Activities

Around 150km northwest of Nice, the Gorges du Verdon makes for magical change of scenery for visitors to the Cote d’Azur.   This stunning river canyon, carved by the Verdon River, and famed for its white-water rapids and dramatic cliffs, is a popular day trip excursion from Nice. There are a wide range of organised…

The city of Caen in northern France is the ideal jumping-off point for trips to the famous D-Day Landing Beaches that are so steeped in history. In fact, some would argue that no trip to this part of  France is complete without visiting the beaches, cemeteries and memorials that tell the story of the Normandy…

Whether you’re starting entirely from scratch or keen to strengthen your existing language skills, there are plenty of high-quality apps designed to help you learn French. Learning French can feel intimidating at first, especially when it comes to using the language in everyday situations. With traditional language courses tending to be somewhat expensive and tricky…