Once upon a time, the Bossons glacier tumbled all the way down into the Chamonix valley. In the 17th century, it reached right...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 17, 2026Your regular serving of news, views, dégustations and other titbits from the rich and varied larder of la Belle France. On France’s Atlantic...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 17, 2026Whenever I leave Paris, one of the memories I savour is the deep, earthy taste of a buckwheat galette at Breizh Café. For...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 15, 2026Explore the formidable Château d’Angers, where medieval ramparts, the magnificent Apocalypse Tapestry and a new exhibition bring centuries of history vividly to life....
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 10, 2026From cows and cheese to skiing and biathlon, Dominic Bliss discovers the many charms, traditions and sporting thrills of Alpine village Le Grand-Bornand....
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 9, 2026It’s certainly been an interesting year when it comes to fuel usage and taking flights. With unexpected cancellations and fuel shortages, there’s really...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 9, 2026Hazel Smith explores Benjamin Franklin’s history-making diplomatic triumph. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, respected for his...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 9, 2026The Gard city is ideal for escaping the crowds during Avignon’s annual theatre festival. But its charm, accessibility and gentler prices recommend it...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 7, 2026Justin Postlethwaite takes us from abandoned abbeys to crumbling châteaux to discover the ruins that reveal France’s turbulent past… France is blessed with...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 7, 2026At the quay in Le Havre, a majestic catamaran lifts her gleaming 55-metre to the sky. This is the first port of call...
ByTomas k - Senior News EditorOctober 4, 2026