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.
Hôtel St Christophe is a popular hotel, in a privileged location with all of Calvi's amenities on your doorstep.
The River Dordogne, beloved of travellers for decades, passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in France. Each section has its own character, but the stretch we have chosen reflects that variety, giving the walker a taste of the Middle Dordogne landscape in all its forms.
An adult-only escape, Le Home apartments nestle in luxuriant gardens in the heart of Calvi – the perfect place for couples seeking a tranquil and comfortable holiday home.
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.
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.
Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe.
The Mont Blanc region boasts one of the world’s most renowned trekking circuits, with some of the most awe-inspiring scenery imaginable.Take in three countries in three days of trekking as we circle the highest peak in Western Europe.
This exciting, short cycling challenge links the two classic cities of Paris and Geneva, crossing the border with a fabulous climb in the beautiful Jura Mountains.
SMALL GROUP CYCLE CHALLENGE
Magnificent scenery through French and Catalan Pyrenees. Conquer highest paved road in Pyrenees through Andorra. Descend out of mountains to iconic Barcelona. Hotels in historic towns en-route.
Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe.
