Discover Richelieu, France, a perfectly preserved 17th-century town south of the Loire Valley. Built by Cardinal Richelieu, it once housed France’s grandest château before Versailles. Explore elegant streets, parkland, and a fascinating story of lost glory.
Visiting France
Whether it’s a weekend escape or a slow meander through hidden corners, Visiting is your companion to exploring France with fresh eyes. Find thoughtful itineraries, local insights, and inspiration that turns every trip into a story worth sharing.
Discover Incredible Bike-Friendly France: Coastal Adventures by Train
Discover bike-friendly France along the stunning Atlantic coast. From Bordeaux’s 1,400km of cycle paths to the Basque country’s coastal routes, explore golden beaches, historic ports, and vineyard landscapes – all accessible by train with your bike traveling free.
Avoid the Holiday Traffic: Discover Hidden Treasures in France by Train
Discover deepest France by train, exploring Loire Valley châteaux, medieval Dordogne towns, and Pyrenean vineyards without the stress of driving. From Tours to Bordeaux, we reveal car-free rail adventures to places you’ve always meant to visit.
Escape La Rochelle’s Crowds: Discover Hidden Ports by Bike
Discover La Rochelle’s hidden network of working ports by bike. From France’s largest marina at Port des Minimes to WWII bunkers at La Pallice, explore maritime history on two wheels. A perfect car-free day out on the Atlantic coast.
Old Marseille: France’s historic Mediterranean gateway
We visit the historic quarter of France's third-largest city and gateway to the vast, shimmering Mediterranean. The Vieux-Port The Vieux-Port de Marseille has provided an atmospheric setting for a...
Chaniers: An Unforgettable Riverside Escape
Imagine you are cycling along a sun-dappled riverside path, the Charente river flowing gently beside you, when you spot a historic chain ferry waiting to carry you across the water, for free. Welcome to Chaniers, a riverside gem in the heart of the Saintonge that somehow manages to feel both undiscovered and utterly civilized.






