If you are thinking of renting a house this summer, consider L’Ancienne Poste, a restored former post office in Menerbes, a village in the Provence. Menerbes was immortalized by Peter Mayle in the novel “A Year in Provence” and although there are many tourists during the day, it is quiet at night and Provence remains [...]
Aix-en-Provence is one of the most atmospheric places to visit in the Provence. Small enough to wander around on foot but big enough so that you don’t tire of the same restaurants and cafes, this gem of a city will enchant anyone who loves history, art, architecture and gastronomy. The center of Aix-en-Provence is the [...]
If you are looking for a truly special place to stay in the Languedoc, check out the Château Les Carrasses, a 19th century wine domaine which has been restored as a boutique winery and luxury self-catering estate. The exquisite gardens, infinity pool, floodlit clay tennis court, boulodrome and barbecue area, conservatory, orchard and olive grove [...]
The historic town of Honfleur is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Normandy. A quaint harbor surrounded by well-preserved narrow houses, ancient churches and buildings, made it a favorite among French artists in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it remains popular among French and foreign tourists who want to explore the [...]
Here’s an amazing deal from Thalys (the French high-speed rail service from Brussels and Antwerp to France). Each Saturday from June 25 until August 27, 2011, Thalys has a super low rate starting at 50 EUR (Comfort 2 class) which will take you from Brussels or Antwerp-Central to: Valence (3 hours 30 minutes) Avignon (4 hours) [...]
If you are looking for a place to stay in Aix-en-Provence and prefer to rent an apartment, check out the luxurious apartments of the Maison Dauphine in the Mazarin district, close to the Cours Mirabeau and the Fontaine des Quatre Dauphines. The ground floor is a contemporary art gallery launched in 2009 by Veronique Kadri, [...]
If you are looking for a stylish boutique hotel in Aix-en-Provence, check out the Hotel Cézanne, only 100 metres from the Cours Mirabeau in the center of town. Located in a restored mansion, there is nothing traditional about its striking decor which one can best describe as “urban luxury”. Brilliant red wall coverings and upholstery, [...]
28-a-Aix is a luxurious guesthouse and B&B located in the elegant Mazarin quarter, close to the cours Mirabeau, the place des Quatre Dauphins and the musée Granet. Lodged in a 17th century hôtel particulier, it has become one of the most exclusive addresses in Aix-en-Provence because there are only four rooms, each of which is [...]
If you are going to Aix-en-Provence and want to stay in an historic, luxury boutique hotel, La Maison d’Aix, a meticulously restored private mansion with only four rooms, is one of the most atmospheric addresses in town. Located in the heart of the historical district of Mazarin, it is close to the famous Fontaine des Quatre [...]
If you are looking for a sophisticated boutique hotel in Paris close to the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde, check out the newly renovated La Maison Champs-Elysées, redesigned by Maison Martin Margiela. The intriguing theatrical environment blends reality and trompe-l’oeil into a surreal atmosphere. The hotel’s 40 rooms and suites feature comfortable [...]