France
Aube’s Champagne and Templars.
Aube, in the south of the Champagne region, the largest Cistercian monastery was founded in 1115 by an abbot, later canonised as Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Not only was he instrumental in the founding of the Knights Templars, he also brought Pinot Noir grapes from Burgundy, an essential ingredient in Champagne
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Winter fun in the Three Valleys. Glorious Ski heaven in the French Alps.
The Three Valleys in south east France offers up some of the best skiing in Europe. Andy Mossack explores what lies beyond it’s hallowed slopes.
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Le Château de Candie. Discover this magnificent chateau in Chambery
Le Château de Candie is a perfect example of a classic French château transformed into a luxury hotel brimming with style, elegance and histoy.
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Truffle Hunting in Uzès. Discover the home of wonderful truffle plantations.
If there’s one reason to visit the South of France in winter, when despite the brilliant sunshine, it’s freezing cold from the Camargue to the Cote d’Azur, it’s truffles
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Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience. Personal Wine tour in Bordeaux
Andy Mossack travels to Bordeaux to visit the Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience, a tour of some top vineyards and wineries owned by Bernard Magrez.
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Calais five must-see places. Discover some wonderful gems.
It’s easy to forget just how easy it is to get to Calais, whether by ferry, tunnel or train but most people just drive straight through on the way to somewhere else. That’s a shame because it makes a great weekend destination, perfect for stocking up on wine and other foods and enjoying excellent meals. The presence of the Jungle refugee camp certainly hasn’t helped but, in Calais, there’s no evidence of any trouble. Indeed the town centre seems completely unchanged since I first visited it thirty years ago. Here are my Calais five must-see places to visit.
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