3 days in Siena, how to enjoy a nice travel experience

Siena is a very popular destination that boasts a long list of attractions and specialties; therefore I planned a 3 days itinerary to have a fulfilling travel experience during my last stay there. I’m sure that Siena isn’t a “hit and run” destination, although Florence, its historical rival, has more monuments and museums. The town … Read more

French wine in crisis? That’s good news for small producers

Quality in France is more widely available than ever, with many of the best wines from unheralded regions

Veuve Clicquot Cellar in the Sea. The ageing secrets of the Baltic Sea.

Lowering Veuve into the Baltic: Veuve Clicquot’s Åland Vault.  Veuve Clicquot is the latest champagne maison to experiment with sea wine aging. In a 50-year ageing experiment, Veuve Clicquot champagne house lowered its precious bubbles into the Baltic Sea. Dubbed “the Cellar in the Sea”, the project includes three hundred regular bottles and 50 magnums … Read more

Provence wine route: top 10 guide

To taste the best of the Provence region follow this wine route from Toulon to the Massif des Maures, via Saint-Tropez, stopping at stunning vineyards, rural B&Bs and fantastic bistros

LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s high-end alcohol portfolio

Clos des Lambrays wines now under LVMH luxury group   LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s premium alcohol portfolio with the acquisition of Clos des Lambrays wines, one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy, located near the village of Morey Saint Denis. With a unique area of 8.66 hectares, Clos des Lambrays … Read more

Jacuzzi, art deco theatre and leotards up for grabs in Spanish auction

About 1 million buyers sign up to bid online in Spanish inland revenue’s annual auction of assorted confiscated goods