Monthly Archives: August 2011

August 31, 2011

Discover the rich history of Bordeaux

There are many historic cities in France, but few can boast history tracing back as far as Bordeaux can. Well known worldwide for it’s superb wine-making, a trip to the city wouldn’t be complete without sampling a wine tour and quaffing on some of the worlds best. After... [Read more]

August 25, 2011

Take a tour of a champagne cellar in Reims

Many cities in France have a local food or drink they are famous for, whether it’s tartiflette in the Haute Savoire or Bouillabaisse from the coastal regions of Provence. Even with the vast range of culinary delights on offer throughout France, there is one product that outshines... [Read more]

August 24, 2011

Sample great locally brewed beer in Lille

Lille is an ancient city nestled near to the Belgium border, because of this, lots of the regions’ food and drink is inspired by their close neighbours’ traditions. One of the most noteworthy of these traditions is the practice of small-scale beer brewing. Before WW1 there... [Read more]

August 18, 2011

Eclectic fun at Madame Moustache

Brussels is a city with rich cultural history and many museums and churches to visit. Belgians are world renowned for their love of their huge range of beers. Brussels is even home to a pub whose claim to fame is the largest beer list in the world and so it’s only logical... [Read more]

August 16, 2011

A Chocolate lovers’ dream in Lyon

Lyon is a city well known for gastronomy. There are some delicious restaurants, which will satisfy even the most veteran foodies. If you have more of a sweet tooth the large range of chocolate and traditional French marcaron’s on offer are sure to excite the taste buds. The city... [Read more]

August 12, 2011

Discover Paris, Brussels & Lille for less!

Summer is the time for adventure, so this August we are offering discounts on three of our most popular destinations: Paris, Brussels & Lille by offering 10% off Standard and 20% off Standard Premier tickets throughout the month. Just enter the relevant Eurostar voucher codes... [Read more]