This early autumn voyage of discovery treats you to picture postcard French ports along with a taste of Cornwall. Honfleur is first up, a gorgeous town that has inspired artists, followed by Cherbourg with its coastal promenades, naval history, and museums including a decommissioned nuclear submarine. The walled city of St Malo delights with its ramparts and enchanting old town, elegant Bordeaux boasts grand architecture and vineyards, Brest features historic fortifications and maritime attractions, then idyllic Fowey† hugs the Cornish coast, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.