Rennes and Nantes
Wanderlust magazine has a neat little feature called Double Bill, where they cover two different destinations as a suggestion for a two-centre trip. And for those heading to west France, you can’t beat both Rennes and Nantes. Set in the north-west of France, the cities of Rennes and Nantes are fiercely proud of their Breton […]
Best stopovers en route south
“Where do you stop when you drive south?” is possibly the number one question I get asked… and it’s so good to have dozens of suggestions up my sleeve. Whether you want to just enjoy a bit of luxury and switch off at a beautiful boutique hotel, or have a more adventurous stay in a […]
10 great French holidays by train
Ten of the best places to visit in France by train, The Guardian, 29th March 2018. https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/mar/29/france-by-rail-10-great-summer-trips
French city breaks by train
Two new high-speed train lines opening in July 2017 will mean several cities in the west of France will be much easier to get to. This piece for The Times revealed the best ways to enjoy each place: Rennes Saint Malo Poitiers Toulouse Bordeaux Nantes Angouleme Read it here.
City breaks for kids: Nantes
Without doubt, Nantes is the best city break for families, so I was delighted to write an entry in The Guardian’s ‘City breaks with kids’ series about all the best ways to enjoy it. And even if you don’t have children, it makes a great weekend or short break destination. Read the feature here.
The Independent on Sunday
Just before the news that The Independent would go online-only, I was commissioned to write the lead in the Sunday supplement about five short breaks to take in France in the spring. It was great fun to write, bringing in my knowledge of each place. Nantes Bordeaux Menton Honfleur Le Perche Read the online […]