The best wine from Beaujolais is luscious and fruity. The Gamay grape, which thrives in the region’s granite-based soils, produces wines light in body, high in acidity and with explosive fruit flavours. These wines are often characterised by fresh and juicy red fruit flavours, such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry,…
The wine regions of France are known worldwide. Each region produces diverse wines with distinctive flavors and styles. Here are seven of them. A votre santé.
Amiens is on the banks of the Somme River. Its picturesque landscapes and charming towns saw some of the worst conflict of WW1 and can tell a story of winning and losing. Now, though, Amiens is the prize of Picardy.
Experience Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most famous landmarks. It’s a beautiful and captivating island location that has intrigued visitors for centuries.
The ancient Romans said Bourges was one of the prettiest cities in Gaul. You’ll agree. It is indeed ‘Beautiful Bourges’ and there’s plenty there to see and do.
France is a country with a rich and complex history. Famous French faces – heroes or villains – come from many fields, including politics, science, literature, the arts and humanitarian work. Who are your favourites? Who are definitely not?
Brest is Brittany’s only seaport at the westernmost point of France. You can see the best of Brest in a two-day visit and enjoy history, culture and leisure.
Do you love to be beside the seaside? Saint-Malo is the ideal place to ‘see the sea’ and all that it involves. Gaze at the sights, gaze at the seascapes or just do some navel-gazing. Your choice.
There are so many reasons why you’ll love Lyon. Lyon is France’s third largest city. It is generally ranked the second or third best place to live in France.
If you visit Nîmes (and why wouldn’t you?) you can’t miss seeing the Maison Carrée (The Square House). It made the news on 18 September 2023, when it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.