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Places to Stay and Eat in Midi-Pyrénées
The region’s best restaurants and hotels, including some you won’t find in the brochures Related articles: Great Destinations: Midi-Pyrénées, Lighting the Way Top 12 Most Iconic Sites in the...
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Cradle of the Renaissance: A Celebration in the Loire Valley
As the Loire Valley prepares to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance, with the Viva Leonardo da Vinci! festival, Gillian Thornton immerses herself in the region’s iconic châteaux, where...
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Viva Leonardo da Vinci! Renaissance Events in the Loire Valley
Celebrating the quincentenary of the French Renaissance in Centre-Val de Loire Related article: Cradle of the Renaissance: A Celebration in the Loire Valley The 500th anniversary of the French...
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12 Iconic Renaissance Sites in the Loire Valley
As the cradle of the French Renaissance, the Val de Loire boasts a wealth of places to explore Related articles: Cradle of the Renaissance: A Celebration in the Loire Valley Things to See and Do in...
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Out of the Shadows: Omaha Beach Revelations at Maisy Battery
As Europe marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, fascinating stories about the hostilities are still coming to light. Gillian Thornton hears Gary Sterne’s Omaha Beach revelations at Maisy...
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Plenty of Horsepower: A Short Break in Le Perche
Gillian Thornton lets someone else take the reins on a short break in Le Perche “Marchez!” Ears pricked, the two huge horses in front of me launch into action with a rattle of harnesses and clattering...
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Where to Stay, Eat and Drink in the Loire Valley
A selection of quality hotels, restaurants and wine tours across the region Related articles: Cradle of the Renaissance: A Celebration in the Loire Valley 12 Iconic Renaissance Sites in the Loire...
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More than a Pit Stop: Le Mans and Europe’s Iconic Motor Race
Gillian Thornton zooms off to Le Mans to discover the legends behind Europe’s most iconic motor race and follow in the treadmarks of action hero Steve McQueen Late afternoon and my husband and I have...
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France’s Chestnut Mecca in Ardèche
Gillian Thornton tootles over to France’s chestnut Mecca for a cheeky tasting spree ahead of the annual Les Castagnades festival Chestnuts have always been synonymous with Christmas, whether toasted...
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Treasure Island: Alternative Ways to Visit Mont-Saint-Michel Bay
Gillian Thornton ventures far from the madding crowd with alternative ways to tour Mont-Saint-Michel Bay Wind on up the busy lane to the Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel and you can’t miss the racks of...
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City Focus: Chartres, Gateway to the Loire Valley
Northern gateway to the Loire Valley, Chartres offers plenty of surprises, both day and night. Gillian Thornton explores Walk through the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres on a sunny day and if...
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Ardèche: A World of Picture-Perfect Wonders
The landscape of this rugged region has inspired humankind since prehistoric times. Gillian Thornton meanders amongst works of art both man-made and natural… As warm welcomes go, our reception at...
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12 Unmissable Spots in Ardèche
From rocky mountains to underground caverns and beautiful villages, there’s plenty to explore Related article: Ardèche, A World of Picture-Perfect Wonders LE PARTAGE DES EAUX Walk it or drive it, bike...
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What to See and Do in Ardèche
From the thrills of canoeing to exploring caverns to visiting historic châteaux, there’s something for everyone Related articles: Ardèche: A World of Picture-Perfect Wonders 12 Unmissable Spots in...
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Where to Stay and Eat in Ardèche
Our selection of the best accommodation and dining in the département Related articles: Ardèche: A World of Picture-Perfect Wonders 12 Unmissable Spots in Ardèche What to See and Do in Ardèche...
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City Focus: Angers, The Historic Capital of Anjou
From my lofty vantage point on the broad ramparts of Angers’s medieval fortress, the high points of this attractive city stand proud above the rooftops, an open invitation to explore. Dominating the...
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A Visit to Valrhona’s Irresistible Cité du Chocolat
Gillian and the Chocolate Factory… Correspondent Gillian Thornton throws calories to the wind at Valrhona’s discovery centre France has never been coy about its love affair with the cacao bean. Every...
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Worth its Salt: A Trip to Salies-de-Béarn
Get your fix of ‘white gold’ in France’s capitale du sel, Salies-de-Béarn Nothing enhances a good meal quite like a top-quality table salt produced in the time-honoured way. France is blessed with a...
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Great Destinations: Basque in Glory
The three Basque provinces of Nouvelle-Aquitaine have much to offer. Gillian Thornton explores this unique corner of southwest France. Dinner at Port Vieux in Biarritz is an experience to savour – not...
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Top 12 Cultural Attractions in the Pays Basque
Twelve places to visit on the Basque Coast and further inland Related article: Great Destinations: Basque in Glory GRANDE PLAGE, BIARRITZ This broad beach is overlooked by Napoleon’s former palace, the...
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