Bordeaux has countless châteaux – 7,196 to be exact. How do you even choose when there are so many options? Our quest to discover the best, and when we say best we mean not only wine but also wine tourism – led us to Château Saint Ahon in the Médoc. Châteaux Saint Ahon Perhaps you’ve […]
The Markets of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Provence is full of tiny villages so perfectly Provençal that they belong on a postcard with their stone buildings and their pastel blue shutters. But L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a bit different. It’s known as the Venice of Provence, with the Sorgue River hugging the city and its waterwheels rhythmically churning. This “island city” is an antique […]
10 Bucket List Trips to Take in Your 30s
I have celebrated my faux 29th birthday again and again…and again. When I officially entered my mid-thirties, it was time to just embrace it. If you’re like me with your 20s undeniably in the rear view mirror, you probably have more money in your bank account, a better sense of who you are, and more […]
A Romantic Escape at Villa La Tosca on the Bassin d’Arcachon
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 […]
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