France
Cour des Loges Hotel. Discover Lyon’s majestic medieval past.
In a gorgeously-preserved mediaeval city whose cobbled streets and ancient stones have won it World Heritage Site status, the five-star Cour des Loges offers visitors the chance to live the lifestyle of a mediaeval nobleman for a night or three in the heart of VIeux Lyon.
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Biking in Burgundy. Sample and ride the famous EuroVelo 6 biking trail.
The EuroVelo 6 is a long distance cycle track running 2,270 miles along some of Europe’s major rivers. Rupert Parker tries a short stretch in Burgundy.
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Walking the Camino de Santiago. Experience the full magnificent pilgrim journey
In recent years the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, in the North West of Spain, has become increasingly popular. It’s known in English as “The Way of St James”, as the bones of the disciple are supposedly buried in the cathedral of Santiago
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Aube’s Champagne and Templars.
Aube, in the south of the Champagne region, the largest Cistercian monastery was founded in 1115 by an abbot, later canonised as Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Not only was he instrumental in the founding of the Knights Templars, he also brought Pinot Noir grapes from Burgundy, an essential ingredient in Champagne
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Winter fun in the Three Valleys. Glorious Ski heaven in the French Alps.
The Three Valleys in south east France offers up some of the best skiing in Europe. Andy Mossack explores what lies beyond it’s hallowed slopes.
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Le Château de Candie. Discover this magnificent chateau in Chambery
Le Château de Candie is a perfect example of a classic French château transformed into a luxury hotel brimming with style, elegance and histoy.
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