France

A high-speed Eurostar train speeds on the LGV Nord rail track outside Rully near Paris, France.

Christmas travel warning as UK Eurostar staff to strike in December

The combined ferry and train ticket hopes to encourage environmentally friendly travel between the two countries.

Ireland and France launch new combined ferry and train ticket

If you avoid paying a traffic fine, you might struggle to rent a car again when travelling in the EU.

Can unpaid traffic fines stop you crossing EU borders?

French border police stop a car entering France from Italy at a border crossing in Menton, southern France, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.

Warning for travellers as France tightens border with Italy

Two engines of an Inter-City Express (ICE) train of German railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) are seen at a platform of Munich's main railway station on November 2, 2022.

Germany and France plan cheap train tickets for young people

Swap your commute for snowy pistes and go skiing on your lunch break.

Ski resorts are the best choice for a long workation. Here’s why

Booking an alternative ski destination could cut the cost of your trip.

Swap classic ski resorts for these ‘hidden gems’ this winter

Paris metro trains visit the workshop for maintenance every 45 days

Inside the Paris Metro: How they keep millions of people on the move

22/10/2022

Ski season is almost upon us. Here are the best European ski resorts to visit this winter.

These are the top 7 ski resorts in Europe

05/10/2022

Skiers queue beside a lift in Serre Chevalier last year. Resorts had been hoping for an easier ride post-COVID restrictions.

French ski resorts may slow down gondolas to cut their energy bills

22/09/2022

A trip to Devon feels like an escape to the French Riviera.

UK destinations that look like they’re in France, Greece and Spain

10/09/2022

More people are reportedly driving their cars from Geneva to France to take advantage of cheaper fuel.

‘Pump tourism’: The new travel trend making France unhappy

24/08/2022

A cat lounges at Arbre à chats, Paris

Inside the 5 star cat hotel where Parisians are leaving their pets

21/08/2022

An extreme surfer rides a barrel wave in Teahupo'o

This secret surf spot is going to host the next Olympics

15/08/2022

Cars queue at Dover border controls

Border dispute erupts between UK and France over Dover travel chaos

25/07/2022

A queue of Eurostar travellers at Gare Du Nord on Sunday 24 July

Road and rail passengers endure ‘hell’ between UK and France

25/07/2022

Car queue at the check-in at Dover Port as many families embark on getaways at the start of summer holidays for many schools in England and Wales.

UK blames France as travellers face hours-long port delays

22/07/2022

French House Party is in the countryside less than 30km from Carcassonne

French House Party: What happens at this exclusive writing retreat?

17/07/2022

The Paris - Nice overnight train reopened in May.

Take a look inside a sleeper train made from refurbished old carriages

12/07/2022

Moving to France without speaking the language is definitely a challenge, but is so worth it.

I’m terrible at languages: My tips on relocating to France as an expat

12/07/2022

The Calanque de Sugiton is a popular rocky inlet for swimming and bathing

These popular Marseille beaches are asking day-trippers to pre-book

06/07/2022

Passengers queue in Lisbon international airport in 2018

Delays and cancellations in Lisbon add to flight chaos in Europe

04/07/2022

Train travel is a far more scenic way to experience Europe than flying.

Conscious Travel

I book trains for a living, here are my best flight-free travel tips

28/05/2022

Nathan Paulin walks 2.2km along a tightrope to Mont Saint-Michel

Watch this man tightrope walk across France's most iconic landmark

25/05/2022

A view of lorries queued in Operation Brock on the M20 near Ashford, England, Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Easter travel warning issued for UK train and ferry-goers

09/04/2022

Nante's Grand Éléphant

Explore brilliant bike routes and fine wines in the Loire Valley

31/03/2022