Tag Archives: french

Bill Bailey’s holiday heaven and hell

Bill Bailey on a terrifying rafting experience, the joys of a French road trip and garish holiday shorts. Continue reading

The Ashes 2010: Five free things to do in Adelaide

As the second Test of The Ashes gets underway in Adelaide, we highlight five free attractions away from the cricket. Continue reading

Heston Blumenthal’s holiday heaven and hell

The eccentric chef on milking a reindeer, hotels from hell, and fights with French waiters. Continue reading

JR’s street art from around the world

Striking work by JR, the French artist whose efforts have transformed dozens of cityscapes. Continue reading

French strikes continue to disrupt rail travel

Travellers in France are facing further disruption today, as bus and rail workers begin a second day of strikes in protest against proposed pension reforms. Continue reading

Loos with views: the world’s best

Spectacularly located lavatories from around the world. No newspaper required. Continue reading

Canaletto’s Venice: a city for pleasure seekers

Canaletto, the Venetian painter, captured his thrilling city in all its decadent splendour. Continue reading

Jean Reno’s holiday heaven and hell

The French film star on embarrassing Hawaiian shirts, filthy Tunisian hotels, and drinking too much sake. Continue reading

Orkney’s archaeological treasures

Scotland’s Orkney Islands provide a rare glimpse of Stone Age life, says Paul Humphreys. Continue reading

Montreal: a girl’s guide to the best shops, hotels and restaurants

Cool and cosmopolitan, Montreal is famous for its festivals, laid-back café culture and French cuisine. Continue reading