Travel Reads > France
• A cruise through history on the Canal du Midi [The Guardian]
“Designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Med, today the scenic waterway from Toulouse to Sète is seen as a living ‘work of art’.”
• The road signs that teach travellers about France (archive) [BBC Travel]
“For more than 50 years, France’s brown motorway signs have done far more than point the way: they’ve sold the country’s history, culture and identity in seconds.”
• Totally Med: exploring Menton, where the French and Italian rivieras meet [The Guardian]
“Feted for its warm winters and famous lemons, the seaside border town has attracted artists and writers from around the world.”
Marseille
• Marseille [The Unplugged Traveler]
“Or: France for beginners.”
Paris
• Underground Paris is the city at its most intriguing [Independent]
“Looking to escape the rainy weather, Anna Richards finds beautiful architecture and mysterious history beneath her feet in the French capital.”
• How a 475-year-old book market in the center of Paris is surviving in a digital world [CNN Travel]
• How we always fail Paris [The Daily Grog]
“On French police sirens and a brief rant about travel content.”
• The best seat in town [Torched]
“It’s a public bathroom, yes, but it’s really a piece of infrastructure that unlocks access to the city.”
