To celebrate two of our villas based in south west France, Les Lilas and La Vallée, we have delved into are archive to bring you a post originally from 2014 about the great water sports you can find in the region. Les Lilas is in Salies-de-Béarn, about 45 minutes from Biarritz. More information can be found here: https://www.vintagetravel.co.uk/villa_details.cfm?p_id=561
Menton is located in the extreme south-eastern corner of France. It is a hilltop and port town that comprises of a maze of medieval streets, luxury yet tasteful apartments and mouth-watering cuisine. In a way, it combines the very best of what France has to offer.
If you’re planning to do some Christmas shopping across the English Channel in the bustling region of Brittany, you may want to make the most of the trip and visit the culturally-fulfilling city of Rennes.
When planning a wedding, the honeymoon has to be one of the most exciting aspects of wedding organisation. You’ll be happily married, all the pre-wedding jitters will be behind you and you and your ‘other half’ will be jetting off to a week or so of romantic freedom. The biggest question related to planning a
Both Cezanne and Van Gogh were drawn here because of the compelling natural light and unsurpassable natural beauty. And with stunning hilltop villages surrounded by acre after acre of flourishing orchards and blossoming vineyards, who are we to argue with the two great painter’s artistic flair to put the beauty of Luberon on canvass? Luberon
The Maritime Alps are the southernmost chain of the European Alps, which stretch right down almost to the coast behind Nice and Cannes. For holidaymakers who spend their time soaking up the sun on the beaches of the Cote d’Azur, the contrast of the Maritime Alps could not be greater. A visit to these nearby
Nestled between the two vast a great countries of France and Spain and flanked by the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, the Pyrenees offers some spectacularly diverse views. Whether you yearn for traditional, well-preserved villages on a skiing holiday or an ultra-modern resort, when it comes to skiing, the Pyrenees has something for everyone.
There are more than 20 road border crossings between France and Spain and some are more scenic than others. We have to admit, the Col du Pourtalet is one of the prettiest ways to cross the mountains. This high mountain col is known as the “Stairway Pass” and ascends to a lofty elevation of 5886ft,
If you’re looking for a compelling city break to help you get through the winter then the cosmopolitan city of Nice on the stunning Côte d’Azur is highly recommended. Nice derives its name from the Greek Goddess of Victory ‘Nike’. Nike, of course, also gave her to a well-known sports brand – Adidas (just kidding!).
The rather special town of Grasse is situated in the Maritime Alps, approximately one hour’s drive inland from Cannes on the Cote d’Azur. For anyone fortunate to be holidaying in this elegant stretch of the Mediterranean, a visit to Grasse is a must. There is plenty to see and do in what’s considered ‘the perfume
