South of France

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in the south of france, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Avignon at Christmas. Experience the wonderful celebrations in the City of Popes.

17/12/2014This entry was posted in Avignon, Europe and Middle East, France, Newsletter, South of France and tagged on by .

Languedoc wine tasting: B&B and Wine

07/11/2014This entry was posted in Europe and Middle East, France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Newsletter, South of France and tagged , , , on by .
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It was, it must be said, the perfect evening. Languedoc wine tasting with dark chocolate, a delicious regionally inspired dinner and then sleeping it all off in a 13th century chateau. Such is life these days in the Languedoc-Rousillon, a region reinventing itself from mediocre table wine producer into highly respected vintner of outstanding quality while at the same time embracing the tourism industry with arms open wide.

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HOTEL DE LA CITE. 108 years old and still fabulous.

21/08/2014 by .

Hotel Belles Rives. Luxury in beautiful Juan-les-Pins

18/07/2013This entry was posted in Europe and Middle East, France, Hotel Reviews, South of France and tagged , on by .

French Cookery Lessons: French Houseparty Style

23/06/2013This entry was posted in Carcassonne, France, South of France and tagged , , on by .
The Artisan Bread School comes to Norfolk

From filleting fish to spinning sugar, my 6 day “Gourmet Explorer” french cookery course at the French House Party near Carcassonne was a culinary delight.

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