An unusual but very special B&B is on a barge on the Canal du Midi at Villeneuve-lès-Béziers (34 Hérault, Occitanie) - Peniche Durandel This B&B is set in a restored…

Deep down in Southwest France Cahors (46 Lot, Occitanie) is the home to the Malbec grape, now frequently seen in the wines of Argentina, Chile, South Africa, USA, Australia and…

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In the winter Auxerre holds its Christmas Market Marché de Noel along the banks of the River Yonne 26 November - 31 December 2024 On 25 -26 May 2024 the…

Dunkerque is becoming a popular destination for cross-channel travellers with the regular ferry service from DFDS now offering 24 crossings a day. Although the crossing from Dover takes a little…

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The riverside town of Nérac (47 Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine) hosts a flower market marché aux fleurs 10-11 May 2014 Nérac is known for its boating options - on the river Baise,…

Every year Le Thoureil (49 Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire) holds an annual Loire boat festival, Fête du Thoureil which takes place on 27 -28 April 2024 The Loire is…

In the Moselle département of eastern France, the citadel of Rodemack (57 Moselle Lorraine) is not only classified as one of "the most beautiful villages in France" (Plus Beaux Villages…

Pommé is a by-product of the cider-making process, and is a paste of apple purée with added caramel and prune flavourings, which is made in a traditional copper Pommé kettle…

The Petit Palais in the heart of Paris is to present an exhibition of turn-of-the-century (20th Century) Paris - the "Belle Epoque" 2 April - 17 August 2014: Paris 1900,…

Nantes (44, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire) has a summer festival called Le Voyage à Nantes (the Journey to Nantes), which is an exciting street festival/arts trail with exhibitions, art…

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A vintage cycle festival, centred on Saumur (49 Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire) with 4 routes through the vineyards of Anjou takes place 28 - 30 June 2024 This trendy…