The holiday spots beloved by the French

As the old saying goes: ‘eat where the locals eat’ – but why not travel like them too? Here are six Gallic-approved destinations in France to put on your radar.

Cassis

Not just a liqueur, this charming Mediterranean fishing port in southern France is a magnet for discerning Gallic tourists. It’s easy to see why. It possesses all of the picturesque landscape and warm weather that epitomises France’s southern shores, with none of the cost and crush of the Cote D’Azur. It is unfairly labelled ‘the poor man’s St Tropez,’ but why pass up the opportunity for analogous charm for half the price and a fraction of the crowds? The draw here is the portside drag, where pastel-hued buildings with cafés and bars line the marina and – within- the typical attractions of a Provençal village (don’t miss the sprawling markets) envelop you. It is overlooked by a medieval castle (sadly, now a privately-owned B&B) perched upon the looming cliffs above the port, on what was the original outline of the village.