The French have a penchant for finding any excuse for a celebration, and Hesdin (62, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais) is no exception with its "Fetes du Cochon Rose" held in August.(every 3…
On 17 August 2006, the town of Pézenas (34 Hérault, Languedoc) stages an intriguing evening wine & food walk through the unoilt heart of the medieval town. A combination of…
More ideas from John Scallon at his Burgundy B&B - but don't forget your passport if you follow John's idea for a great little excursion in the Jura: Take a…
Shellfish Festival Toute la Mer sur un Plateau 5 - 6 October 2024 The 150th Carnival of Granville (50 Manche, Normandie) takes place 9 - 13 February 2024 is a…
Gascony map The epic story of the Côtes de Saint-Mont vineyards began in the fourth century BC, when the first plants were imported by the Greeks. It is thus one…
John at Chez Scallan B&B has always offered an excellent choice of things to do in Burgundy, Eastern France and the environs. As always there are lots of wine fairs…
And now for something a little different - the wines of St Péray (07 Ardeche, ARA) are not often seen, but your chance comes in early September when they hold…
One of the features of the South West of France is the predominance of bastide towns - fortified villages which huddle together often at the top of a hill, and…
Brief Summary: Property name B&B La Basse Cour Address Ancinnes (Sarthe, Pays de Loire) Postcode 72610 nearest town Alencon, 8km (5 miles) Type B&B, Chambres d'Hote Location in the countryside…
Looking at a map you would not normally assume that the area around Chateau Ricardelle, between Narbonne (11 Aude, Occitanie) and the Mediterranean would be suitable for fine wine production…
Whilst we are enjoying mediterranean temperatures in the UK, this book may not be so attractive - but come a cooler autumn or colder winter this could be the book…
Yet another wine festival - this time at Cairanne (84 Vaucluse, Provence PACA) one of the southern Cotes du Rhone Villages on Sunday 23 July 2017 - northwest of Orange.…
The Aniane Wine Festival (34 Herault, Languedoc) (Salon des Vins d'Aniane en coeur du Languedoc) in the heart of the Languedoc takes place 24-26 July 2015. Aniane is best known…
Jazz in Marciac (32 Gers, Occitanie) between Auch and Pau, would usually be one of those small southern French towns you'd pass through without too much thought, except in 2…
On Bastille Day it seems appropriate to feature Garlic, so quintessentially French! The small village of St Clar in Gascony (32 Gers, Occitanie) south east of Lectoure is known locally…
Although predominantly associated with fine white wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer, Alsace also produces red wine from the Pinot Noir, the Burgundy grape. Alsace Pinot Noir is a light,…
Every summer the town of Cahors (46 Lot, Midi-Pyrenees) hosts its "Blues Festival" (not Fete des Bleus!) 12 - 15 July 2023 Cahors is one of our favourite french towns…
One of the many joys of Paris is the plethora of wonderful delicatessens and food markets where you can indulge your passion for gourmet dishes - whether it be just…
Paris swimming pools - summer and year-round