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France show-stoppers: longer adventures by rail
Cote d'Azur to Corsica
Ajaccio, Bastia, Marseille, Nice, Cassis, Toulon, Calvi, Paris
The beaches of the Côte d'Azur couldn't contrast more with the rugged landscapes of the Jurassic island of Corsica. Discover both by train and boat.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine to Biscay
Bordeaux, Angers, Biarritz, San Sebastián, Santander, Paris, La Rochelle
A tapestry of striking landscapes makes up this unhurried journey through the Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Basque regions to Spain’s north coast.
The French and Italian Rivieras
Alassio, Menton, Marseille, Nice, Cassis, Genoa, Toulon, Paris
Eastward along the French Riviera into Italy is one of Europe’s finest coastal journeys worth lingering over, with stop-offs in Nice and lesser-known towns.
Rural France holidays
The Loire Valley
Nantes, Orléans, Paris
Green valleys meet French splendour in the UNESCO Loire. Based in Orléans and Nantes, you’ll get the best of history, gastronomy and verdant landscapes.
Provincial lavender fields
Avignon, Aix-en-Provence
Escape to Provence for balmy afternoons weaving through the fragrant Routes de la Lavande, and catch the last of the evening sun over crisp glasses of rosé.
Vineyards of Burgundy
Beaune, Dijon, Colmar
The Burgundy vineyards stretch across 50 kilometres, where you can bike, walk and taste your way across France’s most acclaimed wine-growing region.
French beaches by train
The Opal Coast
Le Touquet, Boulogne-sur-Mer
You needn’t travel far for a taste of sandy French coastlines. Head to the Cote d’Opale for dune-jumping, undercliff walks and fresh de fruits de mer.
Bay of Biscay
Bordeaux, Biarritz, San Sebastián, Santander
Sprawling beaches, failsafe surf and one of the best coastal food scenes around. Sit back on a cross-border journey around Biscay from France to Spain.
Côte d'Azur
Menton, Nice, Paris
Head southward to uncover two contrasting sides of the French Riviera: the classic glamour of Nice and the slow-paced life of Menton at the border’s edge.
Hilltop hideaways
Hilltop towns of Hauts de France
Bergues, Cassel
Discover the fortified towns of Bergues and Cassel, recognised as one of the most picturesque rural communities in northern France.
Sospel
Sospel, Paris
Venture off the beaten path of the Riviera to Sospel, a remote mountain community where a slow village pace of life meets mountain biking territory.
St-Paul-de-Vence
St-Paul-de-Vence, Nice, Paris
With the Alps to the northwest and the coast to the southeast, St-Paul-de-Vence is the ideal hilltop hideaway for those looking for coast and mountains.
Historical holidays in France
WW1 history of Northern France
Amiens, Compiègne, Arras
Uncover Northern France’s most significant WW1 sites, from the Clairière de L’Armistice to the Chemin des Dames ridge.
Medieval Alsace
Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, Colmar
At the crossroads of French and German history, the Alsace region beckons with castles, medieval old towns and a unique cultural border landscape.
Chateaux of Hauts-de-France
Compiègne, Chantilly
Uncover chateaus, gardens and former hunting grounds in Chantilly before skirting along the river Oise to Compiègne.
City breaks France by train
UNCESCO Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Explore honey-hued streets, art museums and bustling wine bars. Take a day trip to the seaside, Europe's largest dune and the cool waters of the Arcachon Basin.
Paris and Lille
Lille, Paris
Uncover the hidden side of Paris (head down to the Catacombs or to the tucked-away Montmartre Vineyards), before exploring up-and-coming Lille.
Marseille and Nice
Marseille, Nice, Paris
Two Riviera port cities. (Almost) guaranteed sun. A hint of resort-town glamour, with tucked-away cafés and watering holes to wine and dine with the locals.
Spring highlight
Jardin du Luxembourg
Watch spring bloom in Paris. The palatial Jardin du Luxembourg in the Sixth Arrondissement is a 57-acre garden commissioned by the French queen, Marie de Medici. Kick back under the shade of horse chestnut trees or on the low-slung chairs surrounding the fountain, and in springtime, admire colourful flowers and fragrant orchard fruit trees.
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