Valencia Old Town: One Day, Ten Sights
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, […]
Art and Design, Architecture and Interiors, People and Places
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]