Fancy a Christmas skiing break? NICOLA ISEARD suggests the resorts that really push the sleigh out

A Eurostar trip across the Channel gives SIMON EDGE a bird's-eye view of the French capital

From dawn skiing to apres-ski feasts, there is something for all, finds NICOLA ISEARD

Our experts' guide to the best winter resorts

CATHERINE COOPER discovers some of the benefits of a low-budget ski break

CLARE COLVIN raises a glass to this French wine-making region, now firmly established for its high-quality wines as well as attracting millions who visit its dramatic historic sites

BRIAN PEDLEY lets off steam in the tranquil region of northern France

A perennial favourite with British visitors, France's north-west region is home to a treasure trove of attractions, says BRIAN PEDLEY

CHRISSIE REEVES pops corks with the creme de la creme in the South of France's party playground

TED JEORY checks in to the illustrious Hôtel de la Cite in the spectacular medieval fortress town of Carcassonne