Fleur de Sel, Dunkerque

A sudden panic - we could not find one of our favourite restaurants - had we taken a wrong turn? had it been transformed into a Burger King or something…

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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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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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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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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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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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