escapades

Christmas in France: the magic of Parisian ice skating-rinks

Contrary to previous years, it’s not the Eiffel Tower but the Grand Palais which has hosted one of the biggest, and most beautiful French skating rinks this winter in Paris.

Les Crottes, Gorges de l’Ardèche: sublime scenery – horrifying history

A visit to Les Crottes prompts thought on the nature of reconciliation after the horrors of war