Top Villas in France

Top of the Props: France

Europe, France
Whether you dream of unwinding in your very own castle, sipping wine in a chateau or unwinding with family in a private manor, our collection of villas in France will make your holiday dreams come tru...
French Christmas market

5 Best Christmas Markets in France

Europe, France
Twinkling trees. Warming mulled wine. And stalls just bursting with seasonal gifts. We’ve rounded up our top picks for the best Christmas markets in France to make this holiday season a truly magical one. Plus ...

The Best Antique Fairs and Markets in France

Europe, France
When you think of the best places to uncover antiques in France, the sprawling Parisian flea markets probably spring to mind. However, various towns and villages around the country are quiet hosts to some of th...
Top 21 chateaux to rent in 202`

Top 22 Chateaux to Rent in 2022

Europe, France
It’s no secret that France is always a hit holiday destination for the whole family. Superb food, breathtaking scenery, world-famous wine and, of course, romance. But here at Oliver's Travels we like to take it...

The Ten Most Haunted Places in France

Europe, France
Any country with a history as rich and exciting as France is bound to have some haunting remnants of its dramatic past, serving as a reminder of lives and times long gone. And in this instance, we really d...
Family friendly images in Aquitaine

Best Things To Do With Kids In Aquitaine

Europe, France
Here at Oliver's Travels, we handpick all our villas in Aquitaine so you can be sure you and your family find the perfect place to stay - whether they need a high chair or 24/7 wifi access for th...

Best Foodie Experiences in Dordogne

Europe, France
A big part of any proper holiday is taking time out to enjoy what your chosen destination has to offer, and that's never more true of the food of the drink on offer in somewhere like France. If you're heading t...
Summer in Provence hero

Top 5 Reasons To Spend a Summer in Provence

Europe, France
Colloquially known as Le Midi, or the midday, due to the sheer amount of sunshine it enjoys, it's pretty clear why the south of France is one of the top France holiday destinations. Our top pick? Prov...
Maison Malbec, France

Top Villas in France With a Vineyard

Europe, France
It's no secret that France is the place to go for wine-lovers. Every region you visit in the country has a locally produced drink, whether it be the seductive bubbles in Champagne, the delicate whites in Dordog...
Beaches in France

The 10 Best Beaches in the South of France

Europe, France
The South of France is popular for a reason – it’s one of the most luxurious destinations out there! From the star-studded glam of Cannes and St Tropez to the luscious landscape of the rural interior, visitors ...
Le Cocon

Top Winter Holidays in France

Europe, France
It’s time winter holidays were brought in out of the cold. On the surface – chilly as it might be – heading off for a relaxing break when the daylight hours are shorter and the temperature is better suited to s...
Glass and bottle of red wine

Top 5 Wine and Food Tours in Bordeaux

Europe, France
France is without a doubt one of the world’s most renowned wine-producing countries, but it’s Bordeaux, in southwest France which is the jewel in the country's crown. Well developed for wine tourism, Bordeau...
View of Saint-Tropez, French Riviera, France

France’s Most Beautiful Towns And Villages

Europe, France
One word - variety. And France has heaps of it. This beguiling country is both sleepy and captivating with snippets to satisfy everyone. It's near impossible to imagine France without thinking of the Eiffel ...
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, Provence, France

Top Things To Do in Provence & Côte d’Azur

Europe, France
Provence is a region bursting with unique possibilities. From the stunning beaches of the French Riviera and the challenging Alps to enchanting hidden wetlands and rolling lavender fields, this area of France h...

The 5 Best Cities For Mardi Gras in France

Europe, France
Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras... this beloved day goes by many names and is fabulously celebrated with local traditions all over the world. Here in the UK, we go wild for pancakes, which everyone at O...
Honfleur - Normandy

Best Normandy Towns and Villages

Europe, France
Nestled in landscapes of rolling green fields, farmhouses and white chalk cliffs, Normandy is an absoute gem on the north coast of France. Historical cities, seaside towns and medieval villages are in abun...
arcachon bay at sunset

4 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Arcachon Bay

Europe, France
Arcachon Bay is a bay of the Atlantic Ocean situated between the Côte d'Argent and the Côte des Landes, known as 'Le Bassin' ('The Basin') by local people, it's situated in the department of Aquitaine and Giron...