Pont-Aven: An Artistic Paradise
Clusters of stone houses, a gurgling river, vast skies and dappled sunlight: Pont-Aven has endless inspiration for artists, as Annaliza Davis explains… In...
The Secrets of Sancerre
Set apart from the Loire of romantic châteaux and often overlooked, Sancerre is considered one of the region’s most alluring villages, mixing contemporary...
Pau, The Historically British Gateway to the Pyrénées
Nestled at the edge of the Pyrénées, the lively Béarnaise capital of Pau was once a favourite haunt of the British aristocracy for good reason....
11 Reasons to Visit Luberon
Nestled in the foothills of the Monts de Vaucluse in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and close to some of the best-known hotspots in the south...
A Weekend in the Luberon
Sun-drenched hilltop villages, golden stone houses, colourful markets, and the Provençal art of living – the Luberon is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway....
Don’t Miss These 10 Concerts at the Flâneries Musicales in Reims
Every summer, Reims – the capital of Champagne – is transformed into a giant stage for the classical music festival Les Flâneries Musicales...
London’s Original Railway Hotel: The Gateway to Paris
There’s something I find very romantic about railway hotels. Maybe it’s because they belong to an era when travel felt more glamorous –...
Celebrating George Sand
This year marks 150 years since the French writer’s death. Events will be held all year, across France and particularly in the Berry,...
10 Reasons to Visit Bayeux
With the Bayeux Tapestry museum closed for renovation, this Norman town still dazzles – from its Gothic cathedral and historic cobbled streets to...
Absinthe, Cabaret and Belle Époque Mischief at Chat Noir London
‘Floral or spicy? Whisper or roar?’ I have never before been asked questions like this by a bartender, but then I have never...