Le Cocon

Top Winter Holidays in France

It’s time winter holidays were brought in out of the cold. With more amazing French properties than you’ll find anywhere else, the team at Oliver’s Travels are the real experts when it comes to finding you the ...

Top 10 Quirky Chateaux in the South of France

Looking to live the dream at one of our characterful chateaux in Southern France? Covering luxurious Languedoc, dazzling Dordogne and the romantic Riviera, we've got premium properties to suit every s...
Les Arcs

A Guide to Europe’s Best Ski Resorts

As the season gets colder, the time to go sailing down snow-capped mountains, eating cheesy fondue and hitting all the best après-ski bars comes closer and closer. Ski season is undoubtedly one of the best...

Top 10 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 10 Historical Sites to Visit in France

There are dozens of fantastic historical sites worth visiting for those with an interest in France’s past: from sobering battlefields to monumental Gothic cathedrals, it’s a country steeped in history and packed with relics and breat...
Frances Towns and Villages

France’s 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 ...
Corsica wine

Best Foods to Try in Corsica

Boasting both French and Italian influences, Corsican cuisine offers diners the very best of both worlds. As can be expected of a Mediterranean island, menus here are stacked with seafood and produce grown loca...

Top 10 Villas in the Cote d’Azur

The playground of the rich and famous, Cote D’Azur – also referred to as the French Riviera – is set along the dazzling Mediterranean coastline on the southeast corner of France. With picture-perfect coastal to...

Best Kids Activities in Dordogne

The Dordogne might not seem like the first place you'd think of taking the kids, but you'd be pleasantly surprised by how much fun and diversity it offers on a family holiday. There's some of the world's best f...
Glass and bottle of red wine

Top 5 Food and Wine Tours in Bordeaux

France is without a doubt one of the world’s most renowned wine-producing countries, but it’s Bordeaux, in southwest France which is the jewel in the country's crown. Well developed for wine tourism, Bordeau...

Top 10 Villas in Northern France

Few places rival the lengthy history and quintessential charm of Northern France. Renowned for its lush pastures, green forests and lively farmlands, this tranquil region will leave you in awe as you escap...

The Best Antique Fairs and Markets in France

When you think of the best places to uncover antiques in France, the sprawling Parisian flea markets probably spring to mind. However, various towns and villages around the country are quiet hosts to some of th...