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Valencia Old Town: One Day, Ten Sights

November 22, 2016December 2, 2016 admin

The remedy for dark autumn nights and the chill of the first frost is a weekend trip to sunny Valencia. At this time of year, Spain’s third largest city is warm, […]

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Cap de Creus: A Spanish Wilderness

August 25, 2016October 10, 2016 admin

The point at which the Pyrenees roll down to the Balearic Sea, lies a magnificent Spanish wilderness. Vertiginous cliffs provide captivating views across the deep blue sea, before giving way […]

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Visiting Versailles

August 10, 2016October 10, 2016 admin

On a cool, drizzly morning, cowering under an umbrella, we arrived at the Palace of Versailles. The crowds that visit this symbol of avarice and lasciviousness are copious – around […]

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Cycling Through the Ancient Vineyards of Beaune

May 17, 2016July 1, 2016 admin

To cycle or not to cycle, that was the question one spring afternoon. Sitting in a holiday apartment, in the beautiful French town of Beaune, we pondered our dilemma. Bicycles were […]

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Sleeping Monarchy – Where the Kings & Queens of France Rest

March 25, 2016April 11, 2016 admin

A short metro ride from the centre of Paris lies the troubled suburb of Saint Denis. In the third century, the area was revered as the burial site of the […]

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Paris in the Rain

March 4, 2016April 12, 2016 admin

Paris might not seem an obvious destination for a winter weekend break, but in fact it is one of the best times to visit. Tourist numbers take a tumble which means the […]

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Visiting the Musée des Arts décoratifs – Five Tips

March 4, 2016April 12, 2016 admin

Sitting alongside the Louvre Museum on rue de Rivoli is the exceptional Musée des Arts décoratifs. It has a magnificent collection related to design and interiors. The museum houses furniture, interior design, altar pieces, […]

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Visiting the Musee d’Orsay – Five Tips

March 4, 2016April 12, 2016 admin

The Musée d’Orsay has the biggest collection of impressionist and post impressionist art in the world. If you are a fan of Monet or Renoir, or simply want to understand […]

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Visiting the Louvre – Ten Tips

March 4, 2016April 12, 2016 admin

The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. It is also one of the largest with eight miles of corridors and 300 rooms housing 35,000 art works. It […]

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Why Metz?

November 17, 2015October 5, 2016 admin

This was the incredulous question that greeted us during a recent trip to Metz, a city in north-eastern France. The Messin (as the city’s residents are known) are very friendly, […]

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Love and Revenge in the Loire

October 29, 2015April 11, 2016 admin

A couple of years ago we had an autumn break in the Loire valley, France. It is a wonderful time of year to visit the region. Chateaux litter the valley, like stars […]

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Echoes of Time at Chaumont

October 6, 2015February 22, 2016 admin

A couple of years ago we had an autumn break in the Loire valley, France. It is a wonderful time of year to visit the region. Grand chateaux lie nestled among golden autumn […]

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Sezincote: India in the Cotswolds

July 21, 2015October 5, 2015 admin

It means ‘home of the oaks’ and there are plenty of oak trees on the estate. But that’s not what you will remember when you leave. The broad views across […]

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Paris: A Walk Through the City of Light

June 16, 2015August 12, 2015 admin

“Paris is always a good idea”, says Audrey Hepburn in the film Sabrina. In summer, it is a glorious idea. This city of light sparkles in the sunshine. Stepping off […]

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Marrakesh

May 19, 2015August 12, 2015 admin

Marrakesh offers designers a wealth of ideas.  Every sense is stimulated by the city.  Colourful mosaics, delicate metal work, noisy scooters in the souks are just some of the elements make […]

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Finding Gaudi’s Barcelona

April 13, 2015August 12, 2015 admin

Barcelona is a fabulous city thriving with artists and designers.  The Picasso Museum and Joan Miro Foundation are highlights, but it is Barcelona’s unique Gaudi heritage that thrills millions of […]

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