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.
The Splendour of Corsica from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in France. Available from 5 Sep 2023 to 5 Sep 2023 this 14 day trip costs from £2,650.
An adult-only retreat, this collection of lovely apartments feature a shared pool and lush gardens in an idyllic setting – just a few minutes' walk from Calvi and its superb beach.
A self-guided hike near Mont Blanc, without the crowds. Start in St Gervais, and stay in Les Contamines valley, Les Houches and dramatic Chamonix.
Hôtel St Christophe is a popular hotel, in a privileged location with all of Calvi's amenities on your doorstep.
A self-guided hike near Mont Ventoux to the north of Provence, from Venasque to Vaison-La-Romaine, including a circuit in the Dentelles de Montmirail. End with a night or two in Avignon.
