in Brighton. She takes her goddaughter Ella (age 19) and her brother George (17) on a seven-week summer holiday across France, showing them the beauty of her country and talking about her French roots. From the Étretat cliffs to the museums of Paris, from the gorgeous castles of the Loire Valley to the exquisite landscapes of Provence, this illustrated travel diary is an exploration of modern-day France through the eyes of two British teenagers and their enthusiastic guide.