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 […]
Food and drink in Dordogne
Autumn is the best time to be in the Dordogne. My feature from National Geographic Traveller’s September 2018 issue gives the highlights Read the article here.
Complete guide to the Dordogne
It’s one of the most popular regions of France and so it was great to put this guide together for Boundless Magazine (the CSMA club magazine) Guide to the Dordogne for Boundless Magazine Read the pdf: Dordogne_feature
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
Best of Bordeaux
Sometimes you just need a quick guide to a city to make sure you’re seeing all you should be seeing. This story for The Independent gives you the ten best things to see and do. Main picture – Unsplash Juan di Nella
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 […]
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.
On the radar
A quick turnaround piece for The Guardian on the new high-speed train line from Paris to Bordeaux, which brings both the exciting city and the coastal area beyond it a little bit closer. Read the article here.