See where the 1918 Armistice was signed
This article was published in The i Standing outside France’s Musée de l’Armistice, I’m surprised to find so few people visiting the spot where the First World War officially came to an end. Here in the middle of Picardy’s dense Compiègne forest, rain drips from the giant oaks and browning beeches. An avenue up to […]
Compiegne: World War I history
When visitors go in search of World War I history, their travels usually take them to Flanders or the battlefields of the Somme. But in Picardy, the town of Compiegne, has its own story to tell. It was here that both the Armistices were signed – in World War I it was Germany that was […]
A weekend in Montreuil-sur-Mer
When it comes to a foodie weekend in France, there are certain things on most wish lists: markets, wine, cheese, Michelin stars if you can, some seafood if possible and something to take home (preferably more wine). So it is most convenient that the small town of Montreuil-sur-Mer has reinvented itself as “La Destination Gastronomique” […]
Ferry breaks in France
Five of the best places to visit just over the Channel. Travel is so easy by ferry – you can fill your car with luggage or leave it empty to fill with cheese, wine, liqueurs (you know the ones, those sticky, after-dinner tipples they make from everything from quince to walnuts – I like them, […]