Top 10 Brittany Beaches
When we think of beaches in France, our minds naturally wander to the South of France – sometimes it’s easy to overlook the beauty of Western France’s coastline… in particular, well-known surf mecca, Brittany. ...
Top 5 Places to Visit in Northern France
Sadly, Northern France is often overlooked when planning a French getaway, while Southern France never fails to be a popular choice for family holidays and romantic retreats. However, here at Oliver's Trav...
Northern France Travel Guide
Most people only see Northern France from behind a car window as they drive south towards postcard-pretty Provence or the chateaux-studded Dordogne. But look beyond the flat, barren expanses edging the A26 to d...
Top 20 Chateaux to Rent in 2020
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, the romance. But here at Oliver's Travels we like to tak...
Oliver’s Travels Best Venues for Weddings in France
If you're looking for the perfect luxury villa to rent for your big day, you've come to the right place. We've considered, cogitated and gathered together some of our favourite wedding venues in France to make&...
Our villa in Secret France with Rick Stein: Maison Sebastien
We all love a bit of Rick Stein – his cookbooks are a staple throughout homes in Britain and his famed restaurant in Padstow is one of our favourites to visit while exploring Cornwall in the summer. His rustic,...
France’s 15 Most Beautiful Towns And Villages
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 Tow...
Three Amazing Day Trips in the Cote d’Azur
The warm climate and the inspiring landscape of the Cote d'Azur and French Riviera have long been associated with luxury and glamour, attracting famed personalities from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Brigitte Bardot. ...
The 10 Best Beaches in the South of 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 ...
Best Restaurants in Biarritz: Where Do Locals Go?
Biarritz, in South West France, is all about surf, golf, amazing green landscapes and beautiful beaches. It's one of the places that should be top of your to-do list when you visit the French Basque Country, an...
Things To Do in Biarritz: What Do Locals Suggest?
Ah, the French Basque Country… a region that has such a mix of Basque tradition and French charm that it immediately wins the heart of every tourist that visits. What’s not to love? The incredible beaches, frie...
The Local’s Guide To Authentic Biarritz
The breathtaking coastline of Biarritz in France's Basque Country offers an ever so elegant lifestyle to visitors and locals alike, perfectly blended with laid-back surf culture, decadent cuisine and pieces of ...
The Best Wine Regions of France
French heritage and wine go hand in hand. Without one, you simply can't have the other, and with little effort, the country conjures images of rolling vineyards, chateaux and sun-kissed slopes.
Each year,&nb...
Three Things to Do In Cannes During the Film Festival
In certain parts of Cannes, the star-studded film festival is quite literally part of the scenery; whether it's the celebrity handprints on the Allée des Etoiles du Cinéma or the faces of beloved movie characte...
500th anniversary of the Renaissance in Loire Valley
2019 marks the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance in Loire Valley - a period with two distinct faces. On one hand, the Renaissance is a celebration of artistic development and opening up to the world, includi...
Best Things To Do with Kids in Loire Valley
The Loire Valley offers a huge range of family activities for when you fancy taking the kids over to its beautiful and versatile countryside. Bring them along on a family-friendly tour with a twist, let them ru...
48 Hours in the Dordogne
With the eponymous river running through its heart, the Dordogne really is a treasure trove when it comes to the hidden beauty of France. It's got history, culture and tasty cuisine in spades, and the...
The Best Food Festivals in France
If life without regular cheese-and-wine sessions is starting to feel a bit dull to you, we have the perfect solution: go to France! Home of Brie, Camembert and Roquefort, just to name a few, cheese is only the ...
Quiz: Your Perfect Getaway in France!
You know you want to discover France, but you're undecided about the exact destination? We are here to help you: take our short quiz and we'll find your perfect destination for a match made in French heaven!
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What to Do and Where to Stay in Vendee and Poitou-Charentes
Tourists visiting France will almost always be drawn to the typical hot-spots. Paris, the Cote d'Azur, Lyon, the French Alps and the Dordogne - you name it, you've probably considered it. But it's abo...