Beth Haslam

Aug 27, 2024 | frenchentree.com | Beth Haslam

Love the sea? Ever thought of holidays or living on France’s west coast? Often overlooked in favour of its more famous Mediterranean coastline, as you’ll discover, the west coast possesses many rare gems and one or two world records. In the final article of the three-part series, Beth Haslam looks at Nouvelle Aquitaine, from Bordeaux to its border with Spain. The Nouvelle Aquitaine is the largest region in France and has twelve departments. It covers a land area comparable in size to Austria.

Jul 31, 2024 | frenchentree.com | Beth Haslam

From the beaches of the Vendée to the bustling port of La Rochelle – this three-part series shines the spotlight on France’s west coast. This time, Beth Haslam brings you a comprehensive guide to Pays de la Loire and Nouvelle Aquitaine. Love the sea? Ever thought of holidays or living on France’s west coast? Often overlooked in favour of its more famous Mediterranean coastline, as you’ll discover, the west coast possesses many rare gems and one or two world records.

May 19, 2024 | frenchentree.com | Beth Haslam

From Brittany to the Vendée to the southwest surf spots – this three-part series shines the spotlight on France’s west coast, starting with a comprehensive guide to Brittany. Love the sea? Ever thought of holidays or living on France’s west coast? Often overlooked in favour of its more famous Mediterranean coastline, as you’ll discover, the west coast possesses many rare gems and one or two world records.

Jan 25, 2024 | shepherd.com | Gerald Durrell |Victoria Twead |Beth Haslam |Peter Mayle

From my list onmoving abroad to Europe. By Beth HaslamAuthorWho am I? Beth Haslam grew up on a farm in Wales and was mostly seen messing around with her beloved animals. When she and her husband, Jack, bought a second home in France, their lives changed forever. Computers and mobile phones swapped places with understanding French customs and wrestling with the local dialect.

Jan 25, 2024 | shepherd.com | Beth Haslam |Gerald Durrell |Peter Mayle |French Estates

As an animal-lover who has spent many blissful years on holiday in Greece, I had wanted to read this much-loved classic for ages. Gerald Durrell writes about his life in Corfu with brilliant humour. Vignettes about his unconventional family and that strange assortment of hangers-on who keep appearing had me in stitches. These, and the accounts of intrepid expeditions to pursue new creatures for his collection, fill the book with colour.