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Highways And Byways

A.K.A. THE BIRDS, THE BEES AND THE BUTTERFLIESGoing on a road trip is a great way to really experience an area. Lara Dunn explores the Hautes-Pyrénées and its high life 

Perpignan

French and Catalan influences, both ancient and modern, combine to exciting effect in this Mediterranean city, says Robin Gauldie

Saumur En Fete

Enjoy the food and wines of this historic Loire Valley town during the ten-day Festivini celebrations, says Sophie Gardner-Roberts

Drive Time in Alsace

The golf courses in this picturesque region of eastern France proved an exciting challenge for Adam Ruck, and he still made time to sample the area’s famous wines.

Reel Life

With a reputation as the birthplace of cinema,France has film programmed into its cultural DNA.Lara Dunn explores some of the landmarks.

Rhone Roaming

Flowing more than 800 kilometres from Switzerland to the Mediterranean, the River Rhône offers a tempting and varied journey for the cycle traveller. Mark Stratton takes to two wheels to explore its course on the ViaRhôna.

Five Paintings, Five Places

On an artistic Tour de France, Deborah Nash traces famous works by 19th-century French painters to the locations that inspired them and finds out what remains today.

Where To Stay For... Golf Enthusiasts

Pack your clubs and head for a hotel within easy reach of some of France’s best courses.

Roll Out the Red Carpet

On the eve of the 70th Cannes film festival, David Atkinson soaks up the glamorous atmosphere of the Côte d’Azur resort.

French Literature: Spreading the Word

Take a journey through 1,000 years of storytelling in France with Sandra Haurant.

Take a Stroll in Sarlat

Visitors will be captivated by the fine medieval architecture and gastronomic delights in this Dordogne town, says Peter Stewart.

A Raw Talent in Film

Writer-director JULIA DUCOURNAU explains to Pierre de Villiers how she was able to bring a fresh approach to the horror genre.

Road Trip

Discover the pine forests and giant dunes of the Côte d’Argent as Alex Green takes the second leg of her campervan tour

Get To The Of Corsica

Behind the teeming beaches of the Île de Beauté lies a rugged land of mountains and quiet villages, as Rachel Johnston discovers

A Walk In The Woods

On a chilly morning in Périgord, Heidi Fuller-Love hunts for truffles with one of the last caveurs to use a pig.

Bote Aux Lettres

Send us your stories and memories of France

Road Trip

Explore Armagnac country on a gentle westward journey through undiscovered market towns and tranquil landscapes

Memories Of War

Visit sites that played an important part in French history

The Hidden Gems Of Jura

Love the mountains in summer, but want to escape the crowds? Look east to find outdoor escapism at its best, says Sophie Gardner-Roberts

Montpellier

This sun-filled city has plenty to dazzle the eye in the historic centre and strikingly modern outskirts, as Peter Stewart discovers

Cahor's On The Up

The home of malbec is being transformed as the robust ‘black wines’ are given a more refined edge 

King And Queen Of The Castle

Although less familiar than their Loire Valley counterparts, the châteaux of Burgundy-Franche-Comté offer a range of attractions, as Catriona Burns discovers

Take A Stroll In...Kayersberg

Its name reflects the village’s turbulent history, but Peter Stewart found a haven of tranquillity while exploring this Alsace gem

Mussel Bond

From a mollusc museum to themed boat trips, Heidi Fuller-love explores the shellfish scene along France’s Atlantic coast

Science And Scandal

Director MARIE NOËLLE tells Pierre de Villiers how Marie Curie’s struggles against prejudice still strike a chord