Have you ever tried fatbiking? I went fatbiking on snow on a press trip to France earlier this year, and it was a lot of fun, although quite tricky. I was in Auris-en-Oisans in the Alpe d’Huez grande domaine ski area, which is one of Europe’s largest ski areas. Fatbiking When my instructor, Laurent, explained […]
Les Balcons d’Auréa apartments
Les Balcons d’Auréa is a swish new self-catering holiday apartment complex in the sunny village of Auris-en-Oisans in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Auris is part of the Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski area, one of the largest ski areas in Europe, linking the resort of Alpe d’Huez with six villages via ski lifts. I […]
Dog-sledding in Alpe d’Huez
I went dog-sledding while on a four-day trip to the Alpe d’Huez ski area in France. I was staying in the small village of Auris-en-Oisans, which is linked by ski lifts to the resort of Alpe d’Huez and to the other villages in the area. It was a great trip, and dog-sledding was the highlight for me. Dog-sledding I’m […]
French cooking with apples and cream
Do you know what baking ‘blind’ means? I didn’t until this weekend when I took part in the Expedia World on a Plate Challenge. I now know that it means baking an empty pastry case before adding the filling. Expedia World on a Plate Challenge Each month Expedia’s World on a Plate Challenge focuses on the cuisine […]
Pierre & Vacances Cap Esterel Resort
During the May half term holiday I should have been in the South of France with my son on a group press trip to Pierre & Vacances Cap Esterel resort. Unfortunately we couldn’t go (if you’d like to know why then you can read about what happened here) and we had a quiet week at home […]
Things to do in Normandy with kids
The French region of Normandy is famous for the events of D-Day in World War II. It’s also a fascinating and beautiful place, and there are loads of great things for families to do across the region. Here are some of the best. Mont St Michel The stunning 8th century abbey of Mont-St-Michel perches on a […]
D-Day: Willy’s Jeep Tours
‘Get down. In the ditch,’ orders the American soldier in an urgent whisper. Instantly my companions melt into the grass at the side of the country lane we’ve been creeping along. A soldier crouches on each side of the track, gun at the ready. I stay upright and look down at my cream jacket, cashmere […]
Family-friendly places to stay in Normandy
I went to Normandy recently to find out about D-Day for families. It’s the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings this summer and there’s lots going on. Normandy is a beautiful region on the North coast of France with sandy beaches, rolling hills and pretty towns and villages. There are some great options for family accommodation in the area – here […]
Normandy: D-Day for families
I went to Normandy to see what’s on offer there for families – and I’m impressed. Normandy’s on the North coast of France and is easy to reach by ferry from England. Its beautiful sandy beaches and rolling green countryside make it a great family destination and the historical sites (particularly relating to D-Day) add another […]
Children’s book review: ‘A Walk in Paris’
A Walk in Paris This week sees the publication of a beautiful new children’s hardback picture book by award-winning illustrator Salvatore Rubbino. A Walk in Paris follows a young girl and her grandfather as they spend a day exploring France’s capital. They start at Place Maubert, home to one of the city’s oldest street markets, […]
