The Irish Times

A crash course in French local politics

Part three of our correspondent’s cycle through western France leads to history and geography lessons in the Niort town hall

Fri Aug 09 2013 - 01:00

Our correspondent’s cycle through western France continues into the Vendée, land of bored cows, small houses and conservative politics

Wed Aug 07 2013 - 01:00

The smartened-up city makes an interesting departure point for a 10-day cycle that will finish up in picturesque Poitiers

Mon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00