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Travel in France - LimousinTraditional crafts and industry continue to thrive in rural Limousin. Eleanor O’Kane goes behind the scenery... READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
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Travel in France - Deux-SèvresElizabeth Thorold goes on a tour of discovery of southern Deux-Sèvres, taking in everything from the marais to the mellois... READ MORE » 
Travel in France - off peak RivieraIt’s beautiful all year round but you can’t beat the Riviera out of season, as Eleanor O’Kane discovers… READ MORE » 
Travel France - cycling in JuraElizabeth Thorold explored Jura on two wheels and found the countryside, in turn mountainous, vinous and bucolic, took her breath away – in every sense… READ MORE » 
Travel France - Massif des AravisElizabeth Thorold heads for the Massif des Aravis and discovers an Alpine treasure… READ MORE » 
Montbeliard - a Christmas wonderland in FranceDeborah Curtis enjoys the run up to a traditional Christmas in the magical town of Montbéliard... READ MORE » 
Travel France: Charente RiverRoger Moss continues his journey up the River Charente, travelling from Cognac to the source of this magnificent waterway... READ MORE » 
Travel France: Les Perles VertesRush south to the sun and you could miss out on some real gems along the way. Terry Marsh took his foot off the accelerator to see what treasures Les Perles Vertes have to offer the slower motorist READ MORE » 
Travel France: TouraineFrom heart-stoppingly beautiful châteaux to fascinating troglodyte dwellings, the sights of Touraine will capture your imagination, as Maggie Allen discovers. Photographs: Eleanor O’Kane READ MORE » 
Travel France: Champagne-ArdenneWe all know about the paté and the sparkling wine in Champagne-Ardenne, but Deborah Curtis finds out if the region’s lakes have the same impact READ MORE » 
Travel France: BéarnBoth steeped in history and ahead of its time, Béarn is a rich mix of old and new, as Eleanor O’Kane discoversPhotographs: Richard Wadey READ MORE » 
Travel France: VarSurrounded on all sides by the glitz and glamour of the Riviera resorts, the provençal heartland of Var is a hidden treasure, as Elizabeth Thorold discovers READ MORE » 
| Travel in France - summer in Haute-SavoieHaving skiied there in winter, Elizabeth Thorold returned to the Massif des Aravis in summertime; she found fresh air, pure waters and a carpet of green... READ MORE » 
Travel in France - PicardyTaking the best from its neighbours to make it its own, Picardy is a natural paradise just a stone’s throw away as Elizabeth Thorold discovers... READ MORE » 
Travel France - city break LilleJust a stone’s throw from London, Lille is a city of culture and contrasts. Eleanor O’Kane was captivated… READ MORE » 
Travel France - MayenneWith its undulating countryside and pretty villages, Mayenne is a feast for the eyes, as Elizabeth Thorold discovers… READ MORE » 
Travel France - Haute-SavoieTerry Marsh heads for the mountains and finds breathtaking scenery, beautiful villages and mouthwatering cuisine. Just try tearing him away . . . READ MORE » 
Travel France - TarnTarn has left its turbulent past behind and now presents a serene and peaceful face to the world. Terry Marsh strolls through this most picturesque of departments... READ MORE » 
Travel France: MarseilleLong shunned as dirty and crime-ridden, multicultural Marseille is enjoying a reincarnation. So much so that even Parisians are starting to buy second homes here, as Jon Bryant discovers READ MORE » 
Travel France: Vallée de LouronTerry Marsh revisits the beautiful Vallée de Louron in Haute Pyrénées and discovers that the only thing that’s changed in the past twenty years is him READ MORE » 
Travel France: CherLying in the heart of France, Cher is a relatively undiscovered department and Liz Thorold discovered why you could find a cluster of Gallic influences in one spot Pictures by Eleanor O’Kane READ MORE » 
Travel France: AisneFrom First World War battles, to underground cellars packed with champagne, the rural department of Aisne is a fascinating place to explore, as Eleanor O’Kane discovers READ MORE » 
Travel France: YonnePeaceful, rich in history and with a changing landscape round every corner, Yonne is a department of contrasts. Eleanor O’Kane falls under its spell READ MORE » 
Travel France: Lot ValleyWith its breath-taking bastides, heart-stopping scenery and rich history, the Lot Valley proves a fascinating place to explore. Eleanor O’Kane falls under its spell. Photographs: Richard Wadey READ MORE » 
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