The Med’s fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean may have been under French rule since 1768, but it has a strong Italian identity, thanks to its position between the two countries. It’s…
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This glamorous French Riviera city is best known for its glittering annual film festival welcoming countless celebrities and VIPs. But it’s a delightful year-round destination for sun, sand, yachting, shopping, partying…
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Over 40-million visitors a year make Paris the most visited of all the European capital cities. The city is awash with iconic monuments. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the…
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You’ve played the board game, now visit the iconic French fortified city in person. Located in the Languedoc area on a hilltop, it’s a UNESCO site; a medieval marvel, with watchtowers,…
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The largest city in Marne, Reims is part of the Grand Est region, home to many of the major champagne maisons and four UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the Gothic Cathédrale…
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The walled capital of Burgundy vin is surrounded by the Côte d’Or vineyards. It’s a leading light in œnotourisme (wine tourism), but also a very pretty place to visit with 15th-century…
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Close to the Belgian border, the charming capital of the Hauts-de-France région benefits from both French and Flemish influences. Its position on the river Deûle and historic buildings makes Lille a…
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A pretty harbour town on the Seine estuary and the English Channel, Honfleur was originally a fortified trade port and played a significant role in the Hundred Years’ War. Its pretty…
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Experience the glamour of the Côte Fleurie, home to a US film festival, a 1920s celebrity boardwalk and pretty colourful parasols. The fashionable resort is in the Calvados area of Normandy,…
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A favourite with royals in the 19th century, this seaside resort in the Basque Country remains extremely desirable, as well as being a popular surf spot in the 21st century. The…