Why France is your perfect autumnal getaway

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Why France is your perfect autumnal getaway

Travel Smart catches a Brittany Ferry across to France for this episode, looking at the reasons why the country is your perfect getaway in the autumn months.

Benjamin Parker and Annabel Grossman grace the south of France, where the crowds have thinned but the weather remains gorgeous and takes a tour through one of France's most well-known area, Provence, showcasing the best that it has to offer between September and December.

Meanwhile, Annabel explains why Burgundy is her place to be in September. Watch Travel Smart on Independent TV to find your perfect escape.

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