The name ‘Bordeaux’ weaves a spell of magic and mystery. To gourmets it signifies rich, high-quality wine. And yet, did you know that Bordeaux is a world heritage city today because of its bountiful architectural tradition? For over two centuries there have been no stylistic alterations to the architectural chic with 350 buildings listed as Historic Monuments and three as World Heritage buildings. This port city of France is also the wine capital of the world and hosts the most..

Picture a French Villa Holiday; you’re probably thinking of lazy days spent by the Riviera, swimming in the pool, dining on local specialities and sampling exquisite local wine. And you’d be right. But you’d be missing one thing – the opportunity they offer to see some of the best attractions of the French Summer.

Like Britain, France is a country with a vibrant festival season. Unlike Britain, the French go less for drunken debauchery in a field and more for a variety of refined cultural and national celebrations. From the Cannes Film Festival to the Tour De France, a French holiday during..

Dominated by lakes and mountains, the department of Haute-Savoie is home to some of France’s most famous Alpine skiing resorts, such as Chamonix and Morzine. However, even if you are visiting the Rhone-Alpes region in the summer months, or if you prefer sightseeing to sliding on snow, there is still a lot for tourists to enjoy. The spa towns on the shore of Lake Geneva provide the opportunity for some rest and relaxation, while the pretty town of Annecy is a great base for exploring the Alps; including the jewel in the mountain range, Mont Blanc.

Visiting castles in France can be exciting – with all the stories of ferocious battles and knights in shining armor. Some of the castles are even known to have a resident ghost.
France has thousands of castles (around 1,000 in the southwest alone). A few of them have been used as stage sets for movies, such as Jeanne d’Arc and Chocolat…

The Alps mountain range is the most famous European mountain range, and possibly the loveliest too. It is certainly one that all who love mountains should aim to see at least once in their life. However, any visitor to the Alps is faced with a dilemma: which of the resorts in the different Alpine countries and regions to choose as your destination? As someone who is familiar with a number of different parts of the Alpine range, I can appreciate that the choice will not be a simple one. Each Alps resort has its own attractions, and your choice will be motivated..

While many people will associate staying in French Riviera villas with heading to the beautiful sand beaches, soaking up the sun and wandering around the shops and restaurants in cities such as Nice and Cannes, there are other attractions along this part of the French..