Local’s guide to Biarritz
This story for National Geographic Traveller included a foodie guide to the town which you can read here: Local’s Guide to Biarritz Besides the brilliant offerings for food-lovers, though, there are myriad ways to enjoy the sea, whether you want to take a dip in it or not. Besides the seaside If the town’s surf scene […]
A weekend in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Many of the locals I met in the French Basque country said you were either a lover of Biarritz or Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and while I can see what they mean (the former is loved by chic fashionistas, surfers and spa-goers, the latter is certainly more ‘Basque’ in character) I really love both – perhaps it’s because […]
Why Biarritz’s street market is a bargain-hunter’s heaven
Metro, March 12, 2018. The twice-yearly Braderie market in Biarritz sees the streets come alive with bargain market stalls, jazz bands and cut-price clobber. Even without the Braderie, it’s a great place to shop. My feature for Metro: read here Metro, 12 March 2018, p. 39
The best French hotels for foodies
Being a bit of a foodie, I already knew some of the best hotels in France for a gourmet experience but during the course of researching and writing Lonely Planet’s France From the Source I stayed in some excellent hotels that offer a superb gastronomic experience for a variety of budgets. It was great, therefore, to pull […]
The best French destinations for interiors shopping
So much of France remains undiscovered by the British and so when Homes & Gardens wanted a feature on the best ‘hidden’ destinations for their annual French special I was delighted to reveal some of my favourite places, each with a different USP. Knowing their audience love interiors, I chose destinations that are great for […]
Foodie guide to Biarritz (Olive Magazine)
olivemagazineweekender I love the blend of food and travel in Olive Magazine so I was delighted to write about the fantastic coastal town of Biarritz for their Weekender feature. It’s a great place for food-lovers because it has so many different food stories: from glitzy restaurants, to Basque tantinas, as well as a strong history of […]
A weekend in… Biarritz
It’s one of my favourite destinations in France, and so I was delighted to write The Times’ Weekend In… Biarritz piece. With spas, great food, beaches and shopping – it makes for a great weekend away. One of my favourite parts was visiting the market, where there’s a huge array of Basque food produce and […]