On a family break along the Canal du Rhône au Rhin, Emma Cook and Co are out of their comfort zone, especially when their new boat breaks down. Still, there’s always Strasbourg to savour
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10 of the best beach bars in France
Trays of oysters, iced rosé, swordfish brochettes, even Trump-inspired cocktails … these bars de plage boast superb fare and sunshine vibes
Great hotels, gites and auberges in France.
From Picardy to Provence here is some recommended accommodation in chateaux, converted stables and cottages to suit all budgets.
France on a budget: an expert guide to holidaying like the French
A few weeks’ vacances in countryside, coast or mountains are regarded as a universal right in France, and the French are expert at it. Here are some tips on copying them
Museum rescues sculptor Camille Claudel from decades of obscurity
French artist, once the lover of Auguste Rodin, has her career celebrated with opening of museum in Nogent-sur-Seine
Great little ski resorts: Val d’Arly, France
This ribbon of traditional Alpine villages between Mont Blanc and the Aravis is cheaper, more relaxed and feels more French than the big, glam resorts neaby. Perfect for families
Les Arcs ski resort lures Brits with Brexit-busting offer
The popular French winter sports destination is hosting a ‘British festival’ to keep UK customers and staff coming
10 of the best foodie retreats in rural France
These charming B&Bs, guesthouses and gîtes offer comfortable pitstops on a French adventure, but with their mouth-watering regional food and wine they may prove hard to leave
Plenty of wine and no whining: a family holiday on France’s Atlantic coast
The kids would be happy to stick to the beach, but a stay on the coast near Bordeaux means mum and dad can fit in some surfing and vineyards, too
Brocantes: junk shop joy in France
Long autoroute trip? Then stop off for a rummage in a brocante (a French flea market), says Tom Kevill-Davies, who has furnished his house from them
