Chris Allsop

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Journalist and Copywriter at Freelance

Freelance travel & food writer. Words in @timestravel, @telegraphtravel, @decanter, @culturecheese, @familytraveller and more.

Articles

Schloss Elmau: I put my children in an ‘extreme’ German kids’ club – they loved it

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Allsop

Swapping crayons and soft play for Steinways, chess and AI workshops, our writer’s son and daughter brave the no-nonsense Schloss Elmau
I put my children in an ‘extreme’ German kids’ club - they loved it

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Chris Allsop

Linn, another parent observing from the back of the “edutainment workshop” at Schloss Elmau, leaned forward. “Amazing how quietly they sit,” she whispered with a Scandinavian lilt. “Such little kids. It’s the atmosphere, isn’t it? The room.”The room, smelling faintly of teak oil and featuring bookshelves up to the ceiling, reminded me strongly of higher education. Dappled sunlight filtered through the tall windows.
6 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About French Food and Drink

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Chris Allsop

France is renowned for its culinary excellence, but there’s always more to discover about its vibrant food and drink culture. Here are six surprising facts that might just inspire your next gastronomic adventure:Did you know that more than 50% of France’s chip shops are located in the northern region of Hauts-de-France? This area, particularly along the Opal Coast, boasts a thriving fish and chip culture, blending British-inspired cuisine with French flair.
On Piste Patrol in the French Alps

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Dominic Bliss |Chris Allsop

Meet some of the piste workers in Les Sept Laux, who keep the popular ski resort running smoothly. Steph Chetoux has quite the arsenal of weapons at his disposal. At any one time, locked in a huge metal box at the top of the mountain, this ski patroller might have between 200kg and 300kg of ammonium nitrate explosives.
Scandinavian Flavour at the Musée d’Orsay

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Sylvia Edwards Davis |Chris Allsop

Continuing its exploration of Scandinavian painting, the Musée d’Orsay is presenting a retrospective devoted to the Norwegian painter Christian Krohg whose work is very popular in the Nordic countries but almost unknown elsewhere.
Win a stay at Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre in Provence: Competition

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Chris Allsop

Experience the enchanting Côte d’Azur with a luxurious one-night stay at the 5* Relais & Châteaux Domaine du Mas de Pierre. This exceptional prize includes bed and breakfast for two people and a 25% discount on dinner in one of the Riviera’s most breathtaking settings.
The Art of the French ‘C’est Comme ça’

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Justin Postlethwaite |Chris Allsop

Justin Postlethwaite says it is far better to embrace the quirks of French life, if only for the sake of one’s blood pressure. The notorious Gallic shrug of insouciance that says ‘c’est comme ça’ (that’s the way it is) is in equal parts utterly charming and skin-crawlingly frustrating. It’s OK to admit this because while we are all serious, lifelong lovers of France, we also have the right to raise an eyebrow at certain Gallic traditions or everyday practices that drive us to distraction.
Caillebotte’s Men at the Getty

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Martha Sessums |Chris Allsop

First published: March 25, 2025 by Martha Sessums The Getty Museum in Los Angeles presents a striking new exhibition dedicated to Gustave Caillebotte, showcasing his masterful depictions of men in moments of work, leisure, and everyday life in the 19th century. Gustave Caillebotte is considered by art historians to be an innovator.
48 Hours in Saint-Malo, Brittany

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Amy McPherson |Chris Allsop

First published: March 23, 2025 by Amy McPherson Discover how to make the most of 48 hours in Saint-Malo, Brittany, with this expert guide to its historic ramparts, stunning beaches, and must-visit culture spots. ForÂ many, their only sight of Saint Malo would be the fortified ramparts as seen from the ferry as it comes to dock.
Have You Tried France’s Best Cheese?

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Chris Allsop

An Ossau Iraty raw sheep’s milk cheese from the Basque Country has been named France’s best cheese in the World Cheese Awards. Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the competition is the world’s largest cheese-only event of its kind with 4,786 cheeses from 47 countries in competition. France won eight super gold medals, 18 gold, 30 silver and 40 bronze.