One of the delights of travelling abroad is to enjoy the cuisine and the culture of the country and where better to do that but in France? Long acknowledged as a leader in both fashion and food, it may surprise you to know that the good old British high street favourite, Marks & Sparks, is [...]
Holidaymakers staying in property in France this summer might want to make a visit to the Cartier Foundation in Paris for a unique exhibition.The Vodun: African Voodoo display will run until September 25th and showcases a range of objects relating to the ancient practice, some of which were picked up by art dealer Jacques Kerchache [...]
Britons looking to stay in a property in France on their next overseas holiday may want to add a visit to the Fine Arts Museum in Quimper, Brittany to their itinerary.The venue recently opened its From Turner to Monet exhibition and the display could prove of interest to art lovers with a keen interest in [...]
Fans of Munster cheese may want to look into staying in property in France to visit a new museum dedicated to the delicacy.La Maison du Fromage in Gunsbach, Alsace tells visitors all about the history of what is arguably the smelliest cheese in the world, as well as explaining how the product is actually made.Travellers [...]
If you have always wanted to own a property in France complete with its own vineyard, you will discover that you can make your dreams a reality - usually with a bit of hard work! There are many options when it comes to owning a French vineyard, which means that it could be more accessible [...]
Eurostar has revealed that it hopes to extend its network of trains elsewhere in Europe - including offering services to the south of France.People who have a property in France may already use the rail link from London to reach Paris, but could find extra routes in future are beneficial.In addition, the company announced that [...]
When travelling around France, one of the most magnificent sights is the spectacular and well-preserved Norman Benedictine Abbey of Mont St Michel in Brittany; towering over the rocky island it stands on, surrounded by winding streets and a wonderful medieval town. News is that the monastery and its surroundings are enjoying an upgrade and these [...]
The tradesmen's market of Rungis in Paris is opening its doors to the public for the first time and people staying in a property in France will now be able to take a guided tour of the site.Spanning for some 232 hectares, the market is a feast for the senses, with all manner of fresh [...]
What could be more romantic than April in Paris? Already the city is festooned with blossom and flowers: cherry and apple trees shed petals on you as you pass and a few brave tulips nod their heads in greeting. If you are planning to take in the city there is a plethora of things [...]
Anyone who is heading off to the French Riviera may want to try travelling along the coastline by train, it has been suggested.In an article for the Guardian, Kathryn Tomasetti explained that a day-long Riviera rail pass is an excellent way to discover the region from a property in France.Costing just €12 (£10.57), she noted [...]