“Lille? For three days?” The Parisians would ponder this for a few seconds after I’d told them that, yes, my next stop was Lille, for three whole days. “Hmm, it’s very different to Paris but you will like it,’ they’d tell me. “It’s very pretty.” And this is my first impression from Lille. It is …
France
Here at The Travel Hack we like to think we’re great at digging out unusual destinations to add to your travel wish list. We love cities like Paris, Barcelona and London but there’s nothing like visiting a quieter and less known destination for a more authentic and much more affordable option! Today we’d like to …
As we pulled into Mazan, located in the valleys of the Vaucluse region, we quickly spotted Chateau de Mazan, a charming hotel towering high above the rest of town. Mazan was laid out with a circled wall of buildings that dated back to the 14th century. The “portes” along the wall open to narrow streets …
I have wanted to visit Provence in the South of France for some time now. The vineyards, the stone farm houses, the colorful shutters, the hilly countryside, and the amazing food have been calling my name for years. When my husband and I decided to take a holiday for our first wedding anniversary, I knew …
For our last stop in the South of France we made our way through the narrow roads east of Avignon, climbing higher and higher until we came across a fairy tale-like village, Crillon le Brave. Hotel Crillon-le-brave is situated high above town with eight buildings providing breathtaking views of vineyards and olive groves. We checked …
Having spent a few days in the countryside we were ready for the bustling of a bigger city. We arrived in Aix-en-Provence and instantly felt as though we’d found a Mediterranean Paris. In fact, Aix is known as the 21st arrondissement of Paris because of its cultural scene. What it lacks in historical sites, it …
Is there anything better than being greeted at a hotel with a beautiful bunch of fresh flowers and a box of macaroons? I was being given a tour of my Citadines Suite when I spotted them and got a delightful waft of sweet and floral scents. I already knew I’d be spending the next half …
Today’s post is by Lizze Benton as she gives us an insider’s guide to the gorgeous village of Chatel in the French Alps. I don’t know about you but this really makes me want to grab my skis and spend a week feasting on cheesy fondues! 1. Can you tell us how you came to …