Car Ferry
Short Break
superior
Overlooking the bay of Porto Vecchio, the Casadelmar is surrounded by beautiful Italian gardens and has unrivalled sea views. Its 31 rooms all face the sea and are decorated in a contemporary style with bright colours and modern furnishings.
There is a two star Michelin gastronomic restaurant with a panoramic terrace for al fresco dining and an additional restaurant on the hotel’s private beach and a pool bar by the heated infinity swimming pool. The extensive ‘ESPA’ spa has a range of body and beauty treatments as well as a fitness centre. The private villa benefits from all of the hotel’s services and has four bedrooms and its own private infinity swimming pool.
Hotel open 26 April - 12 October.
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Short Break
Ile de Ré, France
deluxe-boutique
The little sister of De Toiras, the Villa Clarisse, a former 18th century town house, opened its doors to guests in June 2011. Situated a stone’s throw from St. Martin’s harbour, it has just nine beautifully furnished bedrooms in a relaxed island style with white-washed walls and distressed wooden furniture. All overlook the town or the hotel’s quiet garden and outdoor heated swimming pool, where a continental breakfast is also served, or outside on the terrace.
Short Break
Paris, France
deluxe
We are delighted to feature this stylish boutique hotel with its outstanding location on Rue Cambon and interiors inspired by Coco Chanel whose first atelier, Maison Chanel is located next door. . The beautiful 18th century building has 108 bedrooms split between two wings.
Short Break
St. Paul-de-Vence, France
superior
The best hotel in the centre of the village, Le Saint Paul has just 16 cosy and charming rooms in a beautiful 16th century Provençal house. Enjoy lunch in the lee of the ancient bastions at ‘Côté Terrasse’, or dinner at the well-respected ‘Restaurant Le Saint Paul’.
Short Break
Nice, France
deluxe
This elegant hotel stands at the entrance to Saint- Jean-Cap-Ferrat and has been a favourite for the affluent since its opening in 1904. It was renovated in a fresh Mediterranean style including Art Deco touches throughout the 78 rooms in the main building and the further 14 rooms in the Orangerie which is located in the delightful gardens.
Short Break
Paris, France
Dating back to the 17th century and built on the ruins of the 13th century Grands-Augustins Abbey, this beautiful hotel has an excellent location right in the heart of St. Germain-des-Prés, just a few minutes’ walk from Notre Dame
Short Break
Honfleur, France
superior
Set above Honfleur, 10 minutes’ walk to the centre, lies this eye-catching 16th century Relais & Châteaux property with 33 rooms set over three buildings; some in the Ferme building where studios were used by Monet, Sisley, Boudin and other impressionists in the latter half of the 19th century, while the Pressoir annex, built in the late 20th century has added modern luxury.
Short Break
Burgundy, France
L’Art de Vivre is a charming, traditional barge, which has a particularly fascinating history. Originally built in England during World War One, she served as a supply vessel for Allied troops on the Somme. In retirement, she has enjoyed a more tranquil lifestyle on one of France’s longest-established canals, the Canal du Nivernais.
Short Break
Nice, France
deluxe
This superb Relais & Châteaux hotel is located in the hills outside Vence and with spectacular views towards the Mediterranean. This was once the former residence of the Knights Templar and is renowned as one of the most historical addresses in southern France.
Short Break
Corsica, France
superior
Overlooking the bay of Porto Vecchio, the Casadelmar is surrounded by beautiful Italian gardens and has unrivalled sea views. Its 31 rooms all face the sea and are decorated in a contemporary style with bright colours and modern furnishings.
Short Break
Avignon, France
Guests staying at the Avignon Grand will certainly enjoy the excellent location, sense of space, relaxing garden and value for money. A modern hotel, it is situated a short walk from the historic city walls with easy access to shops and restaurants. The 124 bedrooms are spacious and overlook the city’s ramparts or the quiet courtyard and garden.
Tailor-made Holiday
Deauville, Bayeux
Starting in the historic port city of Cherbourg, this seven-night holiday encompasses the coastline of Normandy, from the landing beaches around Arromanches, as far as Le Havre in the east.
7 night price from £1,998 per person
Includes
Car Ferry
Accommodation
Kirker Concierge
Tailor-made Holiday
The rugged Brittany peninsula feels far removed not only from its neighbour Normandy, but also from the rest of France, with a distinct and proud Celtic culture.
7 night price from £1,885 per person
Includes
Car Ferry
Accommodation
Kirker Concierge
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Paris
The Opéra de Paris presents an extraordinary range of operas and ballets each season – casting, repertory and musical depth are of the highest international calibre.
OperaArt
4 nights price from £3395 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Performance tickets
Meals
+3
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Nice
French artists began to discover the attractions of the Côte d’Azur and the iridescent quality of the region’s dazzling light towards the end of the 19th century. Monet was the first artist to be lured to the Riviera, arriving there in 1885.
Art
5 nights price from £2225 per person
Includes
Flights
Accommodation
Meals
Entrance Fees
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Paris
Join Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan as he traces the story of one of history’s most important events. The French Revolution burst on the scene at Versailles where Louis XVI had convened the Estates General in 1789, then spread to Paris and the rest of France. It also provoked a world war that lasted 23 years.
BattlefieldsHistory
4 nights price from £2787 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Bordeaux
At the confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, the elegant city of Bordeaux is not only one of France’s most charming, but has become a byword for fine wines over the course of many centuries. We will visit some of the best winemakers in the company of The Spectator's wine expert Jonathan Ray.
Wine Holidays
Includes
Flights
Accommodation
Tour Lecturer
Wine tastings
+2
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
There are many great gardens dotted along the Côte d’Azur between St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the border with Italy. Along with the artists, many gardeners were drawn to the Riviera, attracted by both its climate and its beauty.
Gardens
5 nights price from £2158 per person
Includes
Flights
Accommodation
Meals
Entrance Fees
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Champagne
Two titans of The Spectator, drinks editor Jonathan Ray and business editor Martin Vander Weyer will be your hosts for this prestigious trip.
Wine Holidays
Includes
Return Eurostar
Transfers and entrance fees throughout
Four nights’ accommodation with breakfast
Three dinners and two lunches
+2
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Nice
The Côte d'Azur has attracted artists since the 19th century, and the unique microclimate and glowing light which brought Monet, Matisse, Chagall and Picasso to the Riviera makes this the perfect destination for an elegant Christmas escape.
ArtChristmas Cultural Tours
Includes
Flights
Accomodation
Meals
Tour Leader
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Paris
Impressionism was born in Paris where young adventurous artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre Renoir and Edgar Degas developed a new style of painting that would capture and transform the modern, the urban and the everyday. The streets, cafés and bars of the city became vital subjects for their new avant-garde art.
Art
Includes
Eurostar
Accomodation
Meals
Museum Pass
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Carcassonne
This tour is based at the pinnacle of the mediaeval citadel of Carcassonne where we stay at the luxurious Hotel de la Cité, built into the ramparts with panoramic views of the countryside. It is from here that we will explore the many distinctive regions of this beautiful part of southwest France.
History
6 nights price from £2998 per person
Includes
Flights
Accommodation
Three Dinners
Sightseeing
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Champagne
Whet your appetite for the festive season with a pre-Christmas Champagne escape in the company of wine expert Tim Clarke. Based in the heart of Reims, walking distance from the magnificent gothic cathedral where the kings of France were crowned, we will enjoy exclusive tastings and delicious cuisine, as well as time to explore the atmospheric Christmas markets.
Wine Holidays
3 nights price from £2898 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Meals
Tastings
+1
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