From the ultimate romantic Paris break to the nature-filled island of Corsica — treat yourself to a French holiday
WRITER Caroline White and her boyfriend Jules found romance and macaron-making in the French capital.
While Corsica offered stunning views and boat rides to the beach.
Entry costs £7 (). For a budget shopping spree, head to designer discount store L’Habilleur (), or pile up chic cast-offs and pay by weight at Marais’ Kilo Shop (Kilo-shop.com).
At Jouannault fromagerie, a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, the blue cheese tarts make posh snacks for the Eurostar home ().
Corsica
Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley and husband Andy explored France’s favourite staycation isle.
THE PAD: A stone’s throw from the turquoise sea on Corsica’s Cap Corse, newly opened Domaine Misincu is a luxe haven.
EXPLORE: Grab an electric bike from the hotel and head up the mountains, past tiny churches and villagers playing boules, for incredible views of the coastline.
If you want a lazy day off-roading instead, jump in a 4x4 with Natura Corsa and learn about the island’s history – including its many invasions – from a local.
In Calvi, wine bar Casa Vinu offers gorgeous French tapas dishes like scallops and beef tartare, £9. A 20-minute drive from the hotel, friendly family-run La Vela d’Oro specialises in seafood, with a great-value set menu.
BOOK IT: Domaine Misincu is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Doubles cost from £265 (). Flights from the UK to Bastia with Air Corsica take two hours 15 minutes and cost from £49 each way ().