You can spend a lifetime travelling to France and never tire of her. You want beaches? Gravitate to the Côte d'Azur. You want rivers and gorges? Drive to the Massif Central and lose yourself in the Cevennes. For winter sports, there’s the Alps, for culture past and present there’s Paris – a city to fall in love in. And anywhere you choose you’re sure to find excellent food and wine.
The corner of France which makes my own heart beat harder is Biarritz. Maybe long-time residents King Edward and Mrs Simpson have endowed it with a royal aura. Maybe it’s the laid-back surfer culture, bouncy nightlife or those tasty Atlantic oysters. But whenever I visit, I find myself on the Esplanade du Port Vieux looking right at the Grande Plage and left at the magnificent Côte des Basques and wonder why on earth I haven’t moved there yet.
A beautiful bergerie-style property set in peaceful grounds and surrounded by ancient olive trees. Situated between Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio, the location is very convenient for those wishing to explore the south of the island.
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Europe’s greatest concentration of classic modern art in the idyllic Mediterranean setting where it was created.
Old and new collections, with outstanding work by Renoir, Bonnard, Braque, Léger, Miró, Giacometti, Cocteau, Chagall, Matisse, Picasso.
Visits to the coastal towns and villages which inspired the artists, staying in Nice throughout.
A self-guided hike in one of the most remote parts of France. Walk from La Brigue, near the France/Italy border, down the Roya Valley to beautiful Menton on the Riviera, taking in ancient Saorge, Breil, Sospel and Ste Agnes. This is a great walk for those who are seeking to move up a walking grade, and the route is well signed.
Complete Europe's toughest long distance trekking trail, the GR20 in Corsica - from north to south
In the Cévennes, the ‘transhumance’, the seasonal migration of sheep up to the cool mountain pastures, is still practiced on foot. During our exploration of the region, we will visit one of these shepherds in the heart of the mountains, and have a rare insight into this traditional way of life.
Few cities in the world deliver such excitement and romance in such a compact area. Paris beguiles with its broad tree-lined boulevards, iconic monuments, chic boutiques and elegant stores, colourful markets and remarkable museums. The food is worth the journey alone, with some of the finest gastronomic restaurants, wonderful traditional brasseries
The Splendour of Corsica from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in France. Available from 2 Sep 2025 to 2 Sep 2025 this 14 day trip costs from £3,195.
Superb music in elegant châteaux and churches along France’s greatest river
Mystic menhirs; ancient cave dwellings; uncrowded walking; small cities with imposing citadels and welcoming restaurants; typical Kudu hotels; food from rustic to fine and good mainland French and local wine. Corsica presents a perfect 11-day excursion with 8 half-day distinctly different walks in five separate areas of this mountainous island.
The French Riviera & More from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in France. Available from 12 Sep 2025 to 12 Sep 2025 this 10 day trip costs from £2,250.
