Getting from the Port of Calais to Paris by Car or Train

Paris: the city of love, fashion and world-famous food and wine. Whether you’re indulging in all the wonders France’s cultured capital has to offer or treating the kids to Disneyland Paris, you’re sure to make some unforgettable memories. After taking a quick 90-minute ferry across the Channel, getting from Calais to Paris by car or train is exceptionally easy!

How to race a cobbled classic

The following post comes from Starley Pro Cycling rider Gaby Leveridge, who also blogs at Go Faster Gaby. Here she reveals everything you need to know before tackling the Paris-Roubaix route. While you shake and rattle your way around the course, you can rest assured that this is a brilliantly organised sportive designed to host thousands of classics enthusiasts. There

Travel by ferry for a weekend of cobbled cycling history

The following post comes from Starley Pro Cycling rider Gaby Leveridge, owner of Go Faster Gaby. Over the past few years I have raced for both British and Australian professional teams. I specialise in the longer road races and find that tough conditions suit me. I fell in love with road cycling whilst living out in the French Alps, where

Rediscover Travel: Secret Paris

In a place where a million surprises are just waiting to be unearthed, half the fun of touring this great city is stumbling across something totally new, which can often be achieved just by venturing a stone’s throw from the typical tourism draws. As part of our #rediscovertravel campaign, we’re encouraging visitors to France to try the road less-travelled. So

Rediscover Travel: Culinary delights in France

With croissants, crèmes brûlées and more pastries than you can shake a French stick at, some of the world’s best-loved foods are just a short hop across the English Channel. There are so many culinary delights in France on offer, and there are few greater pleasures than enjoying a boeuf Bourguignon in the heart of Burgundy, or sweet madeleines from

The Best Places to go for New Year’s Eve in Europe

Why wait for a new year to kick off your resolutions? Cross another city off your travel bucket list with an adventure to one of the most exciting New Year’s Eve parties in Europe. Whether you like sharing traditional treats with the locals, cruising past the Eiffel Tower with a glass of champagne in hand or letting your hair down

24 hours in Paris

Ah, Paris. The city that’s won the hearts of lovers all over the world. The city of romance, revolutions and Roquefort, all packaged up in leafy streets, majestic architecture and beautiful green spaces. Whether you’re there to stay or just passing through, there’s no better place to spend a 24-hour break than France‘s beautiful capital. Here’s our guide to what

Novel Holiday Destinations for Book Lovers

There’s no better way to rediscover your favourite destination, or to try somewhere completely new, than with a good book as your tour guide. In fact, some of the greatest locations are hidden within the very pages of a well-thumbed story. Stroll the streets of these novel holiday destinations for book lovers and you’ll soon see why they inspired some

Where to Watch the Tour de France

Set amid some of the most astoundingly beautiful scenery in the world, the Tour de France is a sporting event unlike any other. The contrast of brutally steep climbs up mountain terrain and thrilling city sprints are the result of months of training for the world’s greatest cyclists, and breathtaking to watch for spectators. The Tour de France route traverses

A Guide to Eating Escargots in France

France is the worldwide number one consumer of snails – otherwise called escargots – making it the best place to try this unique delicacy. If you can get over your initial nerves, you’ll see why this high-protein, low-fat and vitamin-rich meal is just as loved by the French as camembert and baguettes. Check out our guide to eating escargots in

Watch Football in France This Summer

24 of Europe’s best footballing nations come together this summer to compete in a thrilling football tournament. The 2016 edition takes place in France, and there will be a dedicated supporter area set up in each of the ten stadium cities to make sure those who didn’t get match tickets don’t miss out. We’ve put together a guide to France’s

Ideas For A Movie Tour of France

With its vibrant cities, historical sights and expanses of verdant countryside, France is a popular filming location for many a visionary director – whether it be for Hollywood blockbusters or artistic independents. From the charm of the capital and its world-renowned landmarks to the smaller rural communes awash with traditional culture, we take a look at ideas for a movie

Last Minute Easter Breaks in Europe

Chocolate, bunnies and egg painting – the Easter holidays are nearly upon us. This colourful religious festival is celebrated across the world with everything from egg hunts to church services and, most importantly, time spent with family. To help you and your loved ones enjoy a fun escape away, check out our top last minute Easter breaks in Europe.

Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris

Better known to locals as La Fête Nationale, Bastille Day takes place on the 14th July each year and is one of the biggest annual celebrations in France. The public holiday owes its roots to the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a historical day which moved the country towards revolution and eventually becoming a republic. Now, each year