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Last Updated on September 9, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas It’s probably fair to say that – among many, many other things – France is famous for its numerous châteaus and palaces. To take a step inside many of these architectural gems only adds to the appeal of visiting the country, and is top of the […]

Last Updated on September 2, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas You might have heard of it while reading about Mr Bingley’s arrival in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice or noticed how some universities in the UK commonly refer to it as the first term of an academic year. Or maybe you first heard about it while […]

Last Updated on August 6, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas Situated in central London, Sir John Soane’s museum should be one of the top museums on your itinerary list when visiting London. It is particularly unique as it’s a house museum; it was formerly the home of (you guessed it) Sir John Soane, widely considered one […]

Last Updated on July 29, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas Set in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, La Rochelle is a city steeped in architectural and maritime history. With just enough to see but not enough to overwhelm your itinerary, La Rochelle is perfect for a quick weekend trip away or a slow, gentle holiday. You […]

The chic island of Ile de Ré attracts thousands of tourists every year, and it’s little wonder why. Local restrictions means that the architecture on island remains unspoilt. Just an hour’s ferry ride from La Rochelle, the largest village on the island, Saint Martin de Ré, serves as the perfect destination for a day trip […]

Last Updated on July 7, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas One of the first things that comes to mind whenever I think of France are all the patisseries to be found in boulangeries throughout the country. But it’s one of these patisseries that stands out most of all – macarons. Gone in about two bites (no […]