Top 5 Villas in Aquitaine
Whether you're seeking a remote escape with your special someone or just looking to sink your teeth into new uncharted cultures - a trip to Aquitaine will be one to remember. Start by taking a look at our...
Top 10 Quirky Chateaux in Southern France
Our villas in Southern France are utterly tantalising - so whatever your style, we’ve got somewhere that’s going to pop your cork! From lavish chateaux in Languedoc, homely cottages in the Dordogne to stylish v...
Top 11 Villas in South West France
Long sandy coastlines, offshore fishing, and luxurious ports - it's no surprise that British holidaymakers adore the offerings of South-West France. With years of palaeolithic history, delectable food and ...
Top Chateaux to Stay in Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is steeped with history and beautiful countryside, filled with remarkable villas and chateaux at every turn. A holiday here is something all ages can enjoy. There's an abundance of sporting act...
The 10 Best Holiday Villas & Chateaux in Provence
Escaping to a luxury French chateau is just as enjoyable at the height of summer as it is in the wintertime. Simply Chateau offers a number of magnificent villas in Provence, France, available year-round for you to choose from - here ar...
The 10 Best Luxury Villas in Languedoc
Found right in the middle of Southern France, Languedoc is an intriguing mix of beautiful towns on the coast and rural bliss inland. From the bustling energy of Montepellier to the beautiful medieval castles of...
The Quirkiest Chateaux in France
Who doesn’t love a bit of quirkiness every now and again? Don’t get us wrong – there’s nothing wrong with a digestive biscuit, but every so often nothing but a jammy dodger will do. And the bigger your indulgen...
The 12 Best Villas in the Dordogne
If you want to experience one of the most beautiful places in the world, there’s only one thing for it – head to one of our villas in the Dordogne. There’s a reason (in fact, there are loads) that the British a...
Will Hatton Puts his Feet Up At Chateau Chamborigaud
Writer and blogger Will Hatton recently visited our beautiful Chateau Chamborigaud. He's kindly taken the time to write us a blog about his experiences - when he finally got there, that is...
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The Joys of Winning an Oliver’s Travels Villa Holiday!
We recently ran a competition with Sunday Times+ for a stay in the beautiful Villa Le Priotlet, one of our favourite villas in Aquitaine. The prize was eventually snagged by lucky winners Hilary and Garry Banks...
Top 10 Family Friendly Villas in the South of France
The South of France makes a memorable and welcoming holiday for families with kids of any age. There’s plenty of stuff to keep everyone entertained – there’s the wine and cuisine for parents who want to enjoy t...
Real Weddings: Goda and Bill at Chateau De St Jean
Are you dreaming of your very own destination wedding at a luxury villa, but feel like you want to know a bit more about what it’s really like? If so, our Weddings blogs are exactly what you've been&n...
Real Weddings: Naomi and Dan at Chateau Gombardy
Welcome to the first in a series of new blogs for Oliver’s Journal! As anyone who’s a fan of the site knows, we’ve got some of Europe’s best luxury destination wedding venues on our portfolio and a big part of ...
Top 3 French Chateaux for Kids
If you’re planning a family holiday with the kids, accommodation doesn't get much better than a real life French chateaux. Whether your little ones are casting their castle as Hogwarts, Cair Paravel or Camelot,...
How to make your child’s winter birthday truly magical
Every child wants a summer birthday, complete with beach barbecues, water parks and sun-filled holidays - and the knowledge that you'll never have to go to school on your big day. With a winter birthday it can ...
Top 9 Beautiful Châteaux in Bordeaux
As the wine industry capital of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage, Bordeaux is an excellent destination both for wine lovers and those who enjoy long walks in a stunning, picture perfect landscape. By renti...
Why Book a French Chateau?
We’ve all seen stunning images of French Chateaux on the TV or in magazines and most of us will have wondered just what it would be like to stay in such luxurious surroundings. Imagine yourself stood on the ve...
Chateaux to rent in the Dordogne
The Dordogne region of south western France is so called due to the great river which runs through it. The Dordogne is home to the famous Bergerac wine variety and is an ideal destination for wine lovers....