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Juan-les-Pins: unpretentious.

The rich on the French Riviera are bored and boring, so I escaped them

If you’re not rich but interested in life’s variety, you should head to Juan-les-Pins, the Riviera town for the discerning and unpretentious.

  • by Brian Johnston
Claims of overcrowding on the Camino are overstated, according to experts.

A transformational experience: Ultimate guide to Europe’s greatest walk

Some leave in tears, others irrevocably changed. Whatever you’re seeking on this epic pilgrim’s trek, you’ll join more people along “the way” than ever before.

  • by Sarah Baxter
Lower prices, more flexibility … Rhone River, Avignon.

Luxury brand’s big French river-cruise comeback

When Travelmarvel’s one-time charter, MS Van Gogh, returns to France, gastronomy will be a major feature, as is likely with any visit to foodie France.

  • by Julietta Jameson
An Airbus Beluga landing at Toulouse.

This is the ultimate airport for aviation geeks

Anyone with even a passing interest in planes will be fascinated by the collection of aviation curios that call Toulouse-Blagnac home.

  • by Chrissie McClatchy
A bit of this, a bit of that...

French dessert menus were boring. Then this dish came along

“It was always the same: creme caramel, fruit salad and chocolate mousse,” says Paris-based gastronomy expert Bernard Boutboul. Something had to change.

  • by Chrissie McClatchie
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One of the 50 Panorama suites on Tapestry II, dispensing with a balcony to extend the floor space.
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With sweet views and well-organised stops, this Seine cruise is a winner

European river ships have evolved as a species into a sleek, utilitarian design. Avalon’s tagline, “A view with a room,” is accurate.

  • by Kate Hennessy
The mountains, the Mer de Glace (sea of ice) and little train from Montenvers.

A train ride to one of Europe’s natural wonders takes just 20 minutes

A hand-dug ice cave is just one of several intriguing attractions at France’s longest glacier.

  • by Rob McFarland
Lune croissants make everything better.

One of France’s most famous foods isn’t actually French (or is it?)

We know that at least the crescent shape of the croissant isn’t original to French bakers.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Hotel Cour du Corbeau, Strasbourg.

Step back centuries with a stay in this underrated French city

A stay at the Hotel Cour du Corbeau is the perfect historical accompaniment to the ancient town of Strasbourg.

  • by Anthony Dennis
The height of slow travel ... luxury canal barge the Finesse.

A canal boat through French wine country is the ultimate in slow travel

A relaxing meander through the vineyards of Burgundy allows the benefits of slow travel to sink in.

  • by Kate Armstrong

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