The Loire Valley has it all. Vineyards, Vistas, a rich history and these amazing Châteaux
“By paying tribute to the men and women whose only instrument is free speech, who imagine and act, UNESCO recognises in poetry its value as a symbol of the human spirit’s creativity. By giving form and words to that which has none – such as the unfathomable beauty that surrounds us, the immense suffering and […]
Iconic purple landscapes glimmer like amethysts in this picture-postcard paradise of lavender fields radiating violet-twinged views, where the soft natural light and timeless landscapes have been used by artists and writers to create iconic masterpieces. Provence is a bewitching corner of southern France that’s immersed in history, culture and art. In recent years, many celebrities […]
There’s a reason why Brits feel a familiar sense of home in the Dordogne. This south-westerly department of France has a distinct air of the Cotswolds about it whilst it manages to retain the notable Southern French joie de vie approach to life. It’s not hard to soak up the good vibrations in this region […]
Fancy trying the Pour de France? Take a look at our holidays exploring the wine regions of France by bike to recreate it for yourself.
64,668,129. That’s how many people live in France today. It’s a population roughly equal to England’s. And though our two cultures have shared a similar thread, and a tumultuous history, there’s plenty to distinguish this great nation. Let’s explore: 1) It has a historical legacy France was a major stage in the rise and fall […]
Home to some of the world’s finest wines, the gorgeous Burgundy countryside is a blanket of green, encasing sumptuous castles and peeping chateaux within its rolling hills. With its breathtaking sights and gastronomic tradition, the region’s towns are awash with a Romanesque architectural heritage that stems back to the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. On a […]
Not far from the Rhine, in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, are the small vineyards where the wine of Alsace is produced. On these slopes the string of small villages and towns is known as the Alsace Wine Route. For centuries the Rhine was one of Europe’s most important trade routes and in the Middle Ages Alsace was a […]
