There are some extraordinary places to stay in France including hotels within fortified castles such as:- Chateau Fort de Sedan Chateau Fort de Sedan (08 Ardennes, Grand Est) is a unique…
The town of Blaye (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) on the right bank of the Gironde estuary is the centre of one of the key sub-appellations of Bordeaux wines - Blaye…
In 1976, in the south of France, a handful of men and women came together and decided to create the Union of Independent Winegrowers of France. Very quickly, the other…
Pont Chaban Delmas A new bridge opened in 2013 in Bordeaux (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) - The Pont Chaban Delmas is a lifting bridge - i.e. the central section lifts…
A great summer spectacle in Aquitaine is the re-enactment of the 15th Century Battle of Castillon between the French and English at Castillon-la-Bataille to the east of Bordeaux (33 Gironde,…
Combining wine and jazz in the attractive old town of St Emilion (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) sounds superb, when the St Emilion Jazz Festival hits town 28 - 30 June…
The Medoc Marathon (Marathon du Médoc) takes place on Saturday 7 September 2024 (33 Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) An opportunity to run a marathon amongst some of the most famous vineyards in…
On the east of the Bordeaux Wine region, the Chateau de Claribès offers holiday accommodation on a vineyard. With views over the valley and vines, the newly renovated self catering holiday…
Bordeaux (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) holds its Carnaval de Bordeaux/Carnaval des Deux Rives each year 3 March 2024 with the climax being a grand procession. I naugurated in 1996, the…
A new link in the French Autoroute system has been completed (December 2010) with the A65 Langon - Pau road now linking Bordeaux with the Pyrenees. The new route starts…
There are plenty of fine Chateaux around Bordeaux, but few of them offer B&B (Chambres d'Hote) accommodation, and even fewer are as impressive as the Chateau de la Rivière at…
Bordeaux Christmas Market 26 November - 28 December 2014
The French Government has announced plans to extend the high speed train network beyond Bordeaux to connect to Agen, Toulouse and another line to Bayonne, Biarritz and the Spanish Border.…
Brittany Ferries will add Portsmouth-Bilbao to is list of ferry routes from 27 March 2011 - The twice weekly service will be in addition to the existing ferry services to…
One of the joys of travelling through France by car is the opportunity to get off the autoroutes and main N roads and follow back roads to your destination. Often…
Another link in the French autoroute network will connect Bordeaux and Pau when the A65 opens in early 2011.
Bordeaux (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) has improved its image and facilities in recent years and now celebrates its river (Garonne) with a River Festival (27 - 30 June 2024) every…
Bric-a-brac Market Foire à la brocante 22 October - 8 December 2024 held in the Place des Quinconces Bordeaux Quinconces Antiques Fair (Foire à la Brocante et Antiquités des Quinconces de…
Featured at the France Show was a fascinating display of images sponsored by the London College of Communication – University of the Arts London and Maison de la France representing…
One of the growing band of British winemakers in France is the Quinney family at Chateau Bauduc near Créon (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine). As well as delivering to private customers…