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.
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.
Along the banks of the Seine
Paris is a large city and it can be hard to know where to start. But a five kilometre stretch of the River Seine has almost all of the tourist gems.
Bordeaux: The City of Water
One of the most beautiful cities of France, Bordeaux, is normally known for its wine. But visit and you’ll see it has a special link to water as well.
The hall of bloody mirrors
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world… but its most famous room has a bloody secret…
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.