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12th Mar 2026
Alpine Food
Cycling along surrounded by craggy summits, glistening glaciers and rocky peaks, it’s easy to see why alpine food focuses on hearty...
15th Jan 2026
How to get "off the beaten track" on your next visit to France
If you’re a traveller who has already ticked off Paris and the French Riviera an...
2nd Oct 2025
Water in France’s Canal du Midi has flowed between the Atlantic and Mediterranean for over three centuries, thanks to the realisation by masterm...
7th Aug 2025
Part 4 - Burgundy
Whilst Burgundy (or "bourgogne" in French) is famed for its refined red wines and elegant whites, neither the Burgundians, nor...
26th May 2025
Part 3 - Loire Valley
France's longest natural waterway: the Loire, river of kings, winds gracefully along 1014km of gentle countryside, nourishing t...
19th Apr 2025
A longstanding highlight of our Dordogne Tour is the Lascaux International Centre of Cave Art, which celebrates the UNESCO world herita...