This corner of France has been a playground of countryside and coastline since the Roman times.Before you reach the Cote d’Azur, there is plenty of inland action – climbing, canoeing in the Verdon Gorge or relax watching local men play petanque with a cup of coffee in town squares. On reaching the Provincial coastline, you will notice the crowds swell in your choice of pretty seaside towns – Cannes, Antibes and Nice to name a few.Understated Nice is a lavender-shuttered Italianate old town and boasts the country’s greatest concentration of museums outside Paris. The city is also blessed with a wide esplanade running along a buzzing public beach. No visit to the region is complete without a visit to a Provencal market, full of colours, fabrics, flavours and foods all sourced and produced locally.The whole area is dotted with quintessentially French villages. Each one has its own character and of course, local market. Not only will you find food stalls groaning under the weight of fresh local produce, including olives, truffles, lemons and tomatoes, but artisanal stalls selling paintings, crafts and usually lots of lavender. A visit to this corner of the country, not complete without a woven basket purchase. Our favourite is Tourtour “the village in the sky” which has a traditional festival at the beginning of August, with dancing and petanques competitions, and Tourrettes sur Loup – a picturesque village with artisanal shops run by the artists themselves.
Nestled in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, La Villa Gallici offers an intimate and romantic retreat blending the Provençal art of living with the Italian dolce vita.
Tucked away in the heart of picturesque Provence, Le Pigonnet is an iconic farmhouse hotel that offers the perfect setting for exploring the South of France.
Situated just a short distance from the vibrant city of Aix-en-Provence lies the timeless elegance of Château de Fonscolombe, a 5-star Relais et Châteaux hotel steeped in three centuries of history.
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Nestled amidst the captivating landscapes of Vaucluse, Hotel Crillon le Brave is a luxurious 5-star retreat designed for those seeking respite from the chaos of city life, and a chance to reconnect with the serene beauty of nature.
Synonymous with royal splendour and architectural grandeur, Versailles provides an immersive experience into the elegance of the country.
Nestled in the southwest of France, The Dordogne is a region of lush valleys, winding rivers and ancient history.
Located in the north of France, Normandy is a destination that captivates the heart and soul.
Often referred to as the “Garden of France”, this region is full of beauty and history.
Being the world-renowned region in the northeast of France, Champagne is synonymous with celebration and luxury.
Corsica boasts all the things that make island life wonderful – a mountainous inland and a bounty of wonderful coastline. The island is also famous for being a melting pot of all the things that make France wonderful, but owing to its proximity to Italy, the highlights of Italytoo – in culture, landscape and of course, gastronomy.
From the three valleys to Les Arcs, the resorts of the Alps vary greatly from destinations specialising in glitz and glamour, off-piste or après. Of course, combinations of the three are also an easy option.
Bordeaux is the world’s largest urban World Heritage Site and France’s sixth-largest city. The city is famous for its historic architecture and surrounding contemporary art scene.
A capital of culture, fashion, art, gastronomy, and of course the capital of France, Paris really is quite something. Paris is seductive, stunning whatever the weather, and above all, timeless.
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