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Nanny State: History of the Morvan’s Nourrices
Guy Hibbert delves into the Morvan’s little-known past as a breeding ground for nourrices… If you were a well-heeled Parisian lady in the 18th or 19th century, the last thing you needed to spoil the...
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Exploring the Treasures of the Dordogne Valley
Guy Hibbert hops into a classic Citroën 2CV to follow the River Dordogne’s leisurely path as it flows through the ancient province of Périgord, and discovers many a treasure en route Around every...
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Things to See and Do in the Dordogne Valley
From sports and outdoor activities to culture and history, you need never run out of ideas in the Dordogne Valley Related article: Exploring the Treasures of the Dordogne Valley OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES...
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Where to Stay and Eat in the Dordogne Valley
The region’s best restaurants and hotels, including some of the more unusual and unknown Related articles: Exploring the Treasures of the Dordogne Valley Things to See and Do in the Dordogne Valley...
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Guy Hibbert unravels the mystery of Burgundy’s climats with a vocab (and geography) lesson Talk to any French wine enthusiast and it won’t be long before the word ‘terroir’ comes up in conversation....
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12 of the Best Dordogne Valley Chateaux
In this land of castles, there are any number of grand houses to visit. Here is our selection of the finest Related articles: Exploring the Treasures of the Dordogne Valley Things to See and Do in the...
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City Focus: Exploring Auxerre in Burgundy
An ancient city that once stood on an important Roman road, Auxerre has always benefitted from trade and is now looking forward to the future with confidence. Guy Hibbert visits the capital of the...
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Beauty and Bounty: On a Gastronomic Tour of Burgundy
A happy combination of fecundity and fortuitous location has made this famous wine region a foodie’s paradise. Guy Hibbert inspects its tables… The spring showers have fed the streams, lakes and...
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Where to stay in the Dordogne: Le Vieux Logis, Trémolat
An era of famous Périgordine hospitality came to an unwelcome end in January 2019 with the death at 93 of Bernard Giraudel, the hotelier known as the “marchand de bonheur”, the merchant of happiness....
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Where to Stay in the Haute Savoie: The Armancette Hotel & Spa
Far from the battery cloned chalets and mega ski apartments lies a quiet corner of the Haute Savoie facing Mont Blanc, an authentic escape to Alpine heaven in summer or winter. The charming village of...
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Cruising the Loire from the Coastal Port of Saint-Nazaire
Guy Hibbert boards the Loire Princesse for a leisurely cruise up the river from the coastal port of Saint-Nazaire through Nantes and beyond… The Loire is France’s longest river, rising in the Ardèche...
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Life in the Slow Lane: Boating the Canal du Midi
It was the first of many such moments. Sitting high up on the sun deck, cold beer to hand, gently guiding our Royal Mystique cruiser along a stretch of the Canal du Midi, I see unfold before me a long,...
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Great Destinations: The Italian Influence on Corsica
This mountainous Mediterranean island is today one of the 13 regions of Metropolitan France, though its culture is more Italian than French, and its sense of otherness is strong. Guy Hibbert learns...
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What to See and Do in Corsica
From wild country and outdoor sports to cathedrals and museums, there is plenty to keep holidaymakers busy Related article: Great Destinations, The Italian Influence on Corsica OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Boat...
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Island of Wild Beauty: Nature, Wildlife, and Heritage in Corsica
Corsica is a remarkably diverse land with something to offer everyone. Related articles: Great Destinations, The Italian Influence on Corsica What to See and Do in Corsica MOUNTAINS Les Aiguilles...
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Where to Stay and Eat in Corsica
Our choice of hotels by the sea and in the mountains, and a brief guide to the island’s cuisine Related articles: Great Destinations, The Italian Influence on Corsica Island of Wild Beauty: Nature,...
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Planète Gascogne: Every Gîte Should Have a Copy
Combine a talented illustrator and a soupçon of British eccentricity. Add a dose of rural Gascony and soon you have a unique recipe – cartoons and drawings that make the French laugh at themselves....
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A Covid Summer – Personal Notes from the French Riviera
It’s about 9pm on a very warm summer night and I’m taking Milo out for a stroll around the village. We’re in St Paul de Vence. The lights are twinkling in the valley beneath the ancient ramparts and...
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Virtual Tourism: France at your Fingertips
For frustrated Francophiles unable to visit France is there any joy to be found in the much-hyped world of virtual travel? Guy Hibbert investigates For the last decade we travellers have been taking...
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Virtual Tourism: The Boom in French Food and Drink Courses
For frustrated Francophiles unable to visit France is there any joy to be found in the much-hyped world of virtual travel? In the second article in a series, Guy Hibbert investigates the flurry of...
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