Burgundy Beach!
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…
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Burgundy Beach!
St Peray Fete des Vins
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…
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St Peray Fete des Vins
New Vin de Pays de l’Atlantique
We have commented on the problems of too much poor quality Bordeaux wine over the year, but at last there may be some movement which could help both consumers and producers. In many regions of France the “Vin de Pays” (country wine) appellation has proved very successful – e.g. Vin de Pays d’Oc from the […]
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New Vin de Pays de l’Atlantique
La Basse Cour, B&B in Normandy
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…
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La Basse Cour, B&B in Normandy
Hot Sun, Cool Shadow in the Languedoc
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…
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Hot Sun, Cool Shadow in the Languedoc
Jazz in Marciac
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…
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Jazz in Marciac
Pinot Noir festival in Alsace
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,…
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Pinot Noir festival in Alsace
Cahors Blues Festival
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…
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Cahors Blues Festival