Aix-en-Provence is Paris’ more relaxed, southern cousin; a sophisticated and affluent town, bursting with Provençal charm. Sometimes known as ‘the city of a thousand fountains’, Aix is known for its pleasant streets and quaint squares where travellers can relax at a café terrace with a…
There’s no better way to truly experience French joie de vivre than by attending a festival. French festivals and celebrations may be found throughout the year and all over the country, and range from the spectacular to the downright bizarre. You’ll find river jousting, truffle…
The vibrant city of Paris has plenty to offer visitors of all ages, and even young travellers are sure to get excited about seeing the world-famous sights of the French capital. Kids love the picturesque streets of Montmartre, iconic monuments like the Eiffel Tower, and…
For a relatively modest island, Menorca really punches above its weight when it comes to its incredible coastline. Unlike its larger and more developed Balearic neighbour, Mallorca; Menorca remains much less interfered with, and in turn, remarkably organic for an island that is becoming increasingly…
Avignon, the jewel of Provence, has long attracted a high calibre of visitor. In the 14th century, Pope Clement V decided to leave the corruption and deadly politics of Rome behind him, and set up shop in Provence – and who could blame him? The…
Known as the gateway of Provence, Avignon is a popular base for exploring the wider region. It’s often chosen as a convenient place to stay, but once visited, it wins people over and becomes a firm favourite in its own right. A city in name,…
