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...
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 of Champagne, the delicate whites in Dordog...
One of the best kinds of holiday you can take is one that takes full advantage of the company of your friends. Whatever your age, taking a break with a few close buddies provides a great opportunity to chill ou...
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...
Nestled in landscapes of rolling green fields, farmhouses and white chalk cliffs, Normandy is an absolute gem on the north coast of France. Historical French coastal cities, seaside towns and medieval vill...
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...
Thinking of renting one of our luxury villas in France? If you are, you'll want to make sure you're getting the very best of the region you're visiting, and sometimes that means staying well away from establish...
The Loire Valley in the South of France is one of the most beautiful regions of France, with a plethora of things to do year round. We love it and, quite honestly, could talk about it all day. Dedicated local, ...
Wait – Summer in the Alps?!
Isn’t the Alps all about shredding the powder on your board or skis in the day, eating a potentially fatal amount of cheese fondue in the evening and then heading out for some sty...
The birthplace of the Michelin star, and home to a wealth of delicious fresh produce and world-class wine production, France is the ideal holiday destination for foodies. Why not make the most of its culinary delights by booking one of ou...
Just 19 miles by five, the tiny Île de Ré punches well above its weight. The pace slips down a few gears on this seahorse-shaped island, cast adrift from La Rochelle. A web of hollyhock-lined cycling trails con...
Île de Ré may be small, but it packs in some fine beaches. While flour-soft golden sand cushions much of the coastline, the southern stretches are busier and often crowded, especially in the summer. To escape t...
Our intrepid photographer, Laeti, just got back from another tour. This time she has been around rural southern France taking pictures of our lovely French chateaux. She's our go-to oracle for foodie tips (you ...
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. ...
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 Travels we ...
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...
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,...
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...
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 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 ...