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'The All Blacks have nothing on La Plagne's black runs...' Will Greenwood learns to ski

Will Greenwood limbers up on the slopes under the watchful gaze of the writer, Rob Freeman

Extreme Alps: Heli-skiing within sight of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn

Heli-skiing, Alps

Neil English has enjoyed plenty of life-affirming moments in his time as a ski writer. But his day heli-skiing on the edge of the Italian-French border beat most previous experiences...

French holidays: Family fun and lovely lemurs in cheerful Charente Maritime

La Rochelle, France

Seeking a holiday that wouldn't break the bank, Sarah Chalmers packed her brood off to Charente Maritime on France's Atlantic Coast. And that was where she met the blue-eyed lemur...

French ski breaks: The One Minute Guide To... Courchevel, the Alps

Courchevel

One of the more famous names on the map of the Alps, Courchevel is one of the French skiing world's thoroughbreds. Chris Leadbeater is your downhill guide.

Board a cruise to sail into the finest seats for the Monaco Grand Prix

The Wind Surf

Cruise operators are offering some dazzling packages for taking in the action at the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival.

Brittany holidays: The beautiful Pink Granite Coast and exploring the land where my father was buried

Brittany seascape

Want a cheap stay in France? Branch out with a tree-break or go for a gite

Living the high life: You can go up in the world at Key Camp

From budget camping breaks to suave rural retreats, Simon Heptinstall picks the best French camping, mobile home and deals for the perfect break under canvas this summer.

Lovely Languedoc has the perfect ingredients for family holiday success

Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

With modern hotels offering in-room Playstations and giant televisions, it can be hard to encourage your brood to explore the great outdoors. Emma Mahony finds a serene hideaway.

River sailing the Gallic way around charming Cahors on the Lot River

Pont Cahors

Enjoying a slower pace of life drifting through the rural landscape on the River Lot, Nick Roe finds time for wine tasting, food markets and a little Gallic exploring.

Crazy for Corsica: A child-friendly resort in San Lucianu makes for a perfect lazy holiday

Korin Nolan

Korin Nolan had long wanted to visit Corsica - but had never quite managed it. She changed that when she holed up at a resort at San Lucianu in the north - with three kids in tow.

Colourful Corsica: A family holiday in search of the perfect beach (ideally a quiet one)

Bonifacio, Corsica
Paragliding, Verbier

The Alps for thrill-seekers: From bungee-jumps to the Olympic monobob

07/02/10 17:36

Fancy something more extreme than skiing in the Alps? From riding a Winter Olympics bobsleigh track to bungee-jumping, Neil English picks out a few choices for thrill-seekers...

The Chateau de Chambord, one of the most enchanting of the many chateaux in the Loire, a region fabled for its superb wines

France holidays: Food, wine, chateaux (and the law) in the lovely Loire

31/01/10 17:12

Despite a fine from an unsentimental gendarme, Chris Anderson is knocked out by the region's beauty - and its wonderful wine as he drinks in more than just a good vintage.

St Tropez harbour

Bridget Bardot's St Tropez is still a real eye-opener on the French Riviera

28/01/10 11:28

France's most glitzy destination is getting ready for a long hot summer. But away from the 'bling and buy' crowd, the spirit of Bardot's celebrity playground can still be found.

P&O Ferry

Cheap ferry breaks to France: How to Channel hop until you drop

20/01/10 15:38

After a Christmas worrying about strikes and flight delays, people are looking at ferries for their trips to the Continent this year. Simon Heptinstall explains.

Tony Blackburn

Not quite Radio Caroline but Tony Blackburn still takes to cruise life

20/01/10 11:01

He has been the king of the airwaves, now Tony Blackburn is just at home on the Ocean waves. The DJ remembers his journey from pirate radio to Caribbean cruising.

Vincent Van Gogh

A brush with Vincent Van Gogh (and the perfection of Provence) in Arles

17/01/10 20:57

With a new exhibition throwing a spotlight on Van Gogh, now is the time to visit the places that inspired his work. Robert Gore-Langton travels to the Provence town of Arles...

Passau, Germany

Cruises: European river breaks are a sedate alternative to ocean superliners

17/01/10 17:02

A cruise does not have to involve a mega-liner and an ocean. Europe's rivers are also great for waterborne breaks. Simon Heptinstall is your guide to what's new for 2010.

A skier races down a piste

Alpine comedy: The Altitude festival gives skiers summit to smile about

14/01/10 14:00

Skiing can sometimes be a serious business. But not in France's Three Valleys, where you can enjoy downhill delights by day and top comedy by night, says Mark Palmer.

Les Menuires ski resort

Cheap ski deals in 2010: Yes, you can beat those half-term price hikes

11/01/10 11:47

Families hoping to get away for a February half-term winter break can still find some good-value ski deals if they get in quick, writes our ski expert Neil English.

Sony Reader

Paris by eBook? We review Time Out's City Guides series

23/12/09 11:21

Bought an eBook as a gift this Christmas? Now it's time to fill it with literary wonders and, er, guides to your favourite destinations. Chris Leadbeater puts Time Out's City Guides series to the test

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