South of France

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in the south of france, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Beautiful Residence Demeure Terrisse, southern France

22/02/2023 by .
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Anthea Gerrie Enjoys A Luxuriously Baroque Sleepover at Residence Demeure Terrisse In The Home Town Of France’s Most Famous Aperitif.

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Radisson Blu Vieux Port Marseilles. Pleasure Zone

26/08/2022 by .
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Anthea Gerrie Discovers The Radisson Blu Vieux Port Marseilles, Has Evolved From Industrial Shipping Hub To Pleasure Zone

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Reviewed: Hotel Richer De Belleval, Montpellier

08/08/2022 by .
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Anthea Gerrie Visits Hotel Richer De Belleval, Montpellier’s Latest Architectural Tour De Force

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Radisson Blu Hotel Nice

29/07/2022 by .

Hotel Martinez, Cannes 

17/03/2022 by .
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Cannes’ film festival is made of dreams, but have you ever wondered where do film stars go to get their beauty sleep? That will be at the Hotel Martinez on the famed Croisette.

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Stunning Chateau de Mercues, Cahors

20/06/2018 by .

Domaine de Perches

17/11/2017 by .
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Of course, Domaine de Perches, a 17th century wine chateau restored with immaculate modern taste, is the perfect base for touring Occitanie: Auch’s late Gothic cathedral, the medieval city of Albi and it’s Toulouse Lautrec Museum, the cobbled village of Cordes-sur-ciel floating in the sky on a misty morning, a serene Cistercian monastery, Armagnac and wine tasting

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Le Château de Candie

28/01/2017 by .
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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.

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Chateau Asturias near Carcassonne

28/09/2016 by .
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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

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Hotel Les Esclargies

03/08/2016 by .
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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.

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