When life demands upheaval, the best response is sometimes to hit the road—preferably in an electric vehicle, with no rigid plans and a map filled with possibilities. Ros Byam Shaw recounts a spontaneous journey through France, a trip shaped as much by practicalities—house moves, a new commitment to driving over flying—as by a spirit of curiosity. What began as a somewhat chaotic escape evolved into a masterclass in savouring the unexpected: empty roads, end-of-season charm, and some of the country’s most enchanting sights, from medieval tapestries to towering cathedrals. This is France as experienced without a blueprint, where the detours are as memorable as the destinations.
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