France

French riviera

Languish on the svelte shores of the French Riviera, famed for its golden era of glitz and gorgeous beaches. But scratch beneath the superyacht surface and find a trove of earthly delights. Fall in love with Provence’s rustic hanging hams, chocolates dusted with thyme, and the chance to watch the afternoon light dwindle on the Avignon with a bottle of blushing rose. Taste bouillabaisse on the bright and gritty shores of Marseille and soak up the herby splendor of niçoise cuisine. In-between tastings you can stroll the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, sip cocktails in St Tropez, and immerse yourself in scenes plucked straight from the paintings of Cezanne, Picasso and Matisse.

Brittany

Home of crashing surf, Camelot legends, and some of the finest glistening oysters in the world – Brittany is wild and untamed in all the right ways. Inspiring drama at every turn, this fiercely independent region is an open-air pantry of pleasures. Smear salt crusted butter onto freshly baked bread, throwback tart orchard crushed cider, crack giant lobster claws, and discover the glory of galettes and gateau Bretons. Feel the surge of the ocean as you walk the coast of Finisterre, step through the ancient gateway of St Malo, and fall in love with storybook ports and scattered islands that mark Brittany as one of the most soul stirring spots in France.

Bordeaux

Beautiful Bordeaux brings plenty to the table with its locally produced caviar, Garonne river picnics, and sommelier savvy wines that will leave you weak at the knees. This is the place to sip and swirl incredible Cru’s, let dancing hands do the talking in traditional French kitchens, and split a gooey wheel of truffle stuffed brie with someone you love. When you need to take a break from the feasts, there’s lashings to see. Bordeaux is one of the world’s largest urban UNESCO sites stuffed with 19th century mansions, blooming gardens, glorious galleries, and world-class vineyards just a stone’s throw away.

Bergerac

Taste the sensory delights of the Dordogne with its quaint stone towns and rolling countryside, where lively market squares set the mise-en-scene for punchy Périgord dishes, pungent cheeses, cloying foie gras, and endless glasses of robust reds. Bergerac is your gateway to the glut and glory of Dordogne delights where you can spend days stamping around old roman towns, bartering at farmers stalls, and truffle walking in the thick sweet woods.