A South of France beach holiday will turn anyone into a “nose” or Le Nez as the French so fondly call the people who create perfumes. The bouquet is unlike any other fragrance in the world. A combination of pine, spicy herbs, and sweet, sweet flowers, it begins to beckon the minute you step off…
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5 of the Best Beaches in Antibes, France
It should come as no surprise that during the summer season, one of the most popular activities during an Antibes holiday is to head to the beach for the day. The way in which you beach in the South of France is very important. Each of the Antibes beaches has a unique personality and as…
Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel, France
Widely considered one of the best places to visit in the South of France, Antibes has long been a destination that attracts the well-heeled with the well-known. When compared to other south of France beach resorts, the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel is a standout. The boutique Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel offers an intimate and modern…
Barge Holidays in France: A Luxury Loire Valley Cruise on The Renaissance
France is a country crisscrossed by a labyrinth of rivers and canals. Centuries ago, they were the backbone of the nation’s economy as they undertook their important role in the transportation network. Today, they are the lynchpin of something far more enviable; the world of luxury travel, offering visitors a unique way to explore France….
Culinary Tour on a Canal du Midi Barge Cruise, France
After spending one evening on board our Canal du Midi barge, the luxury Savannah, there was one word I was confident of never hearing. That word was hungry. For seven nights and six days, our eyes would feast on the beauty of the Canal du Midi in southern France. Equally, our stomachs and our bodies…
Tours and Activities on Our Luxury Barge Canal Cruise in France
A luxury canal cruise in France elicits images of tree-lined waterways, sipping champagne, and generally sitting back, relaxing and having a good time. There were plenty of moments like this aboard the barge Savannah. For those who like a little more adventure, this barge cruise offers a suite of daily activities ranging from visits to…
Cruising the Canal du Midi: A Luxury Barge Cruise, France
Ancient stone villages built right on the water’s edge pass you by and large iron barriers groan under the pressure of the water that is pushing against them. You are sitting back in a deck chair, relaxing with a glass of French champagne in your hand, watching the sun set on yet another glorious day…
Les Passeroses Rural Yoga Retreat in the South of France
There’s a magical moment when you arrive at Les Passeroses in the middle of rural south-west France. Push open the anonymous blue door by the side of a dusty road, pass through the heady scent of honeysuckle and you unexpectedly find yourself next to an inviting swimming pool by an enchanting French farmhouse. This is…
50 of the Prettiest and Most Famous Streets in Paris
With some of the prettiest streets in the world, Paris really is a magical city to get wonderfully lost in. Use this list of more than 50 of the prettiest and most famous streets in Paris to get swept up in the beauty of each storied street and beautiful boulevard. From the most beautiful streets…