Why the Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a walker’s paradise
Bordered by Gers, the Landes, Hautes-Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay, with the Atlantic to the west and the Pyrenees to the south, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques is an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Things to do in South West France
Ways to Enjoy the Unique Outdoor Life of South West France
Comprising of the Languedoc and Dordogne regions that boast an incredibly diverse landscape of gorges, meadows, vineyards, beaches, cities and ancient villages, the South West of France is simply made for being in the great outdoors.
Three unmissable chateaux in South-West France
France is world-renowned for its mighty chateaux, scattered across hillsides, next to rushing rivers and overlooking wonderful cities, towns and villages. The South-West of France is one of the country’s most beautiful regions and is home to many imposing chateaux that boast incredible vistas of the mountains, meadows and water.
Exploring the vineyards of south west France
Well known as a superb holiday destination, south west France provides spectacular scenery, brimming with flourishing vineyards. This part of France is a prolific wine-producing area. Whether your preference is red, white, rosé or sparkling, there is limitless amount of opportunity to sample, buy and improve your knowledge of wine by exploring some of the 100,000
St. Tropez with children: Is it feasible?
St. Tropez on the shimmering Cote d’Azur is renowned for its glamour, glitz and elegance, but is it a realistic holiday destination with children in tow? Vintage Travel explores whether this ultra-chic French Riviera coastal resort is feasible with the kids…
Why Castillonnes is a must-see village of South West France
The picturesque and quaint market town of Castillonnes in the northern Lot et Garonne department of south west France can only be described as a ‘must-see’ village in a region of France that is brimming with culture, character and beauty. With a hilltop location, Castillonnes boasts magnificent views of the Lot et Garonne countryside rolling
Top three honeymoon destinations in France
When planning a wedding, the honeymoon has to be one of the most exciting aspects of wedding organisation. You’ll be happily married, all the pre-wedding jitters will be behind you and you and your ‘other half’ will be jetting off to a week or so of romantic freedom. The biggest question related to planning a
Vieilles Charrues, Carhaix: France’s biggest music festival
Vieilles Charrues in the heart of Finistere countryside is one of the world’s biggest music festivals. Being a just a quick boat ride from Britain this huge music festival offers an interesting alternative for the unlucky 200,000 or so who tried and failed to get a Glastonbury ticket. With five stages and more than 80
Private villa in South West France – Le Clos de Redon
Surrounded by rolling green hills and healthy forests, Le Clos de Redon in south west France is the perfect country house for those looking to escape to peace and tranquillity. This four bedroom house is set within the most idyllic of French countryside and is in striking distance to some of the most beautiful villages
Looking for a country and western festival in Europe?
On the face of it, the small and sleepy town of Mirande in the Gers department in South West France would be an unlikely place to play host to the largest country and western festival in Europe. Not only is the festival the biggest Country and Western event in Europe but it is also recognised
The Millau Viaduct in Southern France: Where cars get to fly!
The Millau Viaduct that spans the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France is an awesome monument to man’s ingenuity and intelligence. It is sleek, elegant and beautiful and if any of the great Roman bridge builders of the distant past could be beamed into our era then this is the bridge
Pause Guitare Music Festival: When cultural Albi really comes to life
The old town of Albi in South West France is beautiful, historic and interesting whatever time of the year you go there. To discover Albi at its busiest and most vibrant, early July would be a good time to visit when the Pause Guitare Music Festival takes place. From 7 – 12 July, 2014 festival
Maison de Lussas – One of the most secluded villas in South West France
Vintage Travel is pleased to announce the addition of Maison de Lussas to our portfolio of villas in South West France. This beautifully simple house for six is situated in the most stunning of Dordogne countryside, not far from the old town of Nontron. Being in the heart of the Perigord Limousin’s regional Natural Park,
Who needs the Alps when you can ski in the French Pyrenees?
It could be argued that skiing in the French Pyrenees is a more personable and laidback experience than skiing in the Alps where resorts seem to be more expensive and are congested by a chic throng of poseurs. You don’t need the latest coloured ski suit in order to walk with your head held high
A beautiful stone cottage in South West France – La Petite Maison, Castillonnes
Vintage Travel is delighted to augment its already impressive South West France portfolio further with the arrival of a beautiful stone cottage in South West France, La Petite Maison. Nestled in French countryside at its most serene, within walking distance of the town of Castillonnes that overlooks the leafy valley of the Dropt, you’d be hard pushed
Les Toques Blanches du Roussilon in South West France – Eat in style without breaking the bank
When it comes to a commitment to world-class cooking, the French are second to none. Paying testament to this unrivalled loyalty is the fact that since 2003 some 40 chefs have gathered in south west France in a force known as Les Toques Blanches du Roussilon. This sought after and renowned event is aimed at
The local markets of France and Spain – Just another reason why the Mediterranean diet is so healthy
It is a well-known fact that the people who live in Mediterranean countries generally eat well and can often live for a longer time than their non-Mediterranean counterparts. Much of the world-renowned health and longevity of the residents of the Med is pinned on olive oil. Although it’s not just olive oil that is responsible
Carcassonne in South West France – Sleeping Beauty’s ‘real life’ castle?
If you find yourself staying in a Vintage Holiday’s villa in a secluded part of South West France, then you really must try and fit a visit to Carcassonne into your holiday itinerary. Some say it was the fairy tale castle of Carcassonne that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. The medieval walled “Cite” was
Tour de France 2013 comes to Brittany and the Pyrenees
If you are lucky enough to be staying in a Vintage Travel villa in South West France or Brittany this coming July, you may want to think about joining the thousands of Tour de France supporters who line the route of the gruelling climbs of the Pyrenees or the roads through the sleek landscape of
Luxury villa in La Fouillade – Villa La Serenite
Villa La Serenite, La Fouillade, South West France – Possibly the most perfect place for serving Coq au Vin! With its huge stone walls, wooden shutters and low exposed beams conjuring up visions of plates of Cassoulet and Coq au Vin, it is safe to say that the stunning villa of La Serenite is designed within
Luxury villa in South West France – La Vallee
Set amongst one of the sleekest landscapes on our planet, the villa La Vallee in South West France is at one with its surroundings, radiating a sense of extravagance and bucolic simplicity simultaneously. The high vaulted ceiling gives a feeling of history, grandeur and the raw stone walls and bare wooden floors add to the
The Cathar castles of the French Pyrenees
Many centuries ago there was a religious organisation known as the Cathars. Their stronghold was in southern France and in many ways the Cathars bear similarities with the present day Amish Society in the United States of America. The Cathars rejected many material things and attempted to live as pure a life as they could,
The Maritime Alps – The Cote d’ Azur’s more sparsely visited neighbour!
If the heat of the Cote D’ Azur is getting to you, then maybe you need a cooler break in the French Maritime Alps. These Alps are much closer than you may think, and after leaving the heat of the coast you soon find yourself high up in a very different world. Situated only 90
Why you should visit Foix in the Pyrenees
Surrounded by spectacular scenery and laced with narrow medieval streets, the French town of Foix should be a priority destination of any discerning European traveller’s ‘must see’ list. What has been cited by travel writers for years as being the ‘gateway to the Pyrenees,’ Foix has played many important roles in history down the years
