European beaches have long failed to impress us. Those rows and rows of striped umbrellas might make for a nice aerial photo, but being packed on to a beach and being able to bump elbows with our fellow sun worshipers as though we’re in a teeny Parian café is pretty much my definition of hell […]
Where to Find the Best Chocolate in Bordeaux
It’s Bayonne, Bordeaux’s neighbor to the south, that is the chocolate capital of France. But plenty of chocolate makers have set up shop right here in Bordeaux and you can find some of the best chocolate in all of France right here in the Wine Capital of the World. Since it’s just about Valentine’s Day, […]
Provence 5-Day Truffle and Wine Adventure
Go on a Foodie Adventure with Luxe Adventure Traveler’s Provence Truffle Lover’s Itinerary This is a chance to explore Provence in the off-season, where you’ll feel like you have the region to yourself. The winter brings one of the world’s most expensive foods: the black truffle. It’s the perfect time for truffle lover’s and Francophiles […]
Truffle Lover’s Guide to Provence
Provence is enchanting region, inspiring everyone from Van Gogh to Petrarca. Every summer tourists from far and wide flock to the picturesque Vaucluse to wander through the fields of lavender and sip Côtes du Rhône wines. But winter is also a wonderful time to visit, especially if you enjoy one of the world’s most luxurious […]
17 Places to Travel in 2017
Putting together our annual best places to travel list takes us months. We travel far and wide in search of the best of the best: the most incredible destinations, to die for food, bucket list worthy activities and, of course, wine so good you’ll remember every last drop. It’s tough to narrow down all the […]
Marche de Noel Bordeaux
Each winter Allées de Tourny is transformed in to a charming Christmas village with over 130 wooden chalets serving up holiday favorites like roasted chestnuts and mulled wine (vin chaud here in France) and selling wares from artisans all over the Aquitaine region that make the perfect Christmas gifts. I live just a two minute […]
The Joie de Vivre at Chateau Prieure Marquet
Joie de vivre is quite literally the joy of living and I can’t think of a more fitting description for my stay at Chateau Prieure Marquet. Once a neglected château and vineyard nestled between Saint-Émilion and Libourne, it has been lovingly restored under the ownership of Bernard Canonne. Now it’s a luxury boutique hotel that […]
An Alpine Holiday at the Annecy Christmas Market
Europe’s Christmas markets elicit thoughts of Germany or Austria, hot mugs of gluhwein and sausages sizzling on grills in tiny wooden houses. But it’s not just Germany and Austria that have Christmas markets worthy of a trip to Europe. France puts on her festive holiday best too, and though Strasbourg is home to France’s most […]
10 Reasons to Visit Bordeaux Right Now
Bordeaux isn’t just a city with the same name as the famous French wine. With 350 historical buildings and monuments, dozens of museums and art galleries, a brand new wine experience center and some of the best food in all of France, its no wonder even the Parisians are leaving Paris for Bordeaux. Take a […]
A Foodie Getaway at Bordeaux’s Smallest Winery
Bordeaux is synonymous with the finest wines in the world, but it’s a city that is also fast becoming a haven of culinary delights. With star chefs like Gordon Ramsay, who opened his second Bordeaux restaurant earlier this year, and an influx of young, innovative chefs, the restaurant scene has come to life. It wasn’t […]
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