The minute I arrived in Bordeaux, I fell in love. It's so beautiful; a wonderful mix of old and new, small enough to walk to most places, it feels safe and everyone seemed friendly and welcoming. We were only here for a few days and stayed at the Hotel Particulier: The hotel had mixed reviews … Continue reading Beautiful Bordeaux 🇫🇷
The first thing we did when we drove from the Lot-et-Garonne into the Dordogne was to stop (for quite a few hours) at the most magical garden; the Marqueyssac Gardens in Vezac, just south of Sarlat. I knew from having seen photos, that it was going to be special but wow, it is such a … Continue reading The Marqueyssac Gardens, Dordogne
There's actually something rather comforting going through Summer photos whilst you're in the midst of a rainy Autumn. Our Summer holiday this year was a 3-centre mix consisting of the Lot-et-Garonne, the Dordogne and Bordeaux. It was basically a huge French love-in that completely blew me away, so if you're beginning to think about your holidays … Continue reading The Lot-et-Garonne 🇫🇷
A girls getaway is always a good plan and back to the South of France we went for a couple of nights of indulgence. Yes, I had been to the same area earlier in the year, but this time it was without kids in tow so it mostly involved relaxing and catching-up over great food and … Continue reading Luxury in the South of France 🇫🇷
The medieval village of Eze is a must-see if you are visiting the Côte d'Azur and love historical buildings. Located between Nice and Monaco it is an absolute jewel overlooking the Mediterranean. Like most of the little villages on the French Riviera this is a tourist hotspot, so try and visit off-season or early morning/early … Continue reading Eze and Cap Ferrat
Having spent a lot of childhood holidays in the South of France it was wonderful to be able to take my own children there.We flew into Nice but as we were only staying a short time decided to explore some of the places we hadn't visited previously. As there were 4 of us we decided … Continue reading The Sunny Côte d’Azur
After a very wet week in the UK I'm taking a lot of pleasure in packing for Nice. It's been a while since I went to the French Riviera but because my hubby and I have been before it's mostly going to be a flop and drop holiday. We're really looking forward to spending some time … Continue reading Packing for the Côte d’Azur
There's something so satisfying about finding an Airbnb that's everything you hoped it would be and more. This 2 bed 17th Century apartment is an absolute dream in the heart of the stunning town of Pezenas in South-West France.We arrived at the unassuming back entrance of the private mansion, known as the Hotel d'Alfonce and were … Continue reading Pezenas, France
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
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
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