Taking it easy

Of all the reasons for a delay at a ferry port check-in, a World War II half-track troop carrier being abandoned at the booth is one of the rarer ones. It was the D-Day landings anniversary and at Por

We’ve been travelling in campervans for more than 30 years, so if you’ve ever flirted with the idea of taking off and hitting the road let us assure you: there’s no better way to travel. This time, we

Sarah Daly discovers the cultural, historical, architectural and culinary secrets of this city that lies at the heart of the Loire Valley

With its distinctive landscapes – ranging from sandy beaches and islands to the Marais Poitevin wetlands and rolling countryside – the Vendée is hard to beat, writes Karen Tait

Discover southwest France’s most charming labelled towns and villages – and what they offer, with Saskia Vasklamp

Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Catalan coast, the mellow agricultural region of Terres de Lleida in western Catalonia is considered a natural paradise with an amazing cultural heritage. It is al