Family cycling on the Île de Ré
This article was originally published in The Times. Fifteen minutes into our walk around the chic town of Saint Martin-de-Ré, I realise that our decision to ‘spend day one exploring the town on foot’ is a mistake. We’re standing on a cobbled bridge that crosses the town’s mighty Vauban ramparts with two hungry children, in […]
Total Guide: Seaside France
For Sunday Times Travel Magazine’s August 2017 issue, I wrote more than 4000 words about Seaside France in a variety of different formats. This included: Two longer pieces on the Roussillon coast and Roscoff (including the Ile de Batz), Top tens on best seaside hotels, secret coastal towns, sun-drenched beaches, lazy seaside meals, ways to […]
A weekend in…Ile de Ré
After a quick hop via La Rochelle airport, you can be on the Ile de Ré within half an hour. It’s a fantastic destination for a weekend, especially if you love cycling, though if you can stay longer… you won’t be disappointed. On foot, the town of Saint-Martin-en-Ré is a delight, especially if you into […]