Not so long ago Pigalle was considered the seedier side of Paris, a magnet for sex shops and low-rent hostelries, thanks to the topless cabarets which made it the apotheosis of city nightlife more than a century ago.
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Hotel Le Pigalle, Paris
30/09/2018 .
Stunning Chateau de Mercues, Cahors
20/06/2018 .
Anthea Gerrie travels to southwest France to stay at Chateau de Mercues
Read the full story hereCour des Loges Hotel
02/09/2017 .
In a gorgeously-preserved mediaeval city whose cobbled streets and ancient stones have won it World Heritage Site status, the five-star Cour des Loges offers visitors the chance to live the lifestyle of a mediaeval nobleman for a night or three in the heart of VIeux Lyon.
Read the full story hereLe Château de Candie
28/01/2017 .
Chambéry has the distinction of once being the home town of the House of Savoy and the Savoyard capital for over 250 years. Unfortunately, like all good things it all came to end when the Savoys moved out and set up camp in Turin.
Read the full story hereChateau Asturias near Carcassonne
28/09/2016 .
Languedoc-Roussillon is a region in south west France which often hides under the shadow of its more glamorous neighbours further east on the Riviera. But to those in the know, it’s far more appealing; huge sandy beaches, stunning scenery and lower prices. And what could be better than to base yourself in the 12th century luxury Chateau Asturias near Carcassonne
Read the full story hereHotel Les Esclargies
03/08/2016 .
The chic Hotel Les Esclargies in Rocamadour is my kind of hotel. Spending a fair amount of time in luxury hotels gives you an eye for what really matters and what is just ostentatious fluff. But what serves me best is an uncomplicated place of simplicity, with a certain amount of elegance, and a shedload of peace and quiet.
Read the full story hereHotel Blanc
28/07/2016 .
The three star Hotel Blanc in France is located in a quiet village between Lake Annecy to the North and Chambery to the South. It’s ideally placed to explore the Albanais region and venture into the alpine mountains of the Bauges National Park.
Read the full story hereHotel d’Anjou
25/07/2016 .
Set on the boulevard Maréchal Foch, the Hotel d’Anjou is a perfect base from which to explore the city of Angers. Each of the 53 rooms has individual style with historical furniture, not that far from the original design of 1865.
Read the full story hereAdele & Jules boutique hotel
11/07/2016 .
It’s not often you hear of a new happening neighbourhood in Paris, but one comes along every few years when you’re not looking. You may think of Grands Boulevards merely as the great wide traffic artery where the big department stores are located, but a whole new world is springing up to the east around the city’s latest boutique hotel, Adele & Jules.
Read the full story hereHotel Chavanel. Exquisite design.
27/06/2016 .
