Moulis-en-Medoc (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) is a small village in the Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux. It gives its name to the Moulis appellation, which covers red wines produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet…
Saint-Emilion has to be the most attractive and historic wine village in the whole of Bordeaux, with its dramatic position and medieval centre. It has a rich history and traditions…
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…
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…
The Spring Festival (Fete de Printemps) takes place in the medieval town of St Emilion (33 Gironde, Aquitaine), one of the best appellations for Bordeaux red wines. There is always…
It all started in Paris with the Velib' Scheme - an amalgam of Velo (cycle) and Liberte (free), which has been a tremendous success. The latest we've come across is…
Most French autoroutes between major towns and cities are toll motorways, which whilst often offering fast and uncrowded dual-carriageways, can nevertheless add significantly to the cost of a trip through…
The Ban des Vendanges de la Jurade de St Emilion is a festival to formally announce the beginning of the harvest of the wines of St Emilion (33 Gironde, Nouvelle…
Sauveterre (33, Gironde. Aquitaine) between Bordeaux and Marmande holds a 3–day festival of wine, food and other diversions featuring the wines of the Entre-Deux-Mers (between the 2 rivers) and Bordeaux. For…
Markets in the Gironde (33, Aquitaine) Arcachon for oysters and seafood, Bazas for beef.and almost everything in Bordeaux. The following list is provided as an indicator of what markets take…
The number of budget airline routes to France from the UK is continuing to grow, as is the number of French destinations - no longer restricted to the major cities.…