You can spend a lifetime travelling to France and never tire of her. You want beaches? Gravitate to the Côte d'Azur. You want rivers and gorges? Drive to the Massif Central and lose yourself in the Cevennes. For winter sports, there’s the Alps, for culture past and present there’s Paris – a city to fall in love in. And anywhere you choose you’re sure to find excellent food and wine.
The corner of France which makes my own heart beat harder is Biarritz. Maybe long-time residents King Edward and Mrs Simpson have endowed it with a royal aura. Maybe it’s the laid-back surfer culture, bouncy nightlife or those tasty Atlantic oysters. But whenever I visit, I find myself on the Esplanade du Port Vieux looking right at the Grande Plage and left at the magnificent Côte des Basques and wonder why on earth I haven’t moved there yet.
A wonderful walk along the Dordogne and Ouysse rivers, following in the footsteps of pilgrims to reach the awe-inspiring town of Rocamadour.
A beautiful bergerie-style property set in peaceful grounds and surrounded by ancient olive trees. Situated between Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio, the location is very convenient for those wishing to explore the South of the island.
A self-guided hike in one of the most remote parts of France. Walk from La Brigue, on the France/Italy border, down the Roya Valley to beautiful Menton on the Riviera, taking in ancient Saorge, Breil, Sospel and Ste Agnes. This is a great walk for those who are seeking to move up a walking grade, and the route is well signed.
Hotel based one week Alpine walking holiday around Mont Blanc
This beautiful and demanding trek in the Pyrenees takes us from France over the high mountains into Spain. Our route follows the ‘Freedom Trail’, one of the escape routes followed by thousands of allied servicemen and Jewish refugees seeking to escape Nazi-occupied France by fleeing to neutral Spain.
We stay in a 12C Chateau hotel (4 star), with a 1st class restaurant serving classic cuisine and wines. We walk on ancient drovers’ paths through natural rock formations above the gorges of the rivers Tarn & Jonte & visit mediaeval priories and villages. Running from 19 - 26 May 2019, this 8 day trip costs from £2,556 with a max of 14 guests.
Journey with us through Southern France, a destination known for its spectacular mountain scenery and famous railways. Ride some of the most iconic lines, charter a steam train and experience the remaining sections of the Vivarais system by rail and vélorail.
Climb to the summit of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe and climb to the summit of Gran Paradiso, the highest peak in Italy
• Explore the fascinating and diverse history of Brittany, from standing stones to Paul Gauguin and the Pont-Aven school of painters
• Visit sites in Locmariaquer, including the Table des Marchands passage grave, the Er Grah tumulus and the Grand Menhir Brisé, the largest standing stone in Europe
• Discover the unique architectural and sculptural
Enjoy the highlights of Germany’s romantic Rhine & Moselle Rivers, dipping into Switzerland and France along the way. Sail through the Rhine Gorge with its dramatic deep canyons and past sloping vineyards and colourful villages. Available from 27 Jun 2019, Ramblers 7 night Cruise & Walk Holiday costs from £1,995 per person including flights
