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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
