France
Provence – Arles and the Camargue
Van Gogh, Pink Flamingos and Bullfights Our second article exploring Provence looks at Arles, the city of Van Gogh, and ...
Provence – The Essential Guide
The Luberon – The Spiritual Home of Provence This is the first of a series of guides to Provence in ...
Winter experiences in Morzine Avoriaz, France
Morzine Avoriaz: a superb destination for winter activities Morzine Avoriaz, in the Haute-Savoie region of France, is a fantastic winter ...
La Bourdonnais – Paris
Four-star elegance near the Eiffel Tower Located in the upmarket 7th arrondissement, the four-star Inwood Hotel La Bourdonnais is a ...
A Weekend in Le Touquet – LeShuttle Flexiplus
A Short Hop on LeShuttle and You’re in France I still find it quite remarkable that you can drive onto ...
A winter visit to the charming French village of Samoëns
Samoëns: A haven for winter activities Situated in the Haute Savoie region of France, around an hour’s drive from Geneva ...
RockyPop Flaine – a unique Ski hotel
A stay at the cool RockyPop Hotel in Flaine If you are travelling to the French ski resort of Flaine ...
Hotel Dame des Arts, Paris
n the heart of the Latin Quarter in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Hôtel Dame des Arts is a chic, centrally located hotel, à deux pas from public transport, and within walking distance of almost every major sight and museum you may wish to visit. Its position on the Left Bank, in a triangle formed by the intersection of Boulevards Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain, makes it a short stroll to the Seine for walks along the Quais and also gives easy access to Notre-Dame Cathedral, which still draws crowds since its reopening in December 2024.
Margaux, Paris – A Classic Brasserie
I am often asked by friends where to eat in Paris, and it is a question I find difficult to answer - ҫa dépend. It depends not only on your budget, but on where you are staying, what your mood is, and whether you prefer small, trendy eateries in the 11th or the big hitters that have been around for decades. My preference is for some of the terrific ethnic restaurants and the generation of young chefs who are doing exciting things in less touristy parts of the city. However, there are times when I crave a good brasserie like Margaux, serving traditional French dishes, where you know your favourites will be on the menu, where the welcome is warm, the atmosphere convivial, and the food reliable.
Hotel Noucha, Paris
Located in the Auteuil quarter in the heart of Paris' 16th Arrondissement, Hotel Noucha is a four-star, boutique hotel on a quiet street that has an important architectural history. Its 27 elegant rooms sport gorgeous fabrics and vintage furniture, and the hotel has an inviting rooftop terrace in addition to private balconies on the upper floors. Much quieter than the tourist-filled areas in central Paris, yet easily accessible on public transport, Hotel Noucha is a home-from-home in a well-heeled residential neighbourhood, ideally located for the plethora of museums and key sights in the 16th arrondissemen
