Peter Fiennes – En Route: A Journey Round France in the Company of Great Writers
The Talbot Hayloft, Cuckfield, RH17 5JX
Saturday 3rd October 2026
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 François Mauriac’s study in the Landes and at Emile Zola’s house on the Seine and stands in the driving rain outside Maupassant’s house in Normandy. He visits Merlin’s tomb in the magical forest of Brocéliande and strolls in the foothills of the Alps with John Berger, before finally heading to the capital.
From the coast of Normandy to the Côte 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.
Booking will open for Sponsors, Benefactors and Friends at 9am on Saturday 15th August.
Booking opens to the public at 9am on Saturday 22nd August.
Tickets are £14 or £10 for those 24 or under.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
From the coast of Normandy to the Côte 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.
Booking will open for Sponsors, Benefactors and Friends at 9am on Saturday 15th August.
Booking opens to the public at 9am on Saturday 22nd August.
Tickets are £14 or £10 for those 24 or under.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
