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Discover the best of what France has to offer: the best sites, beaches, national parks, day trips, bars and restaurants, and much more.

13 of France’s best hiking and cycling routes

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13 of France’s best hiking and cycling routes

EXPLAINED: What do France’s ice swimming world championships involve?

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EXPLAINED: What do France's ice swimming world championships involve?

The world championships of the sport of ice swimming get underway in France this week - so what does this involve and can you go and watch?

Mont Blanc mayor threatens to sue mountain climbers (again)

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Mont Blanc mayor threatens to sue mountain climbers (again)

Why house sitting could be the perfect way for pet lovers to travel

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Why house sitting could be the perfect way for pet lovers to travel

TOURISM

From high altitude to family friendly: 15 of the best French ski resorts

From high altitude to family friendly: 15 of the best French ski resorts

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10 of the best French Christmas traditions

10 of the best French Christmas traditions

CHRISTMAS

14 of the best Christmas markets in France in 2022

14 of the best Christmas markets in France in 2022

PARTNER CONTENT

Why house sitting could be the perfect way for pet lovers to travel

Why house sitting could be the perfect way for pet lovers to travel

Bears, lemons and pig-squealing: 9 of France’s strangest festivals

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Bears, lemons and pig-squealing: 9 of France’s strangest festivals

What you need to know about the French bear festival recognised by Unesco

CULTURE

What you need to know about the French bear festival recognised by Unesco

Everything you need to know about Lyon’s Fête des lumières

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Everything you need to know about Lyon’s Fête des lumières

FOOD & DRINK

5 things to know about aligot – France’s cheesy winter dish

5 things to know about aligot – France’s cheesy winter dish