Stories and travel tips for France, including the best road trips in France. Our favourite is this colourful Europe road trip, taking in Switzerland and Italy too.
The Loire Valley isn’t just a place for grown-up, fancy wine holidays – it’s also brilliant for kids. For us it was one of those holy grail family vacations that we and kids enjoyed in equal measure. From visiting family-friendly chateaux where the furniture is made of LEGO, to cycling along the river and sleeping … Read more
The million-dollar (or more like thousands-of-dollars) question: is a trip to Disney World worth it? Same for Disneyland and all the other Disney parks: is a Disney vacation worth the time, money and effort? I get asked this all the time, so here’s a post with all my thoughts. We’ve been to all the Disney … Read more
Here are all our tips for where to eat at Disneyland Paris, including options for kids and vegetarians, plus fun themed restaurants and character dining to try. Also make sure to read our full guide to getting the most out of a trip to Disneyland Paris. First of all, the elephant in the room: is the … Read more
Walt Disney Studios has something of a reputation for being Disney’s “worst park”, but I think that’s unfair as it has some of our favourite rides and shows (Stitch, I’m looking at you). Plus Disney doesn’t do bad parks – they’re all incredible and immersive displays of creativity. The one you love most will come … Read more
Disneyland Paris (formerly known as Eurodisney) is our closest Disneyland park and the obvious choice for people in Europe. But does it live up to its American counterparts? Is it worth a visit if you’ve already been to Florida and California? And if you’re going, how can you make the most out of your Disneyland … Read more
There’s a reason France is the most touristed country in the world, and it’s not just because of Paris. Beyond the capital, the country has some of the world’s most varied landscapes, from mountains to lakes, to sand dunes to sea. And the history and culture add a layer of charm that makes it rightly … Read more
Annecy, often called the Venice of the Alps, is one of those magical destinations where you wonder why it isn’t more famous. Backed by the Alps and on the edge of the spectacular Lake Annecy, the colourful Savoie town is almost unbelievably picture perfect. It’s the epitome of a fairytale destination. We spent time there … Read more
France’s Atlantic coast is a land of surf, wineries, remote islands, picturesque vacation towns and elegant cities, which all make for an incredible road trip. We spent a few weeks, driving the coast and weaving inland for vineyards and time in the cities. It’s yet another part of France that wowed us From the Basque … Read more
France gives a lot when it comes to charm, but perhaps the most idyllic of all its regions is Provence and the Côte d’Azur. From the coastal towns of the French Riviera to its lavender fields, hilltop towns and the natural wonders of the Verdon Gorge and Calanque National Park, Provence is a road trip … Read more
A morning run through the vineyards, breakfast buffet on the terrace and a laidback pool day in the shadow of a wine chateau that looks straight from a Disney tale. Add a forest picnic, game of pétanque and evening BBQ, and you have a luxurious family holiday of dreams. Doesn’t it sound idyllic? We thought … Read more