Gourmet Trail in Paris: Brewers’ Fayre
Of late, you cannot venture into the bowels of the capital without stumbling smack bang into a new microbrewery. Just follow the tell-tale whiffs of smoky hops and you can be sure to find a hipster-type...
In Bordeaux Wine Country, Generations of Care at Château Haut-Bailly
Armed with dangerously little knowledge I still find that many of my wine discoveries are serendipitous. Recently I was staying overnight at Château Le Pape, not far from the busy centre of Bordeaux. I can’t recommend this place enough...
Gardens, Grapes and Gastronomy: A Trip to Bourges and the Berry
Whatever age you live in and whatever your line of work, it rarely pays to upstage the boss. Ask anyone in Bourges, third largest town in the Centre region and a great base for exploring the south-east corner of the ancient...
Parisian Walkways: Rue Cler, the Famous Market Street
Travel-writing guru Rick Steves called Rue Cler “my favourite street in Paris,” enthusing, “Rue Cler, lined with shops that spill out into the street, feels like village Paris – in the skinny shadow of the Eiffel Tower.” The Seattle...
Great Travel Destinations: Martinique, Island of Queens
By 1763, the French had lost the Seven Years’ War, and it was time for the British to make their territorial claims in the New World. They had two real options: they could claim Canada, where France still ruled vast...
Alternative Aquitaine: Best Food Markets on the South-West Coast of France
It’s exhilarating to walk in to any fresh food market in France, all senses go in to overdrive trying to decode the dozens of noises, sights and flavours hitting them all at once. The...
Château Canet – Vineyard holidays for the whole family – Carcassonne
Château Canet is located in one of France’s most picturesque wine regions just minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne. A traditional 19th century wine and olive oil domain with a collection of collection...
12 Unmissable Wine Destinations in the Bordeaux Region
The Bordeaux wine-growing region is centred on the city of Bordeaux, but extends across the whole of the Gironde department. At 120,000 hectares in total, it is the largest wine-growing region in France and, with...
Things to See and Do in Bordeaux: A Comprehensive Guide
Bordeaux is not just a wine-producing town – it is a thriving city in its own right.
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Great Destinations: Bordeaux Wine Country
With the wonderful new Cité du Vin to lead the way, there’s a new sense of fun and openness about the Bordeaux wine region. The châteaux doors are opening to the public, the terroirs and appellations are...
