If you're a fan of gin, then I steer you in the direction of The World Atlas of Gin. This detailed compendium from drink aficionados Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley will allow you to explore the world of gin from the comfort of your armchair. If you are swayed in one direction, then you can pursue your destination with a swig of choice. Their comprehensive gin journey takes you around the globe, from from the flats of Mexico to the humid wilds of Malaysia. Landing the pin in France, one of the duo's top recommendations is Citadelle Gin. Joel and Neil reveal how the gin brand was conceived...
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Home of Calvados, Camembert and some of the richest history in the country, Normandy does not lack for sights or activities, and with it being just a hop, skip and a jump away from the UK coastline, it’s the perfect getaway destination for us Brits.
Read more →I found two return tickets to Bordeaux with Ryanair for £40 and that was that. On a Wednesday, after a 1 hour 40 minute flight, I'd landed in the French capital of wine. My travel buddy had found a beautiful Airbnb in the heart of the city. So after taking a fairly swift and cheap bus ride into the centre from the airport, we went to check into our homestay. A friendly local lady met us and showed us around the apartment, which oozed of old-school opulence with high ceilings, polished wooden floors and elegant fittings. With not much time to spare, we had a quick freshen up and bounced ou...
Read more →And so last week we Rude'sters boarded the Eurostar to the French capital city of Paris famed for its café culture, its gastronomy and designer boutiques dotted along the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. But we weren’t there solely for the purposes of eating, drinking and bringing to life everything we read in 'How To Be A Parisian'. Au contraire. We were there for a conversation with acclaimed French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac about the launch of his newest collection - ‘The Callection’. A collaboration between the designer and smartphone leaders, OnePlus, featuring a line of ...
Read more →If you’re planning to trip to Morzine for either some fun on the snow or a summer adventure, Rude Chalets should definitely be on your agenda. Hosting a range of fun, thrill-seeking holiday goers, Rude has 8 chalets in Mozine, ranging from a 16 capacity sociable catered chalet to the lodge, a shared hostel style accommodation.
Read more →Hidden above the streets of Marylebone, luxury French restaurant Orrery will be transforming it's secret rooftop into a quaint Provençal garden this summer. Designed to create a relaxing, elegant ambience, the lavender scented terrace will whisk you away to the south of France with rustic charm. It's ideal location and intimate space provides a stunning, summer retreat for lunch, dinner and evening drinks.
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