The Local’s Guide to Authentic Chamonix
If you're an avid skier, chances are you've got a special relationship with Chamonix. With its cosy and luxurious ski chalets, endless white slopes and unbeatable nightlife, it's no wonder people from all ...
Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in France and Spain
Meat-free food is not something you'd usually associate with either France or Spain. The former is the home of duck confit, cassoulet and foie gras, while the latter is famous for meaty platters of Jamón Ibéric...
Living the Good Life in France’s Exclusive Eco-Village
You wouldn't believe what is happening in the uplands of Limousin, France. Deep in the undulating forests and picturesque gorges north of Saint-Privat, hides an eco-revolution. It takes the shape of Chatea...
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 ...
Cider Tasting in Normandy: The Best Towns to Visit
For those of us who love France (who doesn't?) but tend to prefer apples to grapes, there is one place that can't be missed: Normandy. The cider produced in Normandy is one of the most in-demand bever...
The Best Luxury Villa Rentals for a Summer of Sport
It’s nearly time for the biggest sporting celebration in the world, the Qatar World Cup. It’s anyone’s guess as to how England will do, but at least we can be sure of one month and one day of quality football. ...
Oliver’s Travels Launches Celebrity in a Cannes – Along With £1m of Diamonds!
New Celebrity in a Cannes package from Oliver's Travels takes the notion of VIP to epic proportions!
For two weeks each summer, the great and the good of the global film industry (and Paris Hilton) make t...
Remembering the Past: 1914 – 2014 in France
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
As we approach the centenary of the beginning of the First World War, there's been a lot of debate about how to commemorate this sombr...
Top 3 Restaurants for Eating out in Dordogne
Parisian gourmet cuisine may be celebrated around the world, but if you really want to discover the true tastes of France, head to the Dordogne Valley. This idyllic region, known as Périgord by the locals, is f...