We have always felt as though, in the past, we neglected France – opting for more exotic destinations. But this year we decided to remedy this with a ten-day trip to western France. Our chosen slot wa

Head off the beaten track in Deux-Sèvres, Creuse and Aveyron and you’ll discover charm, history and character homes you can make your own, writes Eleanor Hewitt-Coleman

Anthony, an ESF ski-school instructor, has paused at the side of the piste, and is excitedly beckoning me over. He’s pointing towards an undisturbed mountainside in the distance. “Look, can you see th

Sunshine, skiing and a hint of the Med – Annaliza Davis looks at what the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Hautes-Alpes can offer for househunters

Troyes is only a 90-minute train ride from Paris but, compared to the capital, it’s a more compact and intimate location for a French mini-break. You’ll find atmospheric churches, attractive independe

After several incidents on recent holidays, we were apprehensive about our next trip. Normally, we’d be looking forward to a relaxed, straightforward caravan holiday. Could we have a carefree tour thi