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…
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…
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)…
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 the island remains unspoilt. Just an hour’s ferry ride from La Rochelle, the largest village on the…
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.…
For a Londoner born and bred, I’d only heard about The Courtauld Gallery fairly recently. Snuggled in the heart of London’s historic Somerset House (also well worth a visit for its own sake), the gallery is centrally located – just…