Tucked away in southern France, right along the Atlantic coast, is France’s 9th biggest city and the capital of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Welcome to Bordeaux! I’ll be honest, here. I love love ...

Ever wonder why France’s national anthem is called “La Marseillaise”? That’s thanks to the rousing rendition given by volunteers hailing from Marseille, who marched in Paris to defend the country in ...

The scale. The architecture. The people. The colors. The pale red brick against the bright blue sky. It's hard not to fall in love. Former Travel Editor Any friend of mine who asks me what to do in ...

The National Rally candidate, Franck Allisio, has run on promises to restore order to the city’s streets. Photograph: Theo Giacometti/The Guardian A National Rally victory in France’s second city in ...