Ah, medieval France. That glorious era when knights clanked about in armour, kings plotted over goblets of wine, and peasants kept the whole show running. Between the 5th and 15th centuries, France was a patchwork of castles, cathedrals, and cobbled lanes that still whisper tales of jousts, romances, and the occasional plague. While the royal […]
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Menton, Mon Amour Having decided to explore Menton, the hidden gem of the Cote d Azur, we decided to look for accommodation. Our reason for choosing Menton was to look for a little investment property for holiday rental. Blimey, finding somewhere we actually wanted to stay, within a sensible budget and with parking, proved impossible. Italy it was, just over the border (we thought) in
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There’s something about Italian villages that makes you slow down. Maybe it’s the cobblestones. Maybe it’s the promise of gelato. Or maybe it’s the fact that you can’t walk ten metres without needing to stop for a photo! Dolceacqua is one of those places. Small, perfectly wonky, and perched in the Ligurian hills near the
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Dubrovnik is one of those ‘must visit’ places to see in your lifetime. Whether it’s for your love of Game of Thrones (Dubrovnik was the main filming location in Croatia for King’s Landing), for its food and wine or for its breathtaking coastline. A Brief History of Dubrovnik Ragusa was the Latin name for Dubrovnik
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Situated at the end of a dusty road between Dubrovnik and Cavtat lies the abandoned resort of Kupari. Formerly a luxury holiday destination for the Yugoslavian military, this resort was home to several large hotels which now stand abandoned. The Story Behind Kupari Two Czech businessmen bought land in Kupari after World War I. On
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The magical village of Castelnau-de-Montmiral is perched on the top of a hill in the Tarn countryside (Midi-Pyrenees region). It is perfectly situated to the west of Albi and north-west of Gaillac. A Bit of History Built in around 1222, Castelnau (meaning New Fortress), was attacked by the English. This was led by The Black
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With bags packed and pillows grabbed, we headed off to the Pyrénées-Orientales for our weekend away to the coast. This trip we were heading to Canet Plage in the Pyrénées-Orientales to be close to Perpignan to watch our first Rugby League game of the season, Catalans Dragons versus Warrington Wolves. The hotel we had decided
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Many Medieval villages in France hold rich histories and exhibit beautiful architecture. Most subscribe to the French label ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ an independent association created in 1982 to boost tourism in rural France. Our plan is to visit as many of these villages as possible and write a brief summary on each.
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Have you ever wondered where you can fly from, or to, from regional and local airports in SW France? Are you considering moving to France and worry that you won’t be able to get home to see family? Do you already live here and wonder where you can go on your next holidays? Below are
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The Last Leg After our P&O Cruise to Portugal and Spain, we decided the best way home was from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries. After picking up some treats and meal deals for the journey, we headed to the docks. There was no queue to check in and we proceeded quickly towards the terminal
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