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The French social season 2010 is amongst the most gracious and interesting in the world. France knows how to make the most of its impressive culture, history and natural assets. We have a range of France villas which allow you to holiday and enjoy the season.Chaumont International Garden Festival runs through the main summer months from 29th April until October 15th. Chaumont-sur-Loire boasts one of the most majestic chateau in the Loire valley and it is in the Chaumont’s castle grounds that the contemporary garden design festival is held. The...

Wednesday, August 18, 2010



Brittany Ferries cross channel ferry service offers a relaxed and enjoyable journey to a wide range of regions offering luxury France villas with pools and French cottages by the sea.Brittany Ferries have been offering cross channel services for many years and I remember spending many a happy crossing back in the 1980’s and thinking then what an enjoyable way it was to start a holiday. Today things are even better on board, its more like a cruise.What I used to like about Brittany Ferries still rings true today, because it’s a French company...

Saturday, August 14, 2010


Damien Hirst Cornucopia visit? Yes you can at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco where Damien’s exhibition runs until the end of September 2010. The Oceanographic Museum in Monaco hosts the Damien Hirst Cornucopia this summer and what a setting it is for one of the worlds top modern art phenomenon. The Oceanographic Museum is an iconic building in itself, let Damien Hirst loose and it takes on even grandeur proportions. From the moment you approach the building it is clear that Damien Hirst has stamped his mark as your attention is...

Friday, August 13, 2010


Sea fishing trip in a trawler? Yes you can on a Guilvinec villa holiday, you can spend the whole day on a full fishing trip sailing out of Guilvinec harbour.Sail on an actual fishing trawler such as the Kan Atao in the company of seasoned local fishermen like skipper Johan and spend a thrilling day trawling the sea off the Brittany coast for local specialities such as monk fish and languestines.Its an early start from the quay at Guilvinec for a days sea fishing with the crew of the Kan Alto so you need to be up and kitted in seafaring...

Wednesday, August 11, 2010


Discover archaeological sites on a Dordogne villa holiday, it is just one of a host of world class prehistoric wonders in the Dordogne region of France.It does not matter if you are an adult or a child or whether you have any interest in archaeology, the origins of man or pre-history, you will be amazed and fascinated by La Roque Saint Christophe. It is so immense, beautiful, well presented and pleasant to visit that practically everyone comes away enchanted and somewhat stunned by what they have just seen.Located on the banks of the serene, meandering...

Thursday, August 05, 2010


Discover Pineau des Charentes on a Charentes villa holiday and find out for yourself the secret behind the regions lessor known, but rather delicious drink.Cognac is a household name around the world and it is indeed the premiere produce of the Charente region, a type of brandy which matures and blends to form one of the most desirable after dinner drinks available. The Cognac grapes are grown around the Charentes town of Cognac where it is distilled and nurtured in oak barrels in specially constructed cellars for 10 or 20, even 50 years. An age old...

Monday, August 02, 2010


Flybe flights to Bergerac, for Aquitaine Dordogne villa holidaymakers depart from many regional airports, in particular Southampton.The low cost company Flybe tends not to make the headlines in quite the same way as some of its more controversial rivals but over the years it has made steady progress and was boosted by its takeover of BA Connect in 2007.Flybe is based at Exeter International Airport, it is a UK company and has its main centre of operation at Southampton. Flybe was one of the early operators into Bergerac, the popular landing spot for...

Thursday, July 29, 2010


Marineland Antibes new shark river tunnel, French Riviera villa holidaymaker attraction is open for visitors along with a host of other world class aquatic spectacles.Marineland Antibes is understandably enthusiastic about the latest shark river tunnel attraction which has opened new for 2010. Visitors can enjoy the thrill of walking through an impressive glazed tunnel whilst impressive sharks cruise all around and now ride through on the river.One of many excellent attractions at Marineland Antibes the shark tunnel is already drawing gasps of...

Tuesday, July 27, 2010


Charlie Winston plays Carcassonne, entertainment for Languedoc Roussillon villa holidaymakers on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Jean Deschamps theatre in the Cite Medievale.I first came across Charlie Winston when I saw him in concert at the roman arena in Nimes last year and I was blown away by how enjoyable his music was, by what an entertainer he is and by the reaction of the predominantly French public. Here was a British artist I had never even heard of (and I like to think I’m fairly in tune with what’s going on even if I am no longer...

Monday, July 26, 2010


Tour de France, midi Pyrenees villa holiday attraction today as the world’s most famous cycle race undertakes the Pau to Col du Tourmalet stage 17.The Tour de France attracts the best cyclists from around the world to compete in one of the most rigorous competitions of them all and it is the mountain climbs around the midi Pyrenees which often produce some of the most exiting stages.Controversy often dogs the Tour de France but that does not seem to diminish its popularity with the media, television viewers or the public who continue to turn up in...

Thursday, July 22, 2010


Jazz in Deauville, entertainment this weekend for Deauville villa holidaymakers this Friday 23 July. Billed as a Nuit Blanche sur les Planches you can enjoy a free night of open air Jazz.Throughout the evening successive bands will take to the stage outside the Bar du Soleil in Deauville to entertain you with a rich range of Jazz styles includings 20s Jazz, swing and gypsy style Jazz. The performance is staged by Jazz au Grenier and the saxophonist Gerard Poncet and is absolutely free of charge. So if you are on holiday in a villa in Deauville what a...

Tuesday, July 20, 2010


Rémy Martin, producer of fine Cognac offer fascinating guided visits for Poitou Charentes villa holidaymakers, as do many of the Cognac production houses including famous names Hennessy, Courvoisier and Martell.Cognac is a small town located on the banks of the river Charente, within easy driving distance of our Poitou Charente villas. The river allowed the businessmen of Cognac to trade, initially specializing in salt, finally progressing to its world famous brand of Brandy, Cognac.When you approach Cognac the beautiful rolling countryside is lined...

Thursday, July 15, 2010


Puy du Fou, theme park with a difference for western Loire villa holidaymakers, a great day out for the family.The Puy de Fou is unlike your regular theme parks as there are no roller coasters and adrenalin rush rides but there are still plenty of thrills for the family to enjoy. This vast park is based in countryside around a medieval castle where a cast of over 1,000 enact impressive scenes on a grand scale.Historical events are reenacted daily at Puy du Fou. There is a gladiator show based in a reproduction Roman arena where chariots race and lions...

Friday, June 18, 2010


Cap Ferret boat trips, a holiday idea for an Aquitaine Coast villa vacation, discovering the amazing Cap Ferret by boat is one of the many activities you can enjoy whilst renting a luxury Aquitaine coast villa.The Cap Ferret is a cape forming a coastal cord situated on the southern extremity of the peninsula of Lège-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde. It separates the Atlantic Ocean and the bay of Arcachon. Famous for its light-house, this is a high class vacation area with nature at its heart. The peninsula of the cape Ferret has 3000 years of...

Tuesday, June 15, 2010


 
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