Head to Avignon, the gateway to Provence. It is colourful, culturally rich, full of artistic, architectural and gourmet pleasures – circled by 4.3km of superbly preserved stone ramparts. Inside the ancient city walls are broad, tree-lined streets and intriguing passageways leading to picturesque squares, shops, galleries, churches and museums. Take a mini-train ride around the […]
Although alcohol sales and consumption have risen in the last six months, the champagne industry is feeling the effects of COVID-19, with parties, weddings and other celebrations cancelled to limit the spread of the virus. Champagne houses are now reporting that they will have up to 100 million bottles likely sitting in storage unsold by […]
France is a country of winemaking tradition and offers unique wines in the world. Why? Terroir! The typical soil, climatic conditions and knowledge of winemakers are what give French wines their originality and excellence – and delivers a variety of wines, even within the same appellation. Provence wines Provence is perhaps not the most renowned […]