Explore Beautiful Perpignan

Perpignan is located in the far south of France, close to the country’s border with Spain. The exotic combination of Catalan and French influence in the city has intoxicated visitors and expats for hundreds of years. The town was first founded in the 10th century and over the years since then has been invaded, ceded [...]

The Resort Of Meribel, Southern French Alps

There are few skiing spots more iconic than Meribel in the French Alps. Comprised of a trio of villages called Meribel Village, Meribel Centre, and Meribel-Mottaret, the quality of skiing available here is unmatched. For years now, many of Europe’s most important skiing events have been held in Meribel, including the 1992 Winter Olympics women’s [...]

A Quick Guide To Antibes, France

Antibes is one of the most popular resorts on the Cote d’Azur, combining excellent beaches with a pretty, old town, and plenty of family-friendly activities and attractions.  Located between the larger resorts of Nice and Cannes, Antibes has a long promenade and a main beach that, despite its size, gets very busy in the summer. [...]

Top Cities for Your Studies Abroad

The benefits of studying abroad are immense, ask anyone who has spent some time abroad learning a new language or studying a regular course and they will be quick to highlight the fact that it was a life-changing experience and it helped them in many ways. The opportunity to travel is tempting for many young [...]

A Quick Guide to Nice, France

The city of Nice is considered to be the capital of the French Riviera region and has a reputation for being a cosmopolitan city. The city is popular with tourists thanks to the excellent weather, great beaches and the variety of attractions. The restaurants in the city serve a variety of cuisines from around the [...]

The 3 Best Restaurants in St Tropez

Trying to choose the three best restaurants in St Tropez is hard, it’s almost like saying choose the three most beautiful pieces of artwork in the Louvre. It’s really all down to personal taste. However, although there are many great restaurants there, several do stand out as wonderful places to stop by for dinner. A [...]

Top Restaurants in Toulouse

My husband and I decided to celebrate our tenth anniversary by taking a romantic vacation to Toulouse. Luckily for us, we were able to find cheap flights to France exactly when we wanted to go! Once in France, we checked into our hotel and asked our concierge for some restaurant recommendations. While there are a [...]

Medieval City of Carcassonne – UNESCO World Heritage Site

A holiday in the Languedoc Rousillon region of the South of France will no doubt include an endless array of activities, but one of them should certainly be a visit to the medieval city of Carcassonne.  Located in south western France, this fortified walled city was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. [...]

The St Tropez Spring Music Festival Set To Wow Visitors Once More

Devotees of classical music will once again make for The French Riviera in March and May, for evening recitals over two weekends. The historic town’s flavour and style has always attracted the wealthy and famous, and over spring 2011, the prestigious Salle Jean Despas in St Tropez will again welcome aficionados and world class exponents [...]

Say Au Revoir To Winter At The Nice Carnival

From the last weeks of February and into March, the Mediterranean city of Nice welcomes visitors with a carnival of colour and light. As winter draws to a close, where better than the sophisticated city of Nice to welcome in the first shoots of spring? In the run-up to Mardi Gras, this year’s festivities carry [...]

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