Best Kids Activities in Champagne

OK, so the kids might not be old enough to really appreciate (or even legally drink) a glass of Champagne's most celebrated product, but that doesn't mean the region is off limits when it comes to a family holi...

Team Travels: Scotland

We're a bunch of travel-fans here at Oliver's Travels (shocker!), so whenever any members of our team go on adventures near or far, we always pester them for all the details as soon as they get back. Our Digita...

Best Foodie Experiences in Ireland

There's so much to explore when it comes to food in Ireland. Though you wouldn't be wrong in thinking Gaelic cuisine is simple, hearty and tasty fare, that's only the tip of the iceberg (lettuce) when it comes ...
Vendee & Charente Travel Guide - Oliver's Travels

Vendée & Charente Travel Guide

With so much on offer, it's a wonder the departments of Vendée and Charente aren't bursting with tourists throughout the year. With Paris not too far off (so travel and a day trip to the City of Light are a bre...

Normandy Travel Guide

History and gastronomy go hand-in-hand in Normandy, making it a great choice if culture and fine dining are what you're looking for in a holiday! There's still plenty on offer besides the food and tales of yest...

Best Things To Do in Normandy

Got a group of travel-hungry friends together and thinking of visiting Normandy? You've made the right choice - it's a region ripe with things to do. From exploring the varied and dramatic coastlines to fantast...

Best Foodie Experiences in Burgundy

Many of the dishes people consider 'French' actually emerged from Burgundy - escargot, beef bourguignon and even frog's legs all originated in this rich and lustrous region. Couple that with its (well dese...
Burgundy Travel Guide - Oliver's Travels

Burgundy Travel Guide

Renowned throughout the world for its venerable wines, Burgundy is an essential destination for those who appreciate the finer aspects of the winemaker's art. This is a region where you can visit some of the ol...

Best Things To Do in Vendée & Charente

With a huge variety of landscapes on offer from verdant farmland to ethereal wetlands and stretches of grand coastline, Vendée and Charente plays host to some fantastic activities whether you're travelling...

Best Foodie Experiences in Normandy

Normandy's culinary heritage is one that's well worth exploring, not least because of the huge range of fantastic ingredients produced in the region. Here you'll find succulent seafood, robust duck and gam...

Best Family Activities in Burgundy

While its most famous export might be off limits for the little ones, Burgundy still has loads to offer families who want to explore the region together. The landscape and countryside offers boundless opportuni...

Best Foodie Experiences in Vendée & Charente

With bountiful seas and rich agricultural land in spades, Vendée and Charente are two regions that have loads to offer even the pickiest foodie. With seafood to sample and some of the best rustic French cookery...

Tuscany Travel Guide

With its rolling fields, historical heritage and a cuisine that's a delight for all the senses, it's no wonder taking a trip through Tuscany is one of the most popular Italian choices for holidaymakers. Yet eve...

Best Family Activities in Normandy

With sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and a wealth of history that includes a good few battles, Normandy is a surprisingly good choice for family holidays - especially if the family in question likes getting ou...
Loire Valley - Travel Guide by Oliver's Travels

Loire Valley Travel Guide

The Loire Valley is full of countless acres of beautiful woods, vineyards and farmland that produce some of France's revered ingredients and delicacies, and a wealth of history and beautiful architecture that d...
View of the Albi, France

Best Things To Do with Kids in Midi-Pyrénées

Looking for an area of France that's got something to offer the whole family? The Midi-Pyrénées might not have any beaches, but it more than makes up for it with its selection of mountains, hills, lakes and riv...