Capital of Languedoc-Roussillon region, Montpellier is a city in the Mediterranean climate on which the sun shines all year long. Just a stone's throw from the historical centre, behind a sober facade, lies an old town house with pure, contemporary features, a peace haven overflowing with the 'art of good living’, a family home somewhere between town and country.

The Abbey of Fontevraud, one of the biggest monastic cities of Europe that the Middle-Ages handed us down, shines in the heart of the Loire valley—world heritage—with its luminous contrasts combining the whiteness of the tuffa, the blueish grey glints of the slate and the green harmony of its gardens. 

Are you on a business trip, a couple getaways or a family vacation in Paris? Choose the George V and you will be guaranteed that all your needs, desires and demands will be satisfied, even anticipated. Beyond the luxury brand, the classification in the category Luxury Hotel, it is an attentive and personal service, marked with kindness, which defines the character of this purely Parisian establishment...

The Château de Gilly, Father Abbots of Citeaux' former residence located between Dijon and Beaune, short distance away from the famous Clos Vougeot, in the heart of the Grands Crus of Burgundy, has not lost anything of its 14th and 17th century authenticity...

An exceptional location that combines French-style art de vivre, elegance, sophistication, and generosity. Mythical wine suggestive of luxury, authenticity and dream, of the sweet powdery atmosphere of the big balls, of evening dresses and classical music, Champagne...

Only 10 minutes drive from Bordeaux but nestled in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by prestigious vineyards, in the adorable little village of Bouliac, this hotel has an unusual architectural style. Designed by Jean Nouvel, Le Saint-James is a design treasure bathed in natural light. Everything here is devoted to the cult of beauty and pleasure with exceptional wines to accompany the sublime food prepared by top chef Michel Portos.

The Château de Berne is a 1500-acres private vineyard, situated in the Var region, in unspoiled Provençal countryside between Lorgues and Flayosc. Dating back to the 18th century, it is a truly exceptional site, promoting relaxation and wellbeing around two main themes: Provence and Wine. 

The InterContinental Paris Le Grand is a sumptuous “luxury liner” docked along the side façade of the Opéra Garnier, just steps away from some of the capital’s most well-known tourist attractions, famous department stores, and the luxury boutiques of the Place Vendôme...

Perfectionist, analysing the why and the wherefore of a recipe, starting from a product of the terroir, a regional product, an emotion, a memory, rather against institutions and classic school codes, he found his way as encounters with great professionals dictated, to be, recently, on the news at Cordeillan Bages, “Relais & Châteaux” in Bages.

It’s scandalous. The sommelier not wearing a uniform! Well what about if for once we dropped the pompous side of the profession, with the weight of tradition and its ways and rules? Lanky and youthful, in a restaurant which is at the same time chic and countrified, Adrien Boulouque is bound to cause a few surprises.

Do you know many sommeliers that work for the same establishment for more than thirty years?  Hired at the age of 26 by Edmond Herlich, former Austrian manager of the ‘Laurent’, Philippe Bourgignon climbed every step of the ladder...

Two first names compose this sommelier’s full name.  On first impression, it’s hard to imagine him as a master of Bacchic ceremony.  One can sense he is modest, self-effacing and rather discreet.  This is perhaps his ploy, since the person one quickly gets to know soon reveals his sincerity and honesty,
two virtues he places above all others.

After a prosperous period that saw many families from Béziers gain riches thanks to the profits of wine trade, the city of Paul Riquet, creator of the Midi Canal, had a tendency to rest on the laurels of its past...

“My pleasure is going to fetch wine directly from growers who don’t really want to let it go.” This phrase sets the mood.  We have an appointment with a sommelier known for his bold, innovative, slightly mischievous, even provocative approach. 

It really is quite extraordinary for a sommelier, but Antoine Pétrus has an unquenchable thirst!  Not satisfied by his predestined name, his constant appetite and thirst for learning and discovery are voracious.

Jérôme Moreau was born in Charleville-Mézières, birthplace too of the legendary French poet Rimbaud.  When Jérôme’s parents, civil servants, used to serve their speciality dish of ox tongue and ‘gribiche’ sauce (chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with capers and mayonnaise), their young son was allowed to sense the aromas of wines that came straight from his father’s own cellar.