I feel well enough without any of the 'wellness' malarkey
A holiday of abstinence, temperance and mystifying massages? Count me out this year
A holiday of abstinence, temperance and mystifying massages? Count me out this year
As the bureaucrats in Brussels take aim at miniature hotel toiletries, here are a few bugbears they might also like to address
Rolling hills, handsome villages, foie gras and Armagnac beckon our writer for an off-season sojourn in the Gers department
Six centuries ago, two nations almost became one. Had it happened, a mighty country, football team and travel destination would have emerged
The deep green landscape of the Orne département rolls plump with cattle and shire horses, and is at its most magical in autumn
The late Queen was the embodiment of many things the French admire in the British – we chart the royals' close history with the country
Summer's over, but autumn is a wonderful season in France. From food festivals to vineyard harvests, here's why it's the ideal time to go
Plump for this charming city in the south of France during October or November and you'll be rewarded with low prices plus a whole lot more
Look beyond the wartime stain and visit Vichy, where the well-bred have for generations come to drink, bathe and have their colons irrigated
It’s not too late to bag a break in one of France’s most enticing seaside resorts this summer
Where to eat, drink and stay in France's picturesque port city with an edge
From city centre highlights to further flung day trips, there's plenty to discover in and around this picturesque port
From stunning rooftops with a view to classic bars serving cocktails and live jazz, here's where to drink in the city
From the area's signature bouillabaisse to fine international flavours, this coastal city is awash with tempting culinary options
With rising fuel prices, it's time to ditch the car and explore this beautiful country by train
Once a year, our writer puts his day job on pause to become a tour guide for a friend’s Yorkshire-based company