Tag Archives: burgundy

Dordogne and Burgundy – where the sweetness of the film ‘Chocolat’ found its source

April 3, 2013 | No comments

Easter has just left us with an overwhelming taste of chocolate so we thought we’d spotlight two regions with a cinematic inspiration. A very good friend of mine swears by the book. Others do by the film. But the feeling is unanimous – Chocolat is one of those stories that...

France Meets the Media: Fresh new Press Trips for your 2013 editorials

February 21, 2013 | 1 comment

2012 brought us some amazing press trips to France including Art & Culture in the Nord-Pas de Calais and Nantes, Active breaks in Rhone-Alps and the Midi-Pyrénées, Gastronomy in Burgundy and Auvergne and Luxury in Cannes and Corsica – just to name a few! The best part of the press...

Tharr She Blows – Sailor Holiday Ideas in France

February 18, 2013 | No comments

Maybe you’ve always dreamed of re-enacting your favourite scene from ‘Pirates of the Carribean’ and Peter Pan. Or, perhaps, the soft lull of breaking waves is the kind of peace you consistently long for. There’s also the possibility that you yearn for a freedom you can only get from the...

Midterm break to the French Mountains – Skiing and much more!

February 8, 2013 | No comments

You’re probably planning the midterm holidays as we speak and seeing as it’s the season to make the most of the French Mountains, there’s no better time to find out what’s out there. Many of you know that skiing in France is top notch and we’re certainly not going to...

TOP 10 ideas for Valentine’s day

February 5, 2013 | No comments

Tweet Tweet. Chirp Chirp. Valentine’s Day is almost here and we all know what that means. The birds and the bees are alight with love and although some of us may be away in hiding, you can’t deny the fact that everyone’s going to be abuzz about the holiday. So...

Top 10 Things to do in France

January 29, 2013 | 2 comments

France is so large and has so much to offer, it’s sometimes hard to choose what to do. That’s why we’re here today with a specially selected 10 ideas to make sure you get the most out of France, whether it’s your first time or one of your regular hops....

Only your imagination can stop you with possibilities of the French outdoors #FMTM2013

January 21, 2013 | No comments

Tour genoise de Tollare Cap corse © ATC-S.Alessandri

France – also known as the hexagon by the French! – has a land area of 674,843 km2 which makes it largest country in the European Union. Diverse landscapes Within that area, you’ve got mountain ranges including dormant volcanoes in Auvergne, Mediterranean versus Atlantic climates with 6,000 km of coastline,...

Touring in France: the easiest and cheapest thing to do #FMTM2013

January 18, 2013 | 1 comment

France is undoubtedly the most accessible country from GB and can offer the best connections to reach the most diverse destinations for every budget. Six ferry companies, from a two hour hop to Calais to a night cruise to Normandy, fourteen airline companies from the classic BA to a range...

French gastronomy: Does it really deserve to be listed by UNESCO? #FMTM2013

January 16, 2013 | No comments

Vatine, Bocuse and Escoffier have all contributed to the history of French cuisine and, in turn, developed it into an art form. More recently, Ducasse, Robuchon, Darozze, Pic, Loiseau, Raymond (Blanc, of course) and so many others have become Masters of the art (not yet of the Universe!) of French...

France Meets the Media 2013: Where to stay for a memorable getaway #FMTM2013

January 14, 2013 | No comments

Out of 100 ideas we’ve been sent from the destinations joining us for France Meets the Media 2013, we’ve made a Top 10 selection for you, whatever kind of guest you may be. We received recommendations for new, refurbished, luxury, eco-friendly and niche/quirky accommodations to hit every nail on the...