Archive for December, 2012

Bordeaux chateau France

French wine holidays, a taste of the good life!

The connection between France and wine Everyone knows France is famous for producing wine. It is home to vineyards that make some of the most well known and well regarded…

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Maritime museum

Discover Tatihou – UNESCO World Heritage Site

According to the old adage, the best things come in small packages. As Peter Clayton discovered, the island of Tatihou is a case in point. Tatihou island, off the Contentin…

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La Four a Pain and La Cave

Meet the Owner: La Four a Pain, La Cave and L’Etable, Brittany

Cathy and Dave Pierce bought their property near Redon in Ille-et-Vilaine in the 1990s to pursue a dream of living in France and creating holiday homes to let out. It…

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Christmas shopping in France

Christmas Shopping in France: Magical Markets, Gourmet Treats and Bargain Booze!

If you fancy a pre-Christmas getaway or want to stock up on goodies for the festive season why not take a trip to France? Whether you want to shop ‘til…

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