Floating more than paddling
The river that winds its way through the Dordogne region is one of the highlights of any visit. So why not experience it firsthand in a kayak!
France
A miracle in Rocamadour
This beautiful religious complex on the side of a cliff is one of France’s most popular sites – but how did Rocamadour come to be?
What is Headwater Holidays?
When is an independent trip not independent? I find the answer to that question as I cycle, hike and kayak in France for a week with Headwater Holidays.
Interview with Mark Worthington, Memorial Pegasus
The memorial at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy is the only D-Day museum in the area dedicated to the British. I chat with curator, Mark Worthington, to learn more.
The beginning of the end of WWII
D-Day was one of the most important 20th century events – it started the end of WWII. If you only have one day to see some of the sites, try these.
A concrete jungle
The French city of Le Havre has been completely rebuilt out of concrete since the Second World War. It creates a strange effect – but a beautiful one you have to see for yourself.