Gillian Thornton
Travel Writer and Blogger at Freelance
Words & pix for women's weeklies, Francophile press, customer mags, and blogs. Specialise in France, city breaks, over-50s, cruising.
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
thetravelmagazine.net | Gillian Thornton
Soak up the architectural heritage of a town built from mellow limestone and dubbed the 'City of 100 spires' for its many churches. Notre-Dame-la-Grande stands at the city's highest point in the heart of the old town and is renowned for its carved façade and painted interior. Although closed until 2027 for major restoration, the sculpted figures are still easily visible and you can take a video tour inside this iconic building in the special exhibition at the Tourist Office opposite.
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3 weeks ago |
thetravelmagazine.net | Gillian Thornton
With a late spring week at my disposal, this no-fly week meant minimum time getting to and from the ship and maximum time enjoying both land and sea. Ambassador sail from seven UK ports and my nearest, London-Tilbury, is barely an hour from home. Having checked in on line and with parking just the other side of the imposing Art Deco terminal - arrival point for the Windrush in June 1948 - I had only to leave my suitcase with the car park handlers and walk up the gangplank with my hand luggage.
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1 month ago |
francetoday.com | Gillian Thornton |Phil Tremo
The port city of Calais, brimming with history and culture, is worth lingering in for a short break. Sail across the English Channel to Northern France and if you are standing on deck, you may well be surprised to see the vast sandy beach that gives the busy port of Calais an unexpected holiday vibe. Then as you get closer, the surprises keep on coming. No need to rub your eyes.
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1 month ago |
weather2travel.com | Gillian Thornton
With a climate consistently milder than other parts of Britain, Cornwall ticks all the boxes for a relaxed holiday at any time of year. At its widest point, the county measures some 45 miles from east to west, but the tip of the peninsula offers fabulous coastal scenery, varied heritage attractions and outdoor activities in one compact area, many of them served by public transport.
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2 months ago |
thetravelmagazine.net | Gillian Thornton
French chateaux come in all shapes and sizes, from sturdy medieval fortresses with battlements and drawbridges to flamboyant Renaissance homes fit for a Disney princess.But it is hard to find a more photogenic property than the Château of Azay-le-Rideau, its delicate turrets and creamy façade reflected in the still waters of the moat.
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As France’s Loire Valley celebrates 25 years of UNESCO World Heritage Site status, Gillian Thornton recommends some of her favourite things to do. https://t.co/kWJjJKqr2q
West Cornwall isn't only for summer. Here's what I packed in on a shoulder season short break https://t.co/8nDyEpaBWh
Storm Bert might have scuppered our mini-cruise plans but we still managed to have fun on board Ambition @ambassadorcruis https://t.co/RP84R1i1u1