Where to Eat and Stay in Champagne & Ardenne
A selection of quality hotels and restaurants plus some atmospheric hidden gems
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12 Must-See Sites in Champagne & Ardenne
TOWN CENTRE HOTELS
La Maison de Rhodes, Troyes
Five-star hotel...
Lakeside Luxury at Abbaye de Talloires on Lac d’Annecy
‘Alpine’ is a magical word – upon hearing it, the mind conjures thoughts of wooden chalets, white pistes and zigzagging skiers. But, for the Abbaye de Talloires, its appeal lies in something altogether more...
Switch to Spa mode at La Yole Wine Resort
Located in Vendres Plage by the sea near Béziers, between Montpellier and Carcassonne, Domaine La Yole offers holidaymakers a different camping experience: one dedicated to luxury and relaxation.
A very warm welcome, top-notch services, friendliness...
Favorite Restaurants and Hotels in Alsace
The best restaurants and hotels in the region, plus some hidden secrets only the locals know about
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12 Iconic Wine Estates to Visit in Alsace
Things to See and Do in...
Where to Stay and Eat in Gironde
The region’s best restaurants and hotels, including some more unusual spots from fairy tale castles to tree cabins...
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12 Châteaux You Must Visit in Bordeaux Wine Country
Things to See...
Where Stars Slumber: A Duo of Barrière Hotels
In search of ultimate luxury, Marion Sauvebois tests the (spa) waters at the freshly-renovated Le Fouquet's in Paris and Le Normandy in Deauville and uncovers the sister hotels' star-studded past
I could just picture the...
12 Châteaux You Must Visit in Bordeaux Wine Country
You can’t move in Gironde without coming face to face with a château. Here is a selection of a few worth visiting
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CHÂTEAU LA CROIZILLE
La Croizille...
Where to Eat in Dordogne: Hotel de Bouilhac, near Lascaux IV
When Lascaux IV and the International Centre for Cave Art opened on the edge of tiny Montignac in the Périgord Noir in Dordogne in 2016, visitor numbers to this charming village surged. Now chef...
Abbaye de Valmagne: CRT Occitanie
Close to Sète, near the pond of Thau, this abbey is a poem in stone in the Lord’s vineyard. One of the best preserved monuments of Cistercian art.
Admire the cloister, its magnificent fountain and...
La Maison de Léonie: CRT Occtanie
Nestled in the heart of the charming village of Collias in Les Gorges du Gardon, La Maison de Léonie opens its doors to a haven of peace. The Maison de Léonie owes its name...
