Fast french breaks

Dieppe is a useful and easy-to-enter point of ...

Pas-de-Calais has often been somewhere Brits pass through on the way to warmer climes. But this region deserves your attention – not least because it’s one of the most dog-friendly areas in France. Th

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

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

With dedicated bike paths and pretty terrain, Île de Ré is the perfect place for a beginner-friendly cycling holiday, discovers Alicia Miller