DESTINATIONS — FRANCE & ITALY
Enjoy France at its best with Katie
McGonagle’s guide to where to go at any time of year
FRANCE FOR ALL SEASONS T
he French know a thing or two about timing: take a vintage bordeaux or a perfectly aged comté vieux and it’s clear they have a knack for timing things just right. So it should be no surprise to know its many regions come
into their own at different times of year. Fancy strolling along the Seine in springtime, driving through vineyards in the midst of the grape harvest, or hitting the beach in the height of summer? Here’s our guide to France at its seasonal best.
l SPRING What: City life in Paris Why: “Spring is the perfect time to visit the beautiful capital,” says Caroline Brown, commercial director at Shearings. “Paris is bursting with stunning colours
as flowers come to life, lightening the mood and creating a magical atmosphere.” Take a verdant city break; Osprey Holidays recommends
wandering through the Jardin de Tuileries, or people-watching with coffee and pastries at a pavement cafe now it’s warm enough to sit outside. Or use Paris as the starting point for a tour. Insight Vacations’ Easy Pace France devotes three days to the city before heading south to Monaco and the Cote d’Azur.
What: Blooms in Provence Why: Seeing the natural world wake up is even more rewarding in rural regions. Keesia
26 March 2015 —
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FRANCE & ITALY
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PICTURES: ATOUT FRANCE/MICHEL ANGOT; INGHAMS/MONICA DALMASSO
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