An escape to the French seaside probably evokes visions of the glitzy French Riviera. But we much prefer the low-key…
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Beyond Bordeaux
Day Trip from Bordeaux: Château de Vayres
An impressive fortress sits majestically along the banks of the Dordogne River just 30 minutes from Bordeaux. It’s Château de…
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The Perfect Summer Day in Libourne
Far less known to tourists than Bordeaux or even Saint-Émilion, Libourne is a charming slice of the South West of…
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Discover the Gorges de Kakuetta in the Pays Basque
The Nouvelle Aquitaine might be most famous for being home to one of the world’s most prestigious wine regions, the…
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Bayonne: France’s Capital of Cocoa
Chocolate lovers round the world know some of the best chocolate in Europe comes from chocolate cities like Brussels and…
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36 Hours in French Basque Country
Just 15 miles inland from the glitz of Biarritz and the seaside charm of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the Pays Basque hinterland feels…
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