5 Best Christmas Markets in France
Twinkling trees. Warming mulled wine. Stalls just bursting with seasonal gifts. Christmas markets in France are truly magical.
If you’re visiting France in the festive season then a trip to a Christmas marke...
Best Things to Do for Adults in Burgundy
Sometimes, a grown-ups-only holiday is just what you need. With either friends or family members, you can enjoy some much-needed R&R as a group or make the most of trying new things and getting stuck into a...
10 Luxurious Experiences for your South of France Holiday
Few destinations are as synonymous with luxury as the South of France. The Côte d'Azur, also known as the French Riviera, has earned its glamorous reputation with world-renowned cuisine, high fashion, and breat...
The Best Wine Experiences in the South of France
A visit to one of our luxury villas in the South of France wouldn’t be complete without sampling some of the Continent’s most celebrated export – wine. Whether your preference is red, white or sparkling (or per...
Top Things To Do in Provence & Côte d’Azur
Provence is a region bursting with unique possibilities. From the stunning beaches of the French Riviera and the challenging Alps to enchanting hidden wetlands and rolling lavender fields, this area of France h...
Best Things To Do with Kids in Loire Valley
The Loire Valley offers a huge range of family activities for when you fancy taking the kids over to its beautiful and versatile countryside. Bring them along on a family-friendly tour with a twist, let them ru...
The 7 Best Places to Visit in Provence in Summer
Colloquially known as Le Midi, or the midday, due to the sheer amount of sunshine it enjoys, it’s pretty clear why the south of France is one of the country’s top holiday destinations. Given all of the cap...
Top 10 things to do in Île de Ré
The French equivalent of the Hamptons, Île de Ré is all postcard-pretty villages, honeyed beaches and oyster shacks. Just 19 miles by five, the tiny island is best explored by bike or on horseback, while its co...
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...
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...
The Best Food Festivals in France
If the foodie life is the only life for you - and you're a huge fan of wine and cheese - then you might want to take a look at this list of food festivals in France! Home of Brie, Camembert and Roquefort, chees...
Three Amazing Day Trips in the Cote d’Azur
The warm climate and the inspiring landscape of the Cote d'Azur and French Riviera have long been associated with luxury and glamour, attracting famed personalities from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Brigitte Bardot. ...
Best Things To Do in Languedoc
Lounging around the pool with your friends at your luxury chateau in Languedoc is all well and good, but there's so much to see and do in the region too. Make sure you and your group have something to look...
The Best Group Activities for Grown-Ups in the South of France
One of the best kinds of holiday you can take is one that takes full advantage of the company of your friends. Whatever your age, taking a break with a few close buddies provides a great opportunity to chill ou...
The 5 Best Cities For Mardi Gras in 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...
4 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Arcachon Bay
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...
Top 5 Places to Visit in Northern 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 ...
Things To Do in Biarritz: What Do Locals Suggest?
Ah, the French Basque Country… a region that has such a mix of Basque tradition and French charm that it immediately wins the heart of every tourist that visits. What’s not to love? The incredible beaches, frie...
Three Things to Do In Cannes During the Film Festival
In certain parts of Cannes, the star-studded film festival is quite literally part of the scenery; whether it's the celebrity handprints on the Allée des Etoiles du Cinéma or the faces of beloved movie characte...
48 Hours in the Dordogne
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...