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Eleanor O'Kane visits NantesEleanor O’Kane visits the dynamic town of Nantes and discovers that tradition and innovation go hand in hand... READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
Breakfast in BéziersThis small city is oozing with history and charm and makes an ideal destination for an affordable weekend break as Anna McKittrick found out READ MORE » 
Choosing a place to stay on a skiing holidayMatt Richardson, Sales and Marketing Manager at Lagrange Holidays looks at where to stay on a skiing break READ MORE » 
Skiing in the PyreneesThe resorts of the Pyrenees will welcome you with open arms whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned skier, as Eleanor O’Kane discovers... READ MORE » 
Wine and wellbeing in AlsaceWhen Elizabeth Thorold took a weekend break in Alsace, she found the perfect place to recharge her batteries... READ MORE » 
Living France Top Tips - French Food and DrinkCarolyn Boyd gives us her top tips on French Food and Drink READ MORE » 
Living France Top Tips - Car Rental in FranceJean-François Rolland gives us his top tips on car rental in France READ MORE » 
Travel in France - LimousinTraditional crafts and industry continue to thrive in rural Limousin. Eleanor O’Kane goes behind the scenery... READ MORE » 
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 » 
| An eco-friendly trip to BrittanyExploring new places doesn’t have to put a strain on the environment. Victoria Trott discovers an eco-friendly way to travel around Brittany READ MORE » 
Where to go skiing in FranceFelice Hardy Co-author of Hardy’s Skiing and Snowboarding Guide 2009 tells us the best locations for skiing in France READ MORE » 
Skiing - Why France?Christian Rochette, Managing Director of Ski France International tells us why France is great for skiing... READ MORE » 
Living France Top Tips - Holidays in FranceLiz Thorold gives us her top tips on holidays in France READ MORE » 
Living France Top Tips - Driving in FranceJean-François Roland gives us his top tips on driving in France READ MORE » 
Get on your bike for a great holidayCycling is undoubtedly a great way to see France. Make it as relaxing or as challenging as you wish. 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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