In glorious bastides

Exciting ways to get away from it all

A spirit of defiance and a mysterious culture endure on the French island of Corsica, intertwined with the timeless beauty of its fragrant shrubbery, rugged mountains and medieval villages

When it comes to entertaining friends, it is hard to top Château de Chambord as a spectacular party venue. Set in a vast forested estate larger than the City of London, this flamboyant royal residence

These contenders have all the beauty of the Balearic island – and we’re planning a trip already…

The French are passionate about cycling, whether watching the Tour de France or exploring one of the country’s many cycle paths, as Joanna Leggett explains

AS BEST-IN-CLASS RENOVATIONS STEAL A MARCH ON UNMODERNISED HOMES IN THE CURRENT MARKET, ARABELLA YOUENS LOOKS AT SOME INSPIRING EXAMPLES OF HOW INTERIOR DESIGNERS HAVE TRANSFORMED PROPERTIES IN THE CAPITAL