Meandering along the Loire
The Loire Valley for much of its more popular and accessible stretch is a flat lazy river, especially in summer. Nearer its source high in the Massif Central it…
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Meandering along the Loire
Bergerac, Dordogne
Bergerac on the River Dordogne is the capital of the Dordogne département. It was a centre for tobacco production, and is an important wine centre. The appellations of Bergerac, Saussignac,…
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Bergerac, Dordogne
Encore Provence
Everyone is recommending Provence at the moment - the latest being Nigel Horne in the Telegraph who argues that this is the best time of year to go (mid-May…
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Encore Provence
Walking & Cycling Poitou Charentes
Poitou Charentes hidden attractions
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Walking & Cycling Poitou Charentes
Exploring Burgundy
A personalised guide to the vineyards of Burgundy
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Exploring Burgundy
Chablis – Jean-Marc Brocard
Jean-Marc Brocard makes excellent Chablis wines in northern Burgundy.
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Chablis – Jean-Marc Brocard
la Ferté-Gaucher – a wild hotel
French hotels can be good value for money, if sometimes a little idiosyncratic.
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la Ferté-Gaucher – a wild hotel
Brissac – A Paradise of Flowers at Chateau de Brissac
Castle, Flowers, Wine and accommodation at Chateau de Brissac near Angers
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Brissac – A Paradise of Flowers at Chateau de Brissac