Whilst our usual menu of practical information on visiting France is on hold during the Coronavirus Pandemic, we are showcasing some of our favourite photos of la Belle France, pending…
French TV Channel France 2 has published a list of the Top places to visit in France as voted by the French! (see map at bottom of page) Arras -…
As part of the commemorations of World War One, there is to be a Centenary Air Show (Le Meeting Aérien du Centenaire) 13-14 September 2014 at the airfield of Amiens-Glisy(80…
With 2014 seeing the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, there are many good reasons to visit the battlefields of northern France and Belgium. Yet there are…
Amiens Cathedral all lit up!
The Bay of the Somme - nature, birds and a Steam Fair!
Situated just an hour south of the Channel port of Calais , St Valery-sur-Somme (80 Somme, Hauts de France) offers not only a first or last stopover to/from more distant…
A quiet secluded cove in the cliffs is always worth finding - and at Ault (80 Somme, Picardie) between Eu/Le Treport on the coast of Picardy discover Hotel/Restaurant Le Cise…
A peaceful bird and nature Festival on the Somme
Amiens Cathedral I have in the past been somewhat dismissive of the city of Amiens (80 Somme, Hauts de France) largely because an enforced winter stay in the city when…
Amiens (80 Somme, Hauts de France) holds an annual "Marche sur l'eau" as part of its annual Festival - on the third Sunday in June - 16 June 2024There are…
The Somme evokes images of World War I and battlefields, but it has much more to offer. The magnificent Gothic cathedral at Amiens is well-worth seeing, although to my mind…
Featured at the France Show was a fascinating display of images sponsored by the London College of Communication – University of the Arts London and Maison de la France representing…
Amiens Christmas Market (80 Somme, Hauts de France) runs from 25 November - 30 December 2023 Said to be the biggest and greatest Christmas market in Northern France, Amiens town…
Whilst French autoroutes tend to offer a more enjoyable drive than UK motorways, most are toll roads (peages) and hence the speed and ease of covering long distances in France…
Amiens (80 Somme, Picardie) claims to host the largest Christmas Market in Northern France 24 November - 29 December 2007. In addition to the stalls offering Christmas fayre, gifts, crafts…
Most French autoroutes between major towns and cities are toll motorways, which whilst often offering fast and uncrowded dual-carriageways, can nevertheless add significantly to the cost of a trip through…
Most French autoroutes between major towns and cities are toll motorways, which whilst often offering fast and uncrowded dual-carriageways, can nevertheless add significantly to the cost of a trip through…