France
A Bouzy Weekend
Perhaps the most appropriately named village in the world is Bouzy, near Epernay. It’s really just one long street with a collection of houses on either side, but every other of those houses seems to […]
France
France
Armancette Hôtel, Chalets and Spa
I’m sitting in an outdoor hot tub on a still-warm early autumn evening in the French Alps. In front of me, up high, clouds drift across the Mont Blanc range and the slopes of Les […]
France
Le Grand Café Fauchon Paris Reopens Terrace
As countries in Europe continue to ease their lockdowns and social distancing rules, such as in France, which is operating on a more sensible and workable one-metre rule, so cafés and restaurants are starting to […]
France
The Nocturnal Glamour Of Villa Ephrussi De Rothschild
Some people believe the more one travels, the more it takes to dazzle and inspire. Reader: they’re wrong. I’ve been globetrotting professionally for more than two decades and continue to experience things that take my […]
France
Castelnau Des Fieumarcon – Gascony’s Hidden Gem
Leafing through an eclectic mix of prints, maps and posters collected by Frederic Coustols, owner and conservator of the 12th and 13th century ‘Castelnau des Fieumarcon’, an ancient village in Lagarde, Gascony (France) gave a […]
Europe
Secrets Of The Côte d’Azur
“Be prepared for crowds,” we were warned, before travelling from Provence to the Côte d’Azur. The streets were busy, but thankfully, I couldn’t describe any of them as over-crowded. We had plenty of space to […]
Europe
Undiscovered Charms Of Provence
The path from Provence to the South of France is well-worn and there’s a reason why; it’s a perfect way to experience some of the country’s best scenery – rural, coastal and most of all, […]
Europe
Visiting Caen In Northern France
So another day another assignment, this time it’s over to France, but not by the normal route of train or ferry. Read on to find out more why sometimes the finest cultural experiences can be […]
France
L’Orangerie at Four Seasons Hotel George V
Located on a charming side-street and just meters from the iconic Champs-Élysées lies the Michelin starred L’Orangerie. Homed within the luxurious Four Seasons George V Hotel, this modern French restaurant is the perfect spot to […]
France
Hotel Dolce Frégate Provence
Making friends with a herd of goats on a hillside farm, delving deep into the centuries old caverns used in wine making and walking a stunning coastal path are three of the delights I enjoyed […]