Peter Fiennes En Route: A Journey Round France in the Company of Great Writers

Going where the writers take him, Fiennes drinks with Sartre and de Beauvoir in the bars of Rouen and Le Havre; travels with Edith Wharton on her motor-flight along the Loire Valley to the home of George Sand; and explores the beaches of the south with Colette and Katherine Mansfield.

He lingers in Francois Mauriacs study in the Landes and at Emile Zolas house on the Seine and stands in the driving rain outside Maupassants house in Normandy.

He visits Merlin's tomb in the magical forest of Brocliande and strolls in the foothills of the Alps with John Berger, before finally heading to the capital.From the coast of Normandy to the Cote d'Azur, this is the ultimate literary tour of France.As writer, publisher and editor for Time Out for nearly 25 years, Peter Fiennes has created award-winning city guides and walking books.

He will be discussing his travels with Fergus Llewellyn, Head of Cumnor House School.Doors open about 15 minutes before the start time.