Menerbes is probably one of the most famous villages in France after Peter Mayle wrote about his time spent there.
Read more: Menerbes, the village made famous by Peter Mayle - Photo Friday 3 December 2010
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Christmas markets are one of France's great attractions at this time of year, creating a real sense of old-fashioned magic by day or after dark
Read more: The Christmas Markets of France - Photo Friday - 26 November 2010
La Roque-Gageac is one of the most scenic sites in The Dordogne. It is set in a stunning position on the banks of the river Dordogne near Sarlat.
Read more: La Roque-Gageac in the Dordogne - Photo Friday 3 December 2010
The exquisite natural setting and beautiful buildings have made Rocamadour France's second-most visited site after Mount St. Michael in Normandy.
Read more: Rocamadour, France's second most visited place - Photo Friday 19 November 2010
WE'RE IN Essex, having flown in from Carcassonne for a long weekend. We're staying for a few nights in a bed-and-breakfast. When we arrive for breakfast, there's a fellow-guest already tucking into the full English.
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The ancient village of Puycelsi is just a few minutes from the spectacular Averyon Georges.
Read more: The village of Puycelci in the Tarn - Photo Friday 19 November 2010