Canal de Garonne – Château de Roquetaillade

Founded by Emperor Charlemagne, in the same family for 700 years, the magnificent chateau-castle was also partly restored by Viollet le Duc.

River Doubs – the Royal Salt Works

The Royal Salt Works, once providing that most precious commodity, salt, lies close to Dole and Besançon, in the heart of Burgundy, France.

Bénédictine, Chartreuse, Crème de Menthe: part 4 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

Bénédictine, Chartreuse, Crème de Menthe herb-based French liqueurs include some of the world’s most complex recipes and best known tipples. Take our tour..

Fruit liqueurs: part 5 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

Fruit liqueurs, citrus and berry based, take centre stage in part five of the French Waterways’ guide to French liqueurs. Read our guide.

Brandy: part 3 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

Brandy is perhaps the most famous after dinner tipple of all. Meet the best: cognac, armagnac, calvados to debunk myths & find better ways to drink brandy.

Vermouth: part 6 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

French vermouth forms an essential part of pre-lunch preparations and the base for some of the world’s most famous cocktails. Join us for a sip.

Part 1: an essential guide to French liqueurs

In our essential guide to French liqueurs we discover France’s more potent alcoholic beverages: aperitifs and digestifs. Come enjoy a tipple with us.

Anise: part 2 of our essential guide to French liqueurs

Anise-flavoured tipples are perhaps the most characteristic of all French liqueurs. Spice up your aperitif offering with these French inspired ideas.

13 best cathedrals in France you need to visit

There are more than 100 cathedrals dominating French cityscapes, but we’ve compiled a baker’s dozen of the best cathedrals in France to get you started.

Minervois Wine – La Livinière

The Minervois village of La Livinière has produced fine wines and succulent olives for 2,000 years. Featuring the outstanding Domaine de la Senche.