Culture Holidays
La vie Française
Gardens – We love our gardens and so do the French. Relax in the beautiful outdoors in a range of gardens, some formal, some not but all beautiful! Jardins de Picardie and Jardins de la Loire
Château living - We love to look at French Château but what would it be like to live in one? That experience can be yours in Burgundy in the country village of Lans or the famous wine village of Mercurey. Château de Lans and Château de Mercurey
Enjoying art – The French cherish art in all its forms. The wonderful fortified town of Vence enthralled the modern artists of the 20th century – go there and share their wonder and find their traces. Or perhaps you prefer to do than observe? Relax in the beautiful Périgord to create some works of your own. Inspiring Provence and Painting in Périgord.
Paris – Truly the heart of France, there is so much to explore here, but discover Paris’s own beat on our holidays whether by bike, by 2CV, making lunch in a chef’s own home or on your own bespoke tour of the Orsay? Or perhaps you would like to photograph Paris with an international photographer? You can! Paris en Vélo, Paris au Choix and Parisian Light.
Our Culture Holidays
Parisian Light
Capture the beauty of Paris forever
If you only knew the best places in Paris to take great photographs and just how to capture them, wouldn’t that be fantastic? You can achieve that on this holiday with the guidance of an acclaimed professional photographer, whose work is shown on this page.
Oyster & Pearl Islands
Fresh sea breezes, sandy beaches and succulent seafood
Visit islands with names to conjure with: Ile de Ré with its charming harbour and donkeys wearing trousers! Ile d’Aix, no cars here so explore on foot or take the horse-drawn “calèche” and discover the cultivation of Mother of Pearl and Ile d’Oléron famed for the best oysters.
Painting in Périgord
The Maison des Beaux Arts in Nontron with Delia Cavers
These art courses are for small groups (max. 4) of all abilities, from beginners to accomplished amateur artists, who wish to expand their drawing and painting techniques using a choice of media including charcoal, graphite, oil and chalk pastels, watercolours and acrylics.
Château de Mercurey
The life of a wealthy wine family can be yours
Enjoy a taste of château life in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards - where the village names read like a splendid wine list. This elegant château looks out across manicured vineyards but is just a short walk from the centre of Mercurey village. Opens 10 July 2010, Sleeps 15.
Château de Lans
A chance to live like a “Lord” in this beautiful château
The turreted towers give this splendid château a fairy tale quality, offering peace and tranquillity tucked away in a wooded parkland. It enjoys an exceptional position in the heart of the countryside just a few minutes drive from bustling Chalon-sur-Saône. Sleeps 14.
Jardins de la Loire
Majesty, charm and artistic garden delights!
The majestic gardens of the chateaux of the Loire are breathtaking but enjoy too the less formal and magical gardens nearby. Complete your experience with a visit to the famous Festival International des Jardins, held annually at Château de Chaumont - truly a gardener’s feast!
Jardins de Picardie
Cathedral city and country gardens to delight
This holiday is pure indulgence for anyone who loves gardens and creating gardens with three entirely different experiences, each more formal than the one before in the verdant region of Picardy.
Paris au Choix
Pick N Mix - three fun ways to experience Paris
Paris is full of so many fun things to do! Tailor yourself three days of Paris-packed experiences so that you will have seen The City of Light as you never could have before!
Inspiring Provence
Discover the inspiring beauty of Vence and its artists
Many artists have adored Vence, St Paul de Vence and Nice. This truly is classic Provence and as you follow in the footsteps of Matisse, Chagall, Renoir and Dufy, you will understand the magic of this special place. “When I realised I would see that light every morning, I could not believe my good fortune”
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