A break to Brittany promises many things – historic villages, walled citadels and primeval forests – but above all, it’s home to mile upon…
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With its Atlantic coastline, azure waters and attractive resorts the south-west edge of France is a storehouse of wonders. It’s worth travelling that little…
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Tuscany is a delight whichever way you turn. There really is no wrong way to explore it. But if time’s tight, and you want…
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Whether lofty, glacier-fed and glittering, or bustling, resort-lined and sporty, Europe’s clean, clear lakes are the ideal alternative to the coast. Most offer beaches…
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Croatia has become something of a holiday hotspot in recent years. And this week, with the release of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,…
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Portugal’s thrilling capital, Lisbon moves to its own beat. It’s a jumble of ochre-coloured villas, steep gradients, tree-shaded squares and sudden, mesmerising views of…
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The Pyrenees is a region renowned for its dramatic mountainous landscapes and lush green countryside. Traversing the southern border of France, it’s a place…
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The Vendée, tucked below the outstretched arm of Brittany in the north west of France, straddles the banks Loire to the north and the…
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It must be difficult, if you’re a city in the shadow of a world-famous neighbour, to attract the attention you deserve. But often, these…
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The Ardèche is France at its wild and spectacular best. Rushing rivers, towering gorges, deep caves and romantic villages: this dramatic region doesn’t do…