France is renowned for its great food and fantastic wines, but if there’s one thing the French are famous for, it’s their cheeses. Whether you prefer cow’s milk varieties or a goat’s cheese, blue-veined versions or soft, white ones, there’s bound to be at least one French cheese to suit your tastes. Let’s take a look at the top ten French cheeses, to help you fi... Read More
France is not known as a particularly health-conscious country. Famously skinny women aside, cigarettes, cheese, Cognac, and the ever-deadly croissants au beurre are all French staples. It simply wouldn’t feel right to visit France without indulging a little, and for that reason you may associate a holiday across the channel with hedonistic living and diet-defying meals. However, a trip to... Read More
The Tour de France is without a doubt one of the biggest cycling events worldwide, and France is the perfect place to go for your cycling holiday. Emulate the famous road race by choosing to travel through stunning countryside scenery and experience the wonderful French culture along the way. Whether you pick a long distance route or choose one town and try out a number of circuits around it, Fran... Read More
France, of course, is famous for certain foods. When we think of French foods, snails, frogs legs and macaroons instantly spring to mind. However, each region of France boasts its own delicacies, whether this be a variation of a stereotypical French food or something that may come as a surprise to many. What are some of these French regional specialities? Alsace The Choucroute garnie of Alsace... Read More
Five Amazing Places to Visit in France France is one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world, receiving an average of 80 million tourists every year. But when one thinks about places to visit in France, the obvious pop to mind: Paris, Nice, Brittany, Marseille, and so on. However, there is so much more to be seen in this country full of beauties and wonderful spots you... Read More
Brittany A compelling clash of breathtaking coastline, majestic islands, medieval townships and beautiful stretches of woodland, Brittany is one of France's most enchanting, as well as welcoming, holiday destinations. Before its annexation to France back in 1532, it was a Celtic duchy for over one thousand years. As a result, it is a place of rich cultural heritage, steeped in history and traditi... Read More
