The Angouleme International Comics Festival – A ‘pulsating’ start to the year. The quaint little town of Angouleme in the Bordeaux region of France is a delightful place to visit any time of the year, but no more so than in the month of January. Whilst many towns, villages and even cities across Europe aren’t
The Brest 2012 International Maritime festival of the Sea – Brittany at its very best. The New Year is not just about nursing a hangover and pitiful bank balance, but it is about planning your summer vacation. The historical and picturesque region of Brittany in the north-west of France, which used to be a kingdom
Nestled snugly on the bank of the Tarn River the medieval city of Albi can be found, and what a find it is. Generally speaking, those who visit the Tarn department of France are seeking either one or both of two things – cultural and scenic fulfilment. The town of Albi, approximately 50 miles to
January’s Trippettes Feast of Barjols, in Provence. January may not be the most ‘conventional’ month to embark on your travels, but why not initiate your year’s travel itinerary with an experience like no other? Since 1350, the citizens of Barjols have celebrated the ‘Tripettes Feast of Barjols’ in the Provence region of France. This bizarre
Chestnuts amidst a landscape of autumnal rapture – Just two reasons to visit Provence this October. The glamorous ladies have departed their summer-long residence on the beach, the millions of grapes once swarming the fields have been picked and harvested, and many of the swanky hotels and restaurants are closing for the winter, but hang
France’s ‘Lot’ has a lot to offer including the stunning Lou Calvel Having been described as a “haven of tranquillity”, one would expect something spectacular of ‘Lou Calvel’. And one would not be disappointed, as this two bedroom, three bathroom villa, situated amongst private woodland in the exceptionally pretty Lot region of south west France,
Heading to Bergerac this springtime? You MUST check out the famous Jazz Pourpre Festival 2011. Situated on the bank of a river on the Dordogne surrounded by some of the most stunning countryside France has to offer, the town of Bergerac is an especially picturesque and quaint place to visit. Nestled in the heart of
Whilst Christmas in the UK may half-heartedly begin on December 1, with the opening of the first advent calendar window, in Provence the festive season begins with a lot more zest and ‘official’ enthusiasm, on December 4, when St. Barbe’s Day is celebrated. Also unlike Britain where the decorations are hastily taken down and Christmas
Gorgeous, stunning, exquisite, exclusive, inspirational…. The list could go on and on of words to describe the Manoir Atlantique, a 19th century Basque-style mansion, designed to cause jaws to drop in admiration and wonderment. With a name like ‘Manoir Atlantique’, one can only excitedly muse that this property is magnificently impressive and someway related with
From the 13th until the 21st of November this year the French Riviera city of Nice will be spruced up nicely for a nine day musical bonanza. The Centre National de Creation in Nice organises the annual MANCA festival, with inspirational shows and performances. The festival is aimed at attracting both established musicians and aspiring
