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Holiday events in Brittany 2013. Our guide to the social calendar of Breton events this year.Seafood is a massive part of Breton culture and there are many festivities which revolve around the exceptionally high quality produce such as oysters, lobsters and scallops. In April the annual scallop festival is held in the northern coastal town of Erquy.The Saint Brieuc Art Rock festival has established itself as a regular annual event in May. Here you can enjoy art and music of a contemporary nature.Another Breton speciality, fish is celebrated at the small...

Wednesday, July 17, 2013


Jean Cocteau museum in Menton, collection Severin Wunderman opened for the first time last year, this summer you can visit free of charge on Sunday on the first weekend of each month.   The most striking thing about the Musée Jean Cocteau Séverin Wunderman is actually the museum itself. As a piece of modern architecture it is pretty impressive. From a distance it is disappointing and almost ugly but as you approach your sentiments change as one begins to appreciate what a clever piece of design work it is.   The architect Rudy Riccioti...

Tuesday, June 04, 2013



Events in France during 2013 which are worth investigating if you are taking a French holiday this year or planning one in 2014. This is our resume of the main social season events in 2013 and a few other gems we have come across over the years.In Monaco the Monte Carlo rally was on mid-January. Known properly as the Rallye Automobile Monte Carlo it marked the beginning of the International Rally Challenge.Hot on the heals of the Monte Carlo Rally at the end of January came the Historic version, the renowned winter road outing the Historic Monte Carlo...

Friday, April 05, 2013


Isola 2000 Andros Trophee 2013. I was at Isola 2000 yesterday and saw first hand the preparations for the 2013 Andros Trophy event which starts today.The ice track is set in the lower parking area at Isola 2000, an impressive twisting circuit with high bank ice walls. It should be a great spectacle.Interestingly this year there are regular cars in the main event but also a competition for electric cars, very much a sign of the times.The snow conditions are great at Isola at the moment and as so often the sun was shining yesterday. I was checking on the...

Friday, January 11, 2013


French ski resort events 2013, here is the social and sporting calendar of what’s on in the French alps and the French Pyrenees this winter. See what’s on when you book your 2013 ski holiday in France. It certainly beats Ski Sunday, nothing like the real thing!Courcheve FSI ladies Giant Slalom Skiing event takes place now on 19th December 2012.  Meribel FSI ladies Slalom Skiing event is on the 20th and 21st December 2012. Alpe d’Huez Andros Trophy event takes place on the 21st and 22nd December 2012, one of the French ice racing...

Tuesday, December 18, 2012


Eating out in Brittany, France, our recommendations for dining in restaurants and advise about food and drink in Brittany.At the charming seaside resort of Moelan sur mer in south Brittany Le Pressoir du Garzon is a highly rated creperie. Also in Moelan the Pub Odyssee is a friendly place to enjoy a drink.In the riverside village of Riec sur Belon the restaurant Chez Jacky offers a charming setting with lovely views where you can enjoy a superb seafood platter.To buy fresh fish and seafood visit the three small, picturesque ports of Belon, Merrien and...

Monday, December 17, 2012


Isola 2000 resort visit December 2012 was a great opportunity for me to see again just how well appointed our chalets are and the fabulous snow conditions.There has been an exceptional amount of snow fallen in the French Alps in recent days and I was keen to take a look at the current conditions for myself. I'm also very into snow shoe walking so a sunny Sunday yesterday seemed the perfect opportunity.It's a long time since I was last in a ski resort before the season started, in fact the last time dates way back to when I was a ski rep in...

Monday, December 03, 2012


French Alps chalets and apartments collection winter 2013. See our latest selection of hand picked self catering accommodation, choose from over 140 luxury apartments and ski chalets in the top alpine resorts in France.We have retained the majority of the ski holiday chalet and apartment properties which featured in last years collection. Including favourites of our clients such as the five star chalet in Les Deux Alpes MONDA102 and Val d'Isere apartment PAC602. Already we are seeing a pick up in ski bookings for next year, probably due to the...

Wednesday, October 10, 2012


Frieda Burda Exhibition in Aix en Provence has just two weeks to run.The Musee Granet in Aix en Provence has a unique exhibition derived from the Frieda Burda collection running until the end of September.So if you are on holiday in Aix en Provence don't miss out on this unique opportunity to view one of the worlds greatest private art collections.The Musee Granet is located in the heart of the historic city of Aix en Provence in the south of France, a French cultural hotbed.We have a fine selection of holiday accommodation in the south of France...

Monday, September 24, 2012


Cannes Regates Royales - Panerai trophy takes place between 22nd and 29th September.  As the intense heat of the summer begins to wane at last in the Cote d'Azur of France and the September breeze begins to come to life one can't help but begin to think of the coming sailing regatta season.  My favourite is the Cannes Regates Royales - Panerai trophy event which features so many beautiful old boats that are so magnificent when in full sail, no one can fail to be impressed.  As the boats prepare in the old harbour of Cannes...

Tuesday, August 28, 2012


Sarlat theatre festival is in its final week for 2012, it is not only the most prominent festival of its kind in the Dordogne but second only to Avignon in France.Known locally as the Festival des Jeu de Theatre Sarlat en Perigourd it is very popular with locals and tourists alike.For more information on what’s on when during the sixty first Sarlat theatre festival see festivale-theatre-sarlat.com as its still not too late to get along and enjoy the shows which include Carte Blanche, a tribute to Jean Paul Tribout.Sarlat la caneda in the Perigourd...

Monday, July 30, 2012


Saumur chateau summer music and lights show takes place in the Loire valley from 5 July to 25 August.The spectacular chateau of Saumur is the backdrop for a fabulous son et lumiere show “the treasure of the Dukes of Anjou II". With over 150 actors, stunt riders (on horses). The show is on Thusdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting at 20.30.Saumur is a lovely town to visit and the sparkling white wine is one of my favourites! So you could indulge in a little wine shopping as well as checking on the progress of the dukes.You can rent a...

Monday, July 23, 2012


The end of the world festival, or Festivale du bout du monde as it is known locally, takes place in Brittany, France at the beginning of August.Located on the Presqu’il de Crozon in south Brittany the 13th event takes place 3rd, 4th and 5th August 2012.There will be performances from French group Zedba, Jupiter Okwess International from the Congo Republic and Stephan Eicher Octet to name just a few of an rich array of International performers. This is an annual event so for more information on the latest dates, the full program and ticket...

Saturday, July 21, 2012


Juan Jazz 2012 started last night with Norah Jones headlining and Adam Cohen opening proceedings.I have long hankered after getting along to the Juan Les Pins festival since I first became aware of it thanks to some research I was doing in the area for a documentary with the BBC many moons ago.Norah Jones in concert seemed like the perfect occasion to enjoy some chilled out music by the sea set amidst the Mediterranean pines after which Juan takes its name.First up was Adam Cohen who was pretty good and was backed by a very impressive American cello...

Saturday, July 14, 2012


 
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