15 Best Things to Do in Toulon (France)
With a massive natural harbour protected by the peninsula of Saint Mandrier and defended from the north by the colossal Mont Faron, Toulon was made to be a port. The …
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15 Best Things to Do in Dunkirk (France)
The world’s northernmost Francophone city is just minutes from the border with Belgium. Life in Dunkirk has always been oriented towards the sea, whether through historic whaling and fishing or …
15 Best Things to Do in Centre-Val de Loire
There’s no mystery why Centre-Val de Loire is such a hit with visitors. Firstly, the landscapes are heart-rendingly pretty, with vineyards sloping down to the banks of this broad semi-mythic …
15 Best Things to Do in Burgundy
World-famous wine, natural parks, heritage, pastoral countryside and acclaimed cuisine, Burgundy’s got the lot. If you want to know Burgundy’s rich oenology you’ll need days to see everything; this is …
15 Best Things to Do in Beaune (France)
In the capital of Burgundy’s region you better believe you can immerse yourself in wine. Well, not literally: But all around this pretty country town are names that ring out …
15 Best Things to Do in Orléans (France)
In 1429 Joan of Arc liberated Orléans from a siege by the English, and the city has never forgotten this event. There are statues in her honour, whole wings in …
15 Best Things to Do in Arras (France)
The capital of the historic Artois region has a strong Flemish accent, clear in the names, architecture, food and art. The gabled houses on Place des Héros and Grand-Place could …
15 Best Things to Do in Rouen (France)
Rouen is a Norman city in a prime location between Paris and the port of Le Havre on the banks of the Seine. In medieval times this made the city …
15 Best Things to Do in Colmar (France)
If you’ve ever wondered what a an Alsatian city might have looked like in all its medieval glory, Colmar is your answer. The old town has been left untouched for …
15 Best Things to Do in Tours (France)
It’s no mystery that Tours is a favourite base for people discovering the Loire Valley’s exalted châteaux. Villandry, Chenonceau and Amboise are moments by car, and with the help of …