Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Oyster farmers are a shy breed, says 33-year-old “Pierre”, in part-explanation for not wanting his real name to ...

Off the windswept western coast of France, around two and a half hours by car north of Bordeaux, the Île de Ré is often invoked as Europe’s answer to Martha’s Vineyard: outdoorsy, a little la-di-dah, ...

A stay on Ile de Ré allows travellers to embrace slow travel. Check into the harbourside L’Hôtel de Toiras to immerse yourself in the region’s timeless traditions and quintessential French appeal.

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Fred Mawer has written about travel for The Daily Telegraph for many years, covering consumer issues, destinations and as hotel expert. He is Telegraph Travel’s expert for Bath, where he has lived for ...