French Countryside Chic

September 25, 2016September 28, 2016Leave a comment

During the Summer we stayed in the most beautiful French boutique hotel near Arles and Nimes called Domaine des Clos. This beautiful countryside retreat is an 18th Century converted wine estate with 9 bedrooms and 9 apartments (all of which are quite different) which the owners have lovingly restored in a tasteful, rustic-chic style, maintaining many … Continue reading French Countryside Chic

A Slice of History – Carcassonne, France

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016Leave a comment

Our first stop in France was the fortified Medieval city of Carcassonne. Due to the fact that it is the second most visited city in France after Paris, visiting in August is probably not the best idea. Nevertheless it is well worth the crowds - in hindsight we should have gone first thing in the morning (we went … Continue reading A Slice of History – Carcassonne, France