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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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