The Dordogne Valley in south-western France is a special region. Here the magnificent Dordogne River winds its way through lush, deep, velvety countryside. The air smells faintly of truffles, chestnuts and wood smoke, and the echo of history stretches back 40,000 years.
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European Waterways is the largest barging company in Europe. Established in 1974, it has been operating cruises since the early 1980’s. During their 50 years of operation the company has remained in the same private ownership of the two Directors who are still very much involved in the business.
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Sometimes places you have never visited occupy a corner of your mind for some unspecified reason. For me, Biarritz was one of those.
Biarritz is the epitome of French seaside elegance and joie de vivre. It is chic, wealthy and beautiful. I got the chance to spend a couple of days there on my way home, and it really didn’t disappoint
Located on the picturesque south-western coast of France, Biarritz combines natural beauty with elegant architecture, and rich cultural heritage. It is part of the Basque Country, and this enchanting destination has long been a favourite among travellers seeking a dose of sophisticated relaxation.
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Everyone knows the Alps are great for ski holidays, but did you know about all the things there are to do there in the summertime? Summer in the Alps is very short – only really from the end of June up until September – but there are an awful lot of activities on offer in that time.
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Forget pricey Cannes and the Cote D’Azur, and keep on heading South towards the Spanish border until you reach the perfect French town of Perpignan.
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France is open for the summer. Our favourite holiday destination can be reached by plane, ferry or in your car through the relative safety of the Eurotunnel. Normandy is a beautiful and accessible region which has its own regional produce and character.
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YOTELAIR Hotel Paris CDG Long layover? Why not try the Yotelair at Paris CDG airport. Airports are stressful places, especially if you have a long layover and can’t find anywhere comfortable to rest. The YOTEL is the answer! I stayed at the YOTELAIR hotel which is air side in Charles De Gaule airport in Paris
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Normandy countryside in late September September in Normandy September is a lovely time to visit Normandy. The sun still sparkles in between the rain showers, and the countryside is impossibly lush and green. Flowers are still blooming and the butterflies are out. I counted seven peacock butterflies on just one Sedum plant. Peacock butterflies The
Long before CGI created the island fortress of Dragonstone in Game of Thrones, there was the towering precarious fairytale abbey of the magnificent Mont Saint Michel. This is one of the outstanding UNESCO sites in this part of France. Mont St Michel is located on an island just off the coast of the region of Lower Normandy.
Bonjour! I’m back in Normandy with the Bell family who came here from the UK in 2008 with their two children, to live the rural French life . The lush emerald countryside is being periodically soaked by waves of heavy showers which are probably the tail end of hurricane Irma, breaking up way across the ocean. Normandy
