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France offers a vast array of great escapes, regions and cities to explore and world-leading visitor attractions. In this section you can find inspiration for everything from a grand day out to a holiday to remember.

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Architecture of France: Bastides

French medieval new towns ageing well. Take a step back in time with some of France’s most beautiful villages

Published: 26 February 2020

Author: Connexion journalist

Around the lighthouses of France in just 19 hours

Connexion reader Geoff Scott has seen more of France than most. He flew over almost every French lighthouse – in a light aircraft

Published: 26 February 2020

Author: Samantha David

Where to visit in laid-back La Rochelle

The Connexion advises you to pause for breath in the Atlantic coast’s relaxed ‘White City’

Published: 26 February 2020

Author: Samantha DAVID

Fairytale La Rochelle Hôtel de Ville reopens

The Hôtel de Ville in La Rochelle has always been a focal point of the town; its beautiful, fairytale battlements and circular towers must surely have inspired a million Disney movies.

Published: 26 February 2020

Author: Connexion journalist