Posts tagged France
On the castle trail around the Loire
From fairy-tale castles and riverside views to sprawling vineyards, a visit to the Loire Valley should be a must on everyone’s bucket list – and it’s all just an-hour-and-a-half train-ride from Paris. Here we bring… Read more
20 arrondissements in just one day
Running from dawn until dusk, and covering almost 60km, the annual expedition taking in all 20 of the Paris arrondissements is no walk in the park – but there is no better way to get… Read more
The forgotten treasure of the French Riviera
Located on the Cote d’Azur coastline between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours – but this charming Riviera resort is a real gem… Read more
Why everything’s coming up roses for Grasse
The home of such iconic perfumes as Rochas, Dior and Chanel N°5, the hilltop enclave of Grasse offers the ultimate olfactory experience. And that’s not to mention the medieval streets, magnificent cuisine and meadows strewn… Read more
The must-see sights around Saint-Tropez
Renowned as much for its spaceship-style super-yachts as its beautiful beaches and quaint cobbled streets, Saint-Tropez remains the destination of choice for the international jet-set… Read more
A Bordeaux bucket list
A decade on from its UNESCO World Heritage listing, Bordeaux keeps on pulling in the plaudits, with Lonely Planet naming it the No.1 place to visit in 2017. What’s more, it will soon be possible… Read more
VINGT Paris’ Top 10 Tips to Buy Property in Paris
Before your search: Take a long-term view based on your personal circumstances, the financing required, how much personal use to reserve and how much rental time to allow (if any) and whether you plan to… Read more
L’Epicerie de Bruno
Words and images: Omid Tavallai Walking past the trendy boutiques of Rue Tiquetonne, you’re likely to see some storefronts that will grab your attention: Freakish mannequins dressed up in cleverly arranged runway hand-me-downs, hipster vintage… Read more
