Stunning French parc will hold you captive says PETER CARBERY

A cruise through the heart of Provence offers BRIAN PEDLEY a fascinating history lesson and time to enjoy the Scenery

With the Tour de France starting next Saturday, KATHY ARNOLD visits this year's unusual launch venue, a sleepy island off the Vendée coast

By JON MILLER

WILLIAM HARTSTON indulges his twin passions of classical music and fine dining on a specialist break in the country's Gironde region

Disneyland in Paris, France is a fairy-tale come true for kids says NATASHA JONES

It has been a magnet for stars of stage and screen for years. CHLOE THOMAS goes to Cannes and falls in love with its magic

A campsite near a fun Roman-themed amusement park and wonderful sandy beaches is just perfect for JAMES MURRAY and his family

A quick hop across the Channel and a host of holiday delights, from walking the pretty Loire Valley to chic Côte d'Azur beach breaks, are all yours. BEN HALL selects his highlights

If all you know about wine is it comes in red, white or pink, Bordeaux's experts will show you how to pick a best cellar says HELEN ROBERTS