Take the train to Angers
Take the train to Angers in the Western Loire, France. What to see and do
How to do France on a budget
With Brexit bashing the exchange rate, many of those looking for a trip to France want to do it without breaking the bank. For this story in The Guardian I showed how, by emulating the French style of holidaying, you can save money on a trip, be it food, accommodation or driving. 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.
French food and booze cruise
The Calais hypermarchés are great for stocking up on cheap booze, but for a ferry trip with gourmet credentials, zip over to Brittany and Normandy for some top quality local produce. Using knowledge from several trips over the Channel, I put together a mouth-watering guide for Guardian readers on what to buy and where. [Read the […]