France Archives - Paul and Livvy

European Art Tour – by Interrail

Paul and Livvy travel through Europe by train, visiting some of the great galleries of Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France, including a ride on the Bernina Express

Corfu by Rail and Ferry

Paul and the lads take the train and ferry to Corfu, via Paris, Zurich, Milan and Brindisi. A trip down memory lane for some of the lads who did the trip back in the 1970s

Top luxury ski resorts in Europe

Paul and Livvy advise on the best places to ski in Europe. Decide on your country, then decide on the sort of skiing you want to do. Are you hard core or do you have children and are happy with nursery slopes?

Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny – driving from London

Mon dieu, this is a fabulous trip if you like gardens and you like art. Paul likes neither, so taking Livvy was a act of love. Although there was probably ice cream and beer involved along the way.

Shangri-La Paris
Paris, France

Elegant palace hotel overlooking the Eiffel Tower, blending Parisian heritage, Michelin-star dining and a serene spa with indoor pool

Chateau de Bagnols
Bagnols, Beaujolais, France

Restored medieval château in the Beaujolais vineyards featuring Michelin‑starred dining, historic suites and a tranquil spa retreat

Terre Blanche
Tourettes, France

A grand villa formerly owned by Sean Connery, Terre Blanche is a luxury all‑suite resort in Provence, featuring championship golf, Michelin‑star dining and a serene spa set within unspoilt countryside

Cap Estel
Eze-Bord-de-Mer, France

Secluded luxury hotel on a private peninsula near Èze, offering Michelin‑starred dining, sea‑view rooms and serene spa facilities

Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Eze Village, France

Iconic hilltop hotel in Èze Village offering dramatic Riviera views, Michelin‑starred dining and terraced gardens above the Mediterranean

La Réserve de Beaulieu et Spa
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France

A grand palace and former celebrity haunt on the Port of Beaulieu, La Reserve de Beaulieu et Spa offers luxury rooms and suites, Michelin star dining, pool, spa, private dock and landscaped gardens

Byblos
St Tropez, France

Legendary Saint‑Tropez hotel offering refined rooms, vibrant nightlife, luxury spa and Provençal gardens moments from the Old Port

Villa Belrose
Gassin, France

Intimate hilltop retreat near Saint-Tropez, offering panoramic bay views, refined dining and a serene spa setting