It’s no secret I love my home. Living in Provence inspires me and awakens my senses in every way. The sheer natural beauty of the landscape, the herby scent carried on a breeze, the taste of market-fresh produce, the texture of an ancient stone wall,…
To some, there’s nothing that epitomises the appeal of Provence more than the purple rows of lavender that pepper the landscape every summer. The lavender fields of Provence represent a change of seasons, a ripening of the earth, and a time where life slows to…
While the rest of the population hails France as being the ultimate foodie destination, vegans are often left bereft at the thought of yet another bare baguette. In a country where eating cheese is almost a religion, meat is seen as an essential element of…
Guest Post by Nick Vowles France is an excellent choice for family holidays, and families thinking about taking short breaks to France soon find that they are faced with an over-abundance of options. Because of the diversity on offer, more often than not, your choices…
Imagine walking through a manicured estate growing Europe’s finest lavender. Fields of purple flowers spread out into the horizon, like ripples on a sunset-bathed ocean. As you lazily brush your hands through the knee-high stems, their delicate scent fills the air around you, while the buzz…
Guest Post by Helen Flatley The bucolic landscapes of the Dordogne and Lot departments are well known for their treasures both above and below the ground. The rolling green hills, valleys and gorges of this beautiful corner of France hide an abundance of subterranean marvels…
