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Monday 22 November 2010

Touring The Wineries Of France

Where to start with the wineries of France? After all, this is the country where the soil, climate, terrain and vine have all magically combined to produce a multitude of terroirs, and where the variety of wines is only surpassed by their excellence - wine truly is the lifeblood of France.



There are seven classic wine growing regions in France, although many interesting and sadly neglected appellations may be found outside of them. They are, in no particular order, Champagne, Alsace, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Provence and the Rhone valley. Each brings something different to the table, so lets run through some of them.

The wide dry chalk plains of the Champagne region, east of Paris, are home to that most famous of sparkling white wines. Here you will find wineries dedicated to the luxurious lightness of Moët et Chandon, Ruinart, Krug, Pommery, and Dom Pérignon.

The capital of the area, Rheims, is home to most of the champagne houses and several are free to visit, and taste, including Maxims, Taittinger and Piper-Heidsieck.

In Burgundy, in the eastern valleys of France, you'll find the many small vineyards that grow the famous Burgundy red of Pinot Noir and the even more famous Burgundy white of Chardonnay. There are many excellent wine tasting cellars in the historic town of Beaune, which also houses the Burgundy Wine Museum.

Running down into the warmer climate of the Rhone Valley, you will discover appellations where the red varieties of Grenache, Syrah and Viognier grapes dominate; less grand and more affordable than some other regions, but still eminently drinkable. Wineries are relatively few and far between in the Upper Rhone Valley, but the welcome received more than compensates for your exertions; in the town of Mauves, on the sweeping left bank of the Rhone, you'll be able to taste the superb St. Joseph appellation from Pierre Coursodon's winery.

Then there is the winery constellation that spills across the broad region of Bordeaux, where most appellations are classic reds derived from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. This area produces some of the finest and most delicately nuanced wines in France, such as Mouton Rothschild, Château-Margaux, and Haut-Brion, and it is supremely well furnished with classic wineries.

In Medoc, two fantastic estates are Chateau Palmer and Chateau Margaux; in St-Émilion, try the Chateau Belair. But whereever you travel in Bordeaux, you will be spoilt for choice, with every town and village winery hanging out invites to dégustation.

For those who love the nectar of the vine, the idea of being able to tour the wineries of France is less a holiday, more a pilgrimage, in which the essence of France is swilled around a glass and experienced with ardour; a votre santé!

For more information about french wine regions visit France Travel Secrets.Com

Wednesday 13 October 2010

FREE long term accommodation in France

A Unique Opportunity!!!

La Roche Farmhouse
Sarthe, Pays de la Loire
3 bedrooms, sleeps up to 8 people.

Rent free, long stay available in a beautiful farmhouse with courtyard, outbuildings and grounds. The right tenants will have an eye for DIY and an interest in gardening.

Follow the link for more photos and direct contact with the owner of this free accommodation in France.

Friday 17 September 2010

Long Term Winter Let - Aquitaine, France

Apartment Pau
Pyrenees Atlantique, Aquitaine
1 bedroom, sleeps 2

Fully furnished, spacious fifth floor modern Condominium offering a panoramic view of the Pyrenees. Available for rent from 1st December 2010 until 30th April 2011.

Follow the link for more info, photos and direct contact with the owners of this long term, winter let in France.

Tuesday 3 August 2010

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Long Term Let in Roquebrun, Languedoc - France.

Marguerite - Roquebrun House
Herault, Languedoc
2 bedroom sleeps up to 7

Short term Languedoc holiday lets also now available!

Marguerite is a newly renovated, charming stone fronted village house in the heart of the old medieval village of Roquebrun. The house benefits from having the living and eating areas at the top of the house to make the most of the wonderful light and views.

Follow the link for more information, photographs, availability and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in Languedoc

Sunday 27 June 2010

Long Let Poitou Charente France - Rental Discount

Les Chevilloux
Agris, Charente
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Long term lets now available from just £400 GBP per month!

Two charming cottages, La Forge and La Petite Maison reflect a bygone age but enjoy all modern amenities. Feel at home in the gardens and relax by the large swimming pool. Whenever you come, your resident hosts are ready to ensure your complete enjoyment. The medieval château town of La Rochefoucauld is just 5 minutes away and Angoulême a little further.

Follow the link for more photos, information and direct contact with Chris and Paula, the owners of this long term let in Poitou Charentes, France.



Monday 31 May 2010

Long term let in the Languedoc, France.

Sanglier Lodge
Le Tech, Pyrenees Orientales
6 bedrooms, sleeps 12

Sanglier Lodge is a large, eighteenth century house that has been tastefully restored to retain it's rustic charm. The property is located in the tiny village of Le Tech in the French Pyrenees on the border with Spain.

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Wednesday 24 March 2010

Special Offer - Languedoc Rental Property

La Forge
Roquebrun, Herault, Languedoc
3 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Special offer just announced by the owners for weekly rental of this 3 bedroom property in the Languedoc, France.

Easter: 400 Euro per week
April: 300 Euro per week
May/June: 450 Euro per week

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this 3 bedroom rental property in the Languedoc, France.

Monday 1 March 2010

Long Term Let In The Languedoc, France

Les Hirondelles
Aude, Languedoc
5 bedrooms, sleeps 8
A 5 bedroom house that sleeps up to 8 people. Recently renovated and with fitted kitchen, wood burner & oil fired central heating. Private gardens with swimming pool and situated just 30mins from airport.
Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this rental property in the Languedoc, France.

Tuesday 23 February 2010

Holiday Gite in the Pays de la Loire

Les Mesliers Gite
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire
2 bedroom, sleeps 5
This delightful, 2 bedroom gite is located in a quiet farming community on one of the Coevron hillsides offering fantastic views of the valley below where the river Erve meanders through.
New for 2010, this holiday cottage now benefits from a 5m swimming pool.
Follow the link for more details, photos and direct contact with the owners of this 2 bedroom gite in the Loire.
Longer term stays are also available, please follow the link for details: Long term let in the Loire, France.

Thursday 14 January 2010

Apartment For Rent In Provence

Apartment, Cythere Parc
Berre les Alpes, Alpes Maritimes
3 bedrooms, sleeps 8

This beautiful holiday apartment is located in the South of France, 40 minutes drive above Nice, high in the Alpes Maritimes, one mile from the medieval hill top village of Berre-les-Alpes. A superb, peaceful location in stunning unspoilt mountain surroundings. Follow the link for more details, photos and direct contact with the owner of this rental apartment in Provence.