known for its exquisite pâtisserie and extravagant gâteaux but the not-so-humble biscuit deserves recognition too

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5 mins  |
December 2020
PICTURE PERFECT PISTE
France

PICTURE PERFECT PISTE

After a decade away from the slopes Janet Brice finds her ski legs in val d'arly, a hidden gem in the shadow of Mount Blanc

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8 mins  |
December 2020
Let there BE LIGHT
France

Let there BE LIGHT

Lyon’s annual Fête des Lumières brightens up the darkest of December nights in spectacular fashion, finds David Atkinson on a winter visit to the Rhône capital

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4 mins  |
December 2020
Shop ‘til YOU DROP
France

Shop ‘til YOU DROP

In the first of our new Insight guides, Helen Parkinson delights in the French shopping experience

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4 mins  |
December 2020
Floating YOUR BOAT
France

Floating YOUR BOAT

Spending a day on the River Seine in Paris, Heidi Fuller-love samples some of the city’s top entertainment that can be enjoyed afloat

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6 mins  |
December 2020
Creamy Dijon Chicken With Bacon And Spinach
France

Creamy Dijon Chicken With Bacon And Spinach

Enjoy this hearty dish from Bisous & Brioche, a cookbook shot on location in Burgundy

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2 mins  |
November 2020
A Moveable Feast
France

A Moveable Feast

Philip Sweeney embarks on a voyage gourmand along the Vallée de la Gastronomie travelling from Dijon to Marseille

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4 mins  |
November 2020
BOND RETOUR 7
France

BOND RETOUR 7

To celebrate the return of everyone’s favourite globe-trotting British intelligence officer in No Time to Die, Helen Parkinson rounds up five of James Bond’s top cross-Channel escapades

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2 mins  |
November 2020
SAINT-PAUL DE VENCE
France

SAINT-PAUL DE VENCE

Loved by generations of artists, this hilltop gem in Alpes Maritimes is just a short bus journey from the bustle of Nice and perfect for a day of exploring, as Lara Dunn discovers

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3 mins  |
November 2020
LE CHAT NOIR
France

LE CHAT NOIR

Find out how a striking black cat became synonymous with Montmartre’s golden age, says Helen Parkinson

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2 mins  |
November 2020
Another shade of ALSACE
France

Another shade of ALSACE

In the shadow of the Vosges Mountains, Dominic Rippon finds a lot to love about Alsace’s lesser-known red wines

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2 mins  |
November 2020
Hidden HIGHS
France

Hidden HIGHS

Thrills and spills for all the family await in the peaceful mountains of Haute Maurienne Vanoise, as Ben Moore discovers

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6 mins  |
November 2020
French CONNECTION
France

French CONNECTION

A bond over a common enemy cemented a centuries-long deal between Scotland and France, writes Helen Parkinson

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2 mins  |
November 2020
BESANÇON
France

BESANÇON

Time is of the essence in the Doubs capital, as Lara Dunn discovers while keeping an eye on the clock

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4 mins  |
November 2020
Fairytale FRANCE
France

Fairytale FRANCE

Lucy Parford whisked her family away to Tarn-et-Garonne in the south-west for a magical half-term break

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7 mins  |
November 2020
BIRD IS THE WORD
France

BIRD IS THE WORD

Take to the skies with a unique ornithologist in Cantal

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2 mins  |
November 2020
Smooth Crusing
France

Smooth Crusing

For a really special way to explore Burgundy, a luxury barge cruise through the tranquil countryside is hard to beat, writes

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8 mins  |
October 2020
Fat Of The Land
France

Fat Of The Land

Few countries hold butter in such high regard as France, as Lara Dunn explains

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5 mins  |
October 2020
Toil and TROUBLE
France

Toil and TROUBLE

Discover the spellbinding, tragic history of witches in France with Helen Parkinson

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4 mins  |
October 2020
ORLÉANS
France

ORLÉANS

Paola Westbeek follows in the footsteps of Joan of Arc in the city she saved from English siege nearly 600 years ago

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5 mins  |
October 2020
Northern STAR
France

Northern STAR

Just over an hour from Paris, France’s ‘Venice of the north’ Amiens is the perfect destination for a day trip, finds Vicky Leigh

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3 mins  |
October 2020
MADELEINES
France

MADELEINES

The humble madeleine is a vessel for a myriad of flavours, meanings and memories, writes Brigitte Nicolas

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4 mins  |
October 2020
LAROQUEBROU
France

LAROQUEBROU

Cantal charm abounds in the dancing queen of the Auvergne, as Mark Sampson finds out

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5 mins  |
October 2020
HAUTE-VIENNE
France

HAUTE-VIENNE

Steeped in tradition, this unspoiled département offers an authentic taste of rural life, says Helen Parkinson

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3 mins  |
October 2020
GOING SOLO
France

GOING SOLO

Travelling alone in France can make for an incredibly rewarding holiday experience. Helen Parkinson has a handy guide to make the most of your solo adventure

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8 mins  |
October 2020
CHILL OUT ZONE
France

CHILL OUT ZONE

Alpine resorts have long been known for their restorative properties, catering to both body and soul. Lara Dunn enjoys some active relaxation in Annecy Mountains

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6 mins  |
October 2020
Stars In Your Eyes
France

Stars In Your Eyes

From secret beaches to celebrity boules or supping on cocktails, Heidi Fuller-love takes a whirlwind tour of the places where the stars flee from the paparazzi during Cannes’ hottest festival

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6 mins  |
September 2020
NATURAL Wonder
France

NATURAL Wonder

With its bountiful sands, surf and seafood, the Bassin d’Arcachon provides the perfect off-season escape, as Alison Weeks discovers

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8 mins  |
September 2020

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