The 5 Best Cities For Mardi Gras in France

Europe, France
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...
Honfleur - Normandy

Best Normandy Towns and Villages

Europe, France
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 at sunset

4 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Arcachon Bay

Europe, France
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...

The Local’s Guide to Authentic Champagne

Europe, France
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 Local’s Guide to the Loire Valley

Europe, France
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, ...

Top 5 Restaurants in South of France

Europe, France
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...
Destination Guide to Ile De Re, France

Destination Guide to Île de Ré, France

Europe, France
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...
Best Ile De Re Beaches

The Very Best Île de Ré beaches

Europe, France
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...
Brittany Beaches - Privateers

Top 10 Brittany Beaches

Europe, France
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

Top 5 Places to Visit in Northern France

Europe, France
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 ...
Northern France Travel Guide

Northern France Travel Guide

Europe, France
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...

The Local’s Guide To Authentic Biarritz

Europe, France
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 ...
La rocque Gageac

48 Hours in the Dordogne

Europe, France
With the eponymous river running through its heart, the Dordogne really is a treasure trove when it comes to the hidden beauty of France. It's got history, culture and tasty cuisine in spades, and the...
Top cityscape view on french riviera with yachts in Cannes city

Team Travels: Cannes

Europe, France
By now, it should come as no surprise that Oliver's Travels is made up of passionate intrepid travellers. But if there's one person who loves to put pen to paper, it's our in-house copywriter, Natalie. She rece...