France
A meal here is worth travelling to the edge of Paris for
Not many tourists make it out to the 20th arrondissement in Paris. If you do, then be sure to eat at this restaurant.
- Ben Groundwater
The underrated, beautiful French city most visitors miss
Think of a city in the south of France beginning with an “M” and Marseille comes to mind. But there’s another vibrant, buzzing city to put on your itinerary.
- Steve McKenna
Port guide: Rouen, France
France has plenty of small, delightful and historical provincial cities but this is one of the best, and not yet conquered by the tourist hordes.
- Brian Johnston
This classic dish is one of the world’s great cold-weather meals
It’s far greater than the sum of its parts thanks to the long, slow cook and the perfect marriage of flavours and ingredients.
- Ben Groundwater
- ★★★★
- Europe
The stunning French train station with an equally stunning restaurant
This seamless 126-year-old hub is a glorious step back in time and features a stunning restaurant worth visiting before your train.
- Jenny Hewett
Port guide: Marseille, France
This city was once crime-ridden and rundown. Now it’s a capital of culture, a tourist hotspot and one of cruising’s most-visited destinations.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Europe
My friend just went to Paris. He came back dispirited
It wasn’t the destination, it was the tourists. They weren’t even behaving badly – they were just boring.
- Lee Tulloch
- Opinion
- Travel tips
No plan, no bookings: How my spontaneous travel backfired spectacularly
“Please do not stay in Hossegor,” a nice woman with a friendly smile says. “Hossegor is full. There are no beds for you in Hossegor.”
- Craig Tansley
- Opinion
- Europe
When travel plans go wrong, we could all learn from the French
Many stereotypes about French people are true: they can be rude, are proud, and strike at the drop of a hat. But they also have another important quality.
- Chrissie McClatchie
The wealthy, overlooked Paris neighbourhood that’s surprisingly affordable
Think you know the city of love? This area might surprise you. It’s all leafy streets and local markets, and just steps from the Eiffel Tower.
- Natasha Bazika