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The bargain hack to see France’s best region for foodies
The bargain hack to see France’s best region for foodies

Take a self-drive motorboat tour of Burgundy’s rivers and villages to make the most of its incredible wine and local fare — for a lot less than you’d expect

19 of the best holiday villas in France
19 of the best holiday villas in France
Cannes v St Tropez: which is better?
FRANCE
Cannes v St Tropez: which is better?
19 of the best holiday villas in France
19 of the best holiday villas in France
Cannes v St Tropez: which is better?
FRANCE
Cannes v St Tropez: which is better?
10 of the best things to do in France for solo travellers
FRANCE
10 of the best things to do in France for solo travellers
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
25 of the best things to do in Paris
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25 of the best things to do in Paris
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
10 of the best things to do in France for solo travellers
FRANCE
10 of the best things to do in France for solo travellers
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
25 of the best things to do in Paris
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FRANCE
25 of the best things to do in Paris
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
The bargain hack to see France’s best region for foodies
The bargain hack to see France’s best region for foodies

Take a self-drive motorboat tour of Burgundy’s rivers and villages to make the most of its incredible wine and local fare — for a lot less than you’d expect

19 of the best holiday villas in France
19 of the best holiday villas in France
Cannes v St Tropez: which is better?
FRANCE
Cannes v St Tropez: which is better?
10 of the best things to do in France for solo travellers
FRANCE
10 of the best things to do in France for solo travellers
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
25 of the best things to do in Paris
VIDEO
FRANCE
25 of the best things to do in Paris
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
13 of the best Alpine resorts for a summer holiday
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
17 of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
25 of the best things to do in Paris
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FRANCE
25 of the best things to do in Paris
25 of the best things to do in Paris
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FRANCE
25 of the best things to do in Paris
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
The best value way to ski the Three Valleys this season
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
9 of the best European hotspots to visit in 2025
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What to do

23 of the best things to do in Marseilles
FRANCE
23 of the best things to do in Marseilles
23 of the best things to do in Marseilles
FRANCE
23 of the best things to do in Marseilles
10 of the best walking holidays in France
10 of the best walking holidays in France
10 of the best walking holidays in France
24 of the best places to visit in France for your next getaway
24 of the best places to visit in France for your next getaway
24 of the best places to visit in France for your next getaway
23 of the best things to do in Nice
23 of the best things to do in Nice
23 of the best things to do in Nice

Hotels

‘This is wellbeing the French way, aka a retreat — with wine’
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‘This is wellbeing the French way, aka a retreat — with wine’

Sarah Jossel heads to St Tropez for a pre-baby ‘sistermoon’ spa trip

Health & Fitness
16 of the best hotels in Lyons
16 of the best hotels in Lyons
17 of the best hotels in Nice
17 of the best hotels in Nice
25 of the best vineyard hotels to visit in France
25 of the best vineyard hotels to visit in France
17 of the best hotels in Bordeaux for 2025
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17 of the best hotels in Bordeaux for 2025
14 of the best hotels in Marseilles
FRANCE
14 of the best hotels in Marseilles
30 of the best hotels in Paris for 2025
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30 of the best hotels in Paris for 2025
25 of the best vineyard hotels to visit in France
25 of the best vineyard hotels to visit in France
17 of the best hotels in Bordeaux for 2025
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17 of the best hotels in Bordeaux for 2025
14 of the best hotels in Marseilles
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14 of the best hotels in Marseilles
30 of the best hotels in Paris for 2025
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30 of the best hotels in Paris for 2025
16 of the best hotels in Lyons
16 of the best hotels in Lyons
17 of the best hotels in Nice
17 of the best hotels in Nice
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Villas

17 of the best villas in the south of France
17 of the best villas in the south of France
17 of the best villas in the south of France
17 of the best villas in the south of France
12 of the best villas in France with pools
12 of the best villas in France with pools
12 of the best villas in France with pools
The loveliest luxury villas to rent in France
Luxury
The loveliest luxury villas to rent in France
The loveliest luxury villas to rent in France
Luxury
FRANCE
12 of the best family-friendly villas in France
12 of the best family-friendly villas in France
FRANCE
12 of the best family-friendly villas in France

Food

This lesser-known wine region is one of France’s loveliest
This lesser-known wine region is one of France’s loveliest
This lesser-known wine region is one of France’s loveliest
This lesser-known wine region is one of France’s loveliest
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France’s best gourmet getaway is only an hour from the Channel Tunnel
France’s best gourmet getaway is only an hour from the Channel Tunnel
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France’s best gourmet getaway is only an hour from the Channel Tunnel
17 brilliant places in France for food plus where to stay
17 brilliant places in France for food plus where to stay
17 brilliant places in France for food plus where to stay
FRANCE
12 of the finest champagne houses in France
12 of the finest champagne houses in France
FRANCE
12 of the finest champagne houses in France

Ski

Long weekend ski breaks return as Britons loosen purse strings
Long weekend ski breaks return as Britons loosen purse strings
Long weekend ski breaks return as Britons loosen purse strings
Long weekend ski breaks return as Britons loosen purse strings
10 of the best all-inclusive ski resort hotels
10 of the best all-inclusive ski resort hotels
10 of the best all-inclusive ski resort hotels
This overlooked French ski resort is a bargain for families
This overlooked French ski resort is a bargain for families
This overlooked French ski resort is a bargain for families
10 of the best ski chalets in France
10 of the best ski chalets in France
10 of the best ski chalets in France
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City guides

Why Bordeaux is the new Paris
Why Bordeaux is the new Paris
Scotland
Why Bordeaux is the new Paris
Why Bordeaux is the new Paris
Scotland
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The coastal city Parisians love — and you can get there by train
The coastal city Parisians love — and you can get there by train
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The coastal city Parisians love — and you can get there by train
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CITY BREAKS
The laid-back French city with a Spanish vibe and all-year sunshine
The laid-back French city with a Spanish vibe and all-year sunshine
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CITY BREAKS
The laid-back French city with a Spanish vibe and all-year sunshine
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FRANCE
Seven insider tips for Paris that you won’t find in the guidebooks
Seven insider tips for Paris that you won’t find in the guidebooks
VIDEO
FRANCE
Seven insider tips for Paris that you won’t find in the guidebooks

Family

How a cycling trip along the Seine got my lethargic teens moving
How a cycling trip along the Seine got my lethargic teens moving
How a cycling trip along the Seine got my lethargic teens moving
How a cycling trip along the Seine got my lethargic teens moving
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FRANCE
10 of the best things to do in France for families
10 of the best things to do in France for families
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FRANCE
10 of the best things to do in France for families
PARIS
14 of the best hotels in Paris for families
14 of the best hotels in Paris for families
PARIS
14 of the best hotels in Paris for families
PARIS
10 of the best things to do in Paris with kids
10 of the best things to do in Paris with kids
PARIS
10 of the best things to do in Paris with kids

Paris

Hôtel Pilgrim Paris review: affordable Seventies-style chic in the Latin Quarter
Hôtel Pilgrim Paris review: affordable Seventies-style chic in the Latin Quarter

Retro flair, innovative cocktails and fair prices make this funky stay perfect for stylish, budget-conscious explorers in the French capital

16 of the best Airbnbs in Paris
16 of the best Airbnbs in Paris
Le Grand Mazarin hotel review: a discreet Paris boutique in the city’s coolest neighbourhood
Le Grand Mazarin hotel review: a discreet Paris boutique in the city’s coolest neighbourhood
I was one of the first inside the reopened Notre Dame — here’s what to expect
I was one of the first inside the reopened Notre Dame — here’s what to expect
Notre Dame cathedral reopening: how can I get tickets?
Notre Dame cathedral reopening: how can I get tickets?
Birmingham airport destinations: 14 places you can fly to
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Birmingham airport destinations: 14 places you can fly to
My night sleeping inside Paris’s most famous football stadium
My night sleeping inside Paris’s most famous football stadium
I was one of the first inside the reopened Notre Dame — here’s what to expect
I was one of the first inside the reopened Notre Dame — here’s what to expect
Notre Dame cathedral reopening: how can I get tickets?
Notre Dame cathedral reopening: how can I get tickets?
Birmingham airport destinations: 14 places you can fly to
INSPIRATION
Birmingham airport destinations: 14 places you can fly to
My night sleeping inside Paris’s most famous football stadium
My night sleeping inside Paris’s most famous football stadium
16 of the best Airbnbs in Paris
16 of the best Airbnbs in Paris
Le Grand Mazarin hotel review: a discreet Paris boutique in the city’s coolest neighbourhood
Le Grand Mazarin hotel review: a discreet Paris boutique in the city’s coolest neighbourhood
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Lyons

Lyons travel guide
FRANCE
Lyons travel guide
Lyons travel guide
FRANCE
Lyons travel guide
INSPIRATION
14 best winter holiday destinations for your next getaway
14 best winter holiday destinations for your next getaway
INSPIRATION
14 best winter holiday destinations for your next getaway
FRANCE
Where is the Rugby World Cup 2023 and how can I buy tickets?
Where is the Rugby World Cup 2023 and how can I buy tickets?
FRANCE
Where is the Rugby World Cup 2023 and how can I buy tickets?
LYONS
21 of the best things to do in Lyons
21 of the best things to do in Lyons
LYONS
21 of the best things to do in Lyons

Inspiration

This buzzy canal district is Milan at its best
This buzzy canal district is Milan at its best

Navigli has been transformed into a Venetian-style spot with alfresco bars, museums, and green spaces — and is inspiring dreams for change in the city

24 of the best affordable city breaks in Europe
24 of the best affordable city breaks in Europe
The Hoxton, Charlottenburg hotel review: this trendy British export brings its design nous to the German capital
The Hoxton, Charlottenburg hotel review: this trendy British export brings its design nous to the German capital
24 of the best affordable city breaks in Europe
24 of the best affordable city breaks in Europe
The Hoxton, Charlottenburg hotel review: this trendy British export brings its design nous to the German capital
The Hoxton, Charlottenburg hotel review: this trendy British export brings its design nous to the German capital
Hotel Zoo Berlin review: a post-war hotspot for Berlinale celebs reborn as a dapper design hotel
Hotel Zoo Berlin review: a post-war hotspot for Berlinale celebs reborn as a dapper design hotel
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
Hotel Zoo Berlin review: a post-war hotspot for Berlinale celebs reborn as a dapper design hotel
Hotel Zoo Berlin review: a post-war hotspot for Berlinale celebs reborn as a dapper design hotel
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
This buzzy canal district is Milan at its best
This buzzy canal district is Milan at its best

Navigli has been transformed into a Venetian-style spot with alfresco bars, museums, and green spaces — and is inspiring dreams for change in the city

24 of the best affordable city breaks in Europe
24 of the best affordable city breaks in Europe
The Hoxton, Charlottenburg hotel review: this trendy British export brings its design nous to the German capital
The Hoxton, Charlottenburg hotel review: this trendy British export brings its design nous to the German capital
Hotel Zoo Berlin review: a post-war hotspot for Berlinale celebs reborn as a dapper design hotel
Hotel Zoo Berlin review: a post-war hotspot for Berlinale celebs reborn as a dapper design hotel
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
17 of the best things to do in Montenegro
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
Why now is the time to visit the Algarve’s secret green corner
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
25 under-the-radar stays in the Canary Islands
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
The surprising ski resort that finally persuaded my husband to join me
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
VidaMar Resort Madeira review: soak up the sun on the island’s largest sea platform
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