The benefits of France in a European winter

The benefits of France in a European winter Winter time can evoke feelings of despair from sun-worshippers. For others, though, travelling in winter can make for some of the best holiday experiences. France – with its gourmet food and wine, exceptional spas and hotels combined with all the culture you can handle – is a great European winter destination. GourmetSki in Morzine If staying in a century-old Savoyarde farmhouse sounds like your style,... Read More

Delights of Champagne and Burgundy, France

Delights of Champagne and Burgundy, France Elisabeth Grieder sees Paris as a logical start or end point to the delights of Champagne and Burgundy. About a one hour drive from Paris, Champagne is a wine district with well-signposted roads that encourage a decelerated approach through tidy vineyards, grand cru estates and ancient villages. Champagne’s capital is Reims, a fairly non-descript city but below its streets is a honeycomb of champagne... Read More

Luxury cycling holiday in France

Vintage Burgandy - Luxury cycling holiday in France For fresh air, good food and cultural insights of France, Guy Batten recommends a relaxed cycling holiday through Burgundy, France. Whether you are cycling, savouring a picnic, buying croissants or sharing a glass of Mersault in a local bistro, Butterfield & Robinson are experts in holidays in France and have methodically uncovered the ultimate Burgundian indulgences since 1980. Each cycling... Read More