About The Authors

Roger Moss is a freelance photographer and journalist and a member of the International Advisory Board for Atout France. Roger has specialised in writing about France for nearly thirty years and is still finding new and interesting parts of the country to explore. He lives in Poitou-Charentes in western France with his wife Julia who works with him on research, marketing and websites.

The extensive Roger Moss picture library is available for commercial use. For details and previews please visit www.picturefrance.com or www.rogermoss.com

About Us...

We are a small company based in the Poitou-Charentes region in south west France. The getfrench.com idea has come from over more than 30 years work by photographer and travel writer Roger Moss who in that time has authored hundreds of articles about France. Partners in the business, Roger and his wife Julia travel extensively throughout France collecting images for the image library and to illustrate the editorial features.
Roger is passionate about France, particularly French architecture and is well known for his Gothic cathedrals collection and superb knowledge of their construction and history.
Both Roger and Julia love exploring and seeking out special places, and Julia's wealth of experience from her former career in environmental management and sustainable tourism is invaluable.
‘ Roger has an amazing knowledge of the country and its culture’ says Julia, who authors the company's websites, manages the image library and compiles all the facts, hints and tips for travel features. ‘We are a great team and love sharing our experiences with others.’

When pressed for a comment Roger responds: ‘Visitors to getfrench.com will find in-depth articles about France which don't appear anywhere else on the web. I hope they will inspire people to explore France and to enjoy the experience as much as we have - and still do.’

Roger has been a member of the International Advisory Council of Atout France (formerly Maison de la France) since its inception. He has previously worked in advertising, graphic design and magazine production. Editor of everything France magazine at its launch in June 2001, becoming Editor-at-Large upon his move full-time to France. His interests include cars, guitars, skiing and discovering new places.

Roger & Julia launched MountainPassions.com in June 2007 to give an independent, expert insight into all things to do with skiing and the mountains of France and much of their winters are taken up with visiting new places to ski and to write about.

Published in May 2010 by Footprint Travel Guides , the Guide to The Loire Valley was written and photographed by Roger Moss. With vibrant cities like Tours, Angers and Orleans, contrasting with slumbering rural villages untouched by tourism, the Loire Valley has something for everyone. Add sumptuous chateaux like Chambord and Villandry, legendary vineyards and fragrant rose gardens, and a rich cultural heritage emerges, upheld by the people who continue to work the land, producing the wealth of fine food and crisp fruity wines.
With author recommendations of great days out, from touring routes to city walks, plus the low-down from the locals, it's not the typical tourist route you'll be taking. Footprint's guide to the Loire Valley is visually stunning and inspiring, helping you plan your trip.