The Tripologist: where to go in France?
The Lot is a part of France that has not yet been 'discovered'. This is rural France at its best.
The Lot is a part of France that has not yet been 'discovered'. This is rural France at its best.
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Local transport in villages is geared to the needs of locals rather than visitors.
Bordeaux is more about soaking up ambience than specific sights, and needn't cost a centime.
Guy Wilkinson finds the fare of central France is far from middling.
Nothing beats a walk around this town in south-eastern France for an insight into the life of the artist.
Is there a cruise to all three islands, or should we visit them independently?
The final stage of the epic Tour de France pass through more stunning - and delicious - destinations, including Chantilly, home of the famed whipped cream and a spectacular chateau.
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A portal into absolute charm, France is an ultimate European experience for lovers of food, wine, culture and sophistication. Take a step back and enjoy the warm hospitality of the south; experience the world's beautiful wine country in Bordeaux; get the Mediterranean vibe flowing in Marseille; swim on pebbled beaches in Nice; and enter the "gateway to the European Cascades" in Chamonix.