Doing France in a week can seem intimidated, 2500KM, but it will be eventful without missing the golden coasts, the spectacular views or the fine cuisine.

Begin your week in Calais where you will become mesmerised by the picturesque countryside that stretches between you and Dover on the Cote dOpale, do not feel ashamed to fall in love. You will then journey southwest to the Rouen Cathedral, a majestic and awe-inspiring tour.

Do not neglect the opportunity to lunch on some of the finest seafood in France in Dieppe and stop for a comforting stroll in Etretat on the Cote dAlbatre with your favorite French wine.Your first evening will be spent at Honfleur, Deauville or Trouville resort; either of these sea-side beauties will enchant your dreams in the most luxurious night ever.

Begin day two with a bit of history and tour the beaches of Normandy reliving D-Day but do not neglect the Mont St Michel abbey. Time yourself so that you do not miss a brief sail to Ile dOusessant from Brest or Camaret. Or if you prefer, find yourself climbing and exploring on the quaintly remote Belle Ile, beautiful.

Then have yourself a convertible for a long drive south along the coast, passing through La Rochelle on the Bay of Biscayne don’t miss La Rochelle’s main feature, the Vieux Por. Enjoy an evening meal here and remember that here is where you can feast on the finest seafood and oyster in the world.

Then find yourself in Royan, ferry to the Soulac-sur-Mer and discover all its secrets before moving on to Bordeaux where you will stay the night. While in Bordeaux do not forget about the 350 historical museums, take in its 18th century architecture, its vineyards and night life.

The next day you will continue on to Toulouse and Carcassonne onward to the Mediterranean Sea. The Camargue is home to more than 400 species of birds including hordes of beautiful Flamingoes awaiting your camera, but do not neglect the wild bulls and horses. Explore the natural park area between Camargue and Marseille where you can take in the world reknown music Marseille has to offer.