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…
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…
I am almost ashamed to admit that I had not tasted a wine from the Minervois la Lavinière Appellation before - and yet it was created in 1985. It is…
Yes the Official Tour de France is underway for 2006 - and unfortunately overshadowed by drug scandals and the withdrawal of most of the main contenders from last year.…
July is the time to enjoy the glorious sight and perfume of Lavender in Provence, and one of the classic places to view this emblematic herb in all its glory…
Sancerre (18 Cher, Centre) is world-renown vineyard (and pretty town) in the mid-Loire Valley, The town is situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Loire river and providing a superb…
Emergency assistance call from an old friend touring the Loire Valley who needed to find a nice hotel with a decent restaurant not far from Blois - No problem! As…
Les Baigneuses 2006 saw the opening of a major exhibition of the Impressionist Cezanne's work in and of Provence. The recently opened Musee Granet in Aix-en-Provence (13 Bouches-du-Rhone, PACA) is…
The Loire Valley for much of its more popular and accessible stretch is a flat lazy river, especially in summer. Nearer its source high in the Massif Central it…
David & Sarah Meakin at the Domaine du Merchien at Belfort-du-Quercy (46 Lot, Occitanie) have already demonstrated their prowess at making some excellent Coteaux du Quercy wines - and…
Everyone is recommending Provence at the moment - the latest being Nigel Horne in the Telegraph who argues that this is the best time of year to go (mid-May…
Poitou Charentes hidden attractions