WANDERLIST Poitou-Charentes: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
The beautiful region of Poitou-Charentes is located in western France, a haven for visitors seeking…
The beautiful region of Poitou-Charentes is located in western France, a haven for visitors seeking…
“Chocolat” (2000): This romantic drama film, directed by Lasse Hallström, is set in the fictional…
Located in the southwestern part of France, Aquitaine is a region rich in history, culture,…
“A Very Long Engagement” (2004): Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, this film is set in various…
Picardie, a region in northern France is a place of battlefields, cathedrals and hanging gardens.…
“Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis” (2008): This French comedy film is set in the region and…
Nord Pas-de-Calais, on the northernmost part of France, this region offers a tantalising blend of…
“The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas: While the majority of the story takes place in…
“La vie en rose” (2007) – This biographical drama depicts the life of French singer…
Welcome to the region of Lorraine, situated in northeastern France, known for its history, enchanting…
“A Year in Champagne” by Jamie Ivey: This memoir takes readers on a journey through…
“A Good Year” (2006) – This romantic comedy starring Russell Crowe is set in the…
Venture into the heart of France and immerse yourself in the illustrious Champagne region, known…
“La Gloire de Mon Père” (1990): Directed by Yves Robert, this French film is set…
Located in the northeastern part of France, Alsace is a region renowned for its scenic…
“Château de la Loire”: This French romantic drama takes place in the Loire Valley, highlighting…
Located where the river reaches the Atlantic Ocean, Val de Loire is a region of…
“The Dangerous Days” by Mary Roberts Rinehart – This thrilling mystery novel follows two young…
“The Leopard” (1963) – Although not primarily set in Corsica, this classic film features a…
Located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Corsica offers a blend of natural landscapes, history, and…
“La Môme” (2007): This acclaimed French biographical drama, also known as “La Vie en Rose,”…
Located in the eastern part of France, Franche-Comté offers a blend of natural beauty, historical…
“La Grande Vadrouille” (1966) – This classic French comedy is set during World War II…
Located in the heart of France, then home of mustard, Bourgogne takes centre stage as…
“Breton Maidens” by Colette Yver: Set in the coastal town of Saint-Malo, this novel explores…
“The French Lieutenant’s Woman” (1981) – This romantic drama, starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons,…
Brittany, a region in northwestern France that seamlessly blends Celtic culture, seascapes, landscapes, history, and…
“Les Misérables” by Victor Hugo – While not solely set in Rhône-Alpes, parts of this…
“The Big Blue” (1988) – Directed by Luc Besson, this cult classic diving film features…
The region of Rhône-Alpes, located in the heart of the French Alps this destination offers…
“Aubigny’s Secret” by Marie-Françoise Laborde: This historical novel is set in the countryside of Auvergne…
The Château of My Mother” (Le Château de ma mère, 1990) – This French film…
Located in the heart of France, Auvergne is a region of beauty and rich cultural…
“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë: This classic novel is set on the Yorkshire moors and…
“The Full Monty” (1997): This comedy-drama film is set in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and follows…
Yorkshire, a region brimming with natural beauty, history, and warm hospitality, is a country in…
“Cider with Rosie” by Laurie Lee: This autobiographical novel chronicles Lee’s childhood in the village…
“The Winslow Boy” (1999) – This historical drama, directed by David Mamet, is set in…
Located in the heart of England, Worcestershire is a county renowned for its landscapes, scenic…
“Far from the Madding Crowd” by Thomas Hardy: Although not entirely set in Wiltshire, this…