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Walking and cycling along the Canal du Midi can be every bit as enjoyable as meandering along in a boat.Often flanked by tall plane trees the canal runs all the way from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Mediterranean Sea in the east. A remarkable feat of engineering attributed to Pierre-Paul Riquet it is one the main features of the Languedoc Roussillon landscape.You don't need to take a canal boat holiday to enjoy the Canal du Midi which is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site as the towpath is ideally suited for walking and...

Monday, September 09, 2013


Visit the great Cognac producers in the Charente department of France and discover the secrets of what makes a great Cognac.The Cognac industry in France is similar in many ways to Whisky in Scotland, both are strong drinks which vary greatly in taste and quality with age playing a major part and you have to pay a hefty price for a really good one.There is a major difference in that Cognac is produced from grapes which are grown uniquely in the Cognac region. However the maturing process in oak casks which are often stored in ancient cellars is similar...

Sunday, September 01, 2013


The chateaux of the Loire are some of the most beautiful historical monuments to be found anywhere in the world and many of our clients who have stayed in our properties in the area have enjoyed visiting them.The thing is when you are staying in a beautiful Loire Valley villa with a pool or a private chateau you want to enjoy being there, relaxing, swimming etc. so there isn't really that much time for visiting. So to help you we have narrowed down the selection to the top five chateaux in the Loire for you to visit whilst on holiday in one of the...

Thursday, August 29, 2013


Corsica villas with pools. The top 4 selected from our longstanding collection of 37 private holiday properties on this beautiful French island in the Mediterranean.The villa Sonu COMTC8 has been a stand out favourite with our clients from day one and its high standards are still giving our clients great pleasure six years after the first stayed there. The unusual combination of a charming house, 13 metre long pool with a well equipped summer kitchen next to it, all within walking distance of one of the best beaches on the island is a winning...

Wednesday, August 21, 2013


The garden of Le Bois des Moutiers in Varengeville-sur-mer, Normandy is one of the most beautiful private gardens open to the public in France.Located on the coast of Normandy just to the west of Dieppe the Guillaume Mallet family have opened up their manor house, formal gardens and woodland park to visitors. The formal gardens by the house are sumptuous and from the moment you enter the fragrances are delightful. Segmented into themed areas either by hedges or brick walls you can sit and enjoy each one in turn. We visited in July and there were still...

Sunday, August 18, 2013



Living horse museum in Chantilly, France opened it's doors for visitors in June 2013 and is already proving to be a major new French attraction.The magnificent stables of the Chateau de Chantilly have been converted to house the museum after four painstaking years of restoration and the result is very impressive indeed.You don't have to be a horse lover to appreciate what is on offer at the Musee du Cheval, though there is no disguising the joy of those that are when they do visit this exceptional museum which is very much alive.The living horse...

Friday, August 16, 2013


Brittany villas with pools top 5. To help you make your choice from our wonderful collection of 105 Breton villas we have picked out the 5 villas in Brittany with private pools most liked by our clients.The best of the bunch is actually one of the most expensive properties we feature in the area, it is the luxury villa Belle Vue B708. It is easy to see why this property is so popular, it is ultra modern with a stunning semi covered pool with overflow effect looking straight out over the beach and the sea. This house featured in the list of the top 50...

Wednesday, August 14, 2013


Surfing in Aquitaine is hugely popular due to the fabulous swells which appear along the coast particularly around Biarritz and Hossegor.This year the Quicksilver Pro France event comes to the south west coast of France and the venue is Hossegor. The dates are the 26th September to the 6th of October and the prize money is $450,000.The Quiksilver pro event attracts the cream of surfers from far and wide, they are competing for big money stakes so you can be sure they will be giving it all they have got and pulling out the most impressive moves from...

Monday, August 12, 2013


French ski events 2014. A guide to what is on in the Alps in France this winter.Although not a skiing event the Alpe d'Huez Androz trophy annual event attracts plenty of interest each year in December. Specially adapted rally cars speeding round an icy track in the mountains guarantees plenty of drama.There are torch lit processions throughout the French Alps on Christmas Eve and Isola 2000 is one of the most enjoyable as more often than not there is a clear star filled sky.The torch lit processions at La Rosiere begin on the 11th of December and...

Monday, August 12, 2013


Holiday events in Provence 2013. Our selection of the best of what is on in Provence this summer.In February there is the annual contemporary dance festival in Avignon, The Hivernales. At the Parc des Expositions the Avignon Motor Festival is held in March. The French love of cartoon books both adult and for children is reflected in the Festival de la Bande Desinee in Aix en Provence from the end of March to end April at the Musee Granet, Cite du Livre and other locations around the city.Fun and games are the theme in May at the annual Aix en...

Friday, July 26, 2013


Holiday events in Dordogne 2013. Our guide to the main events in the Dordogne this year.In France comic books are hugely popular with all age groups and the International Comic Strip festival in Angueleme in January attracts large numbers of people each year.It is one of the treasures of the Dordogne which is celebrated at the annual Truffle Festival each January in Sarlat. The black diamond as it is known fetches up between 600 and 900 euro a kilo due to it's outstanding quality. One of the largest music festivals in the area is on each year in May...

Friday, July 26, 2013


Holiday events in Corsica 2013. Our guide of what is on the social calendar in Corsica this year.The Citerium International Cycling race in March took place in Porto Vecchio.Also in March Ajaccio hosted the annual marathon, which comprises both a full marathon and a half marathon as well as a 10km walk.Corsica is strong on Jazz events and the season begins in April with the Jazz Equinoxe festival in Bastia at the Theatre Municipal.Covering 10,000 bends the Tour de Corse rally is a true test of driving skills, it takes place in May.More Jazz in June with...

Thursday, July 25, 2013


Holiday events in Cote d Azur 2013. Here is our guide to what is on in the French Riviera this year.The Monte Carlo Rally takes place at the end of January each year.Also at the end of January is the annual Midem Music festival which is sponsored by the popular French radio station NRJ. It is held in the Palais des Festival in Cannes.Another Monte Carlo rally follows on from the main event at the end of January only this time it is the Historic version.With the coming of February much of the cote d'azur blooms with yellow Mimosa and there is a...

Thursday, July 25, 2013


Ski holidays for 2014 in fabulous self catering chalets and apartments online so you can BOOK NOW.We are delighted to launch the winter 2013/14 collection of winter ski accommodation located in many of the best ski resorts in the French Alps.With four and five star ski holiday accommodation in 31 fantastic resorts we are sure to have something for you in our range. Whether you are looking for high altitude skiing, great snow boarding, a charming family resort or a ski destination where you can be sure of snow and sunshine, we have it.Our ski collection...

Tuesday, July 23, 2013


 
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