Looking for a European city break that’s cultural, charming, and easy to explore? Most people skip over Lille for Paris or Bruges, but it’s definitely worth a visit – even if you can only spend the weekend in Lille. Compact, walkable, and full of beautiful Flemish architecture, Lille is perfect for a city break or…
Ditch the plane and take the train! We love the Eurostar – we’ve started taking it whenever we can, and much prefer it to flying. And it seems like a few people agree with us! For those travelling between London and Paris, 2 million people flew last year compared to 8 million taking the Eurostar….
If you’re looking for a stress-free, scenic, and more sustainable way to travel from London to Marseille, then the Eurostar is the way to go. A flight might seem faster on paper, but once you factor in airport security, baggage claim, and getting from the airport into the city, the train can be just as…
Marseille is a vibrant port city in southern France, with a wealth of attractions, from its historic Old Port to the stunning Calanques National Park. The city is fairly compact but to explore its surrounding regions at your own pace, hiring a car is an excellent option. With numerous car hire companies operating in Marseille,…
The South of France is a dream destination – from sun-soaked beaches to charming medieval villages and incredible food and wine. The hard part isn’t “should we go?”, it’s “how do we choose where to go?” When we first started planning our trip, we had about 30 tabs open and no clear plan: Which towns…
Nice is the kind of place that’s equal parts seaside ease and sophisticated city life – the Promenade des Anglais, the market alleys of Vieux-Nice, hilltop views from Colline du Château and a fantastic cluster of small museums. We spent five days exploring the city (we stayed in a quiet Airbnb in the north-west hills)…
Marseille isn’t your polished postcard city – it’s France’s oldest, and a little rough around the edges, city. Sun-drenched stone buildings, a busy port that smells faintly of salt and diesel, and pretty architecture that could do with a pressure washing. In this guide, we’ll show you our favourite places to go in Marseille –…
Lyon was the first stop on our holiday through France, which took us onwards to Marseille and then Nice. Nestled at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, Lyon is the perfect blend of history, culture, and modernity. Its France’s third-largest city, and is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage sites (visiting the old…
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