France holidays
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This unspoilt village on the doorstep of the vast Alpe d’Huez ski area offers stunning scenery, but is free of the crowds and commercialism of the bigger resort
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A great little place I know A pretty pass: why France's Col du Soulor is great for bikes and birding
Regularly part of the Tour de France route, this 1,474-metre Pyrenean pass is also bird of prey central in summer and autumn -
For those who want to avoid the crowds on and off the slopes, this small town offers peaceful pistes, great dining options and a top-notch jazz festival to boot
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France’s gastronomic capital is famous for traditional cooking, but a new wave of chefs is now reinventing the classics. Chefs and insiders select their favourite Lyon restaurants old and new
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The city of love – or lights – can also be a delight for children, with special sessions at many cultural attractions and parks with playgrounds, ponds and puppets
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A trip outside the comfort zone can often feel a bit of a stretch. Our writer travels to an idyllic rural retreat near Toulouse with some concerns. As it happens, it proves to be a life-changing trip
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Aquitaine, in south-west France, is a caviar region to rival the Black Sea – and one local producer is offering enthusiasts a farm tour and tasting
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Lascaux 4, a spectacular replica of France’s most celebrated cave art using interactive guides and multi-screen displays, opens on 15 December
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Off-piste skiing paradise La Grave in the French Alps has raised more than €60,000 through crowdfunding to try and fight off developers
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What are holidays for if not meeting new people and having a ball? Our writer joins a louche weekend in the Loire Valley, and rounds up other – more affordable – group holidays to enjoy candle burning at both ends
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The theme of Paris-New York is at the core of a series of hip-hop events and performances at La Place – part of the €1bn Canopée des Halles project – an innovative centre that showcases underground sounds
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Before we replicate lost wonders, we should study Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the visionary architect whose winged imagination resurrected an entire French city
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The sheer abundance of regional specialities in north-west France makes for a thrilling foodie road trip. We sniff out the best local produce, plus great places to eat, drink – and sleep it off
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Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson is the artist behind this year’s exhibition at Versailles. His works, on show in the gardens and inside the chateau, include this Waterfall installation – a cascade that seems to fall from midair into the canal
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Riding the length of France gives Martin Love and three friends the chance to savour endless rain, empty roads and performance-enhancing croissants
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Northern France is known for beaches, cider, cheese and seafood but our readers also pick out some less obvious delights on the coast and inland
On the radar Les Arcs ski resort lures Brits with Brexit-busting offer