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With breathtaking landscapes, historic villages and some of the world's finest wines, it's also a region that Hosted Villas knows well – some of our staff have lived, worked, and even raised children here!
Burgundy offers an incredible array of other attractions apart from its wines. While the Romans built the first important settlements here, Burgundy's prosperity blossomed after 1000AD, when the great cathedral at Cluny became a key center of Christianity. The Church’s patronage...
More >According to legend, Hercules loved a nymph named Amalfi
When she died he buried her in the world's most beautiful place and honored it with her name. It's no wonder he chose this spot, as the dramatic coastline from Sorrento to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello is one of the most beautiful stretches of coast along the Mediterranean. Natural beauty shines, with panoramic views in all directions. Picturesque villages cling defiantly to the cliffs as they plunge into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The famous islands of...
More >At the southern tip of Spain, Andalucia enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine and a dramatic landscape of snow-capped mountains, olive and orange groves, and the azure waters of the Mediterranean. The relaxed character, lazy afternoons and late evenings give few hints of the region’s turbulent history of invasions and foreign domination – from the Phoenicians, Romans and Visigoths, to over nine centuries of rule by the Moors. Its strategic position overlooking North Africa and the Straits of Gibraltar, as well as its valuable olive oil...
More >Glamor, Beaches and Celebrity Are Just the Start...
There’s all of this and much more to discover in the south of France, especially in the spring, before the maddening crowds overwhelm the coast in July and August, or in the fall after they have all gone home. Join the “scene” at St. Tropez’s Place des Lices, where there are countless popular cafés and a lively market each week. Sample the latest cocktails on a harborside terrace, or marvel at the eclectic beach fashions on parade at the nearby Plage de Pampelonne.
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More >"La France Profonde” describes the Dordogne in a nutshell
This is a place where you'll find the traditional spirit and soul of France. Situated to the east of Bordeaux, the Dordogne Valley feels like the land that time forgot. The region offers everything you might wish for in an authentic French vacation – gorgeous scenery, fascinating prehistory, honey-colored châteaux, medieval villages and delicious culinary traditions.
An endless choice of activities make the Dordogne great for families. At Lascaux, witness a glimpse of...
More >The former playground of Kings and Queens
The Loire Valley follows the path of France's longest and most regal river, which meanders lazily past sumptuous countryside, medieval villages, fields of sunflowers and vineyards brimming with clusters of ripening grapes. The region, often called the "Garden of France," is famous for its fine dining, delectable wines and cornucopia of game and produce. The fairy-tale châteaux, harmoniously set along the river, are the most magical and fabled sights of France, evoking the brilliance...
More >Vibrant color, abundant sunlight, enticing aromas, open air markets, and a friendly, easy-going local culture – there is much to explain why travelers, exiles and artists have flocked to Provence for centuries.
The Romans left magnificent reminders of their empire – the Pont du Gard, the Arena in Arles, the Coliseum in Nîmes and the Amphitheater in Orange, the setting for a renowned opera festival each summer.
To the north, Mont Ventoux soars high over the landscape, while the Dentelles de Montmirail rise above the renowned vineyards of the Rhône Valley –...
More >“… wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”
Ernest Hemingway
Hemingway, Benjamin Franklin, Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Jefferson and many others — they understood the utter magic of living the 'City of Lights' like a local.
That’s why you come to Paris with Hosted Villas — because we share with you the things that others take years to discover (if ever). Our Local Host here will introduce you to a city that only true locals know: The Saturday market where only residents of the 7th...
More >The eternal city. A beloved destination of world travelers for over two millennia. A place where fanny-pack and sensible-shoe-wearing tourists mill blithely amongst Prada and Gucci-wearing bellas and bellos. This iconic metropolis of vibrant, ancient neighborhoods is definitely a city where you'll want to have your own local address, so that you have plenty of time to soak up the scene and indulge in la dolce vita.
To give you the big picture — consider the Pantheon of Centro Storico your centre. Go north to Tridente and Via Veneto for shopping. Head...
More >Umbria is the center of the world… at least that's what Umbrians like to claim. Their argument goes like this: their province sits in the very middle of Italy, and Italy, according to all Italians, is the center of Europe and Europe is the center... well you get the idea. But there is good cause for Umbrians to be boastful. Often overlooked amid the craze for Tuscany, the villages and countryside of Umbria are every bit as interesting and far less crowded.
Umbria is known as the green basket of Italy for its rich agricultural production and healthy, rustic cuisine...
More >Few places inspire the imagination quite like Tuscany. Stretching from the west coast to the center of the Italian peninsula, its countryside is characterized by sienna-colored hills, sinuous rows of cypress trees, and hill-top villages spiked with campanili and domed cathedrals.
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance – busy and crowded with tourists but irresistible all the same. It is a treasure trove of outstanding museums and works of art, remarkable architecture and creative genius.
Siena, Florence’s longstanding rival to the south, sits majestically...
More >North from Barcelona towards the Pyrenées Mountains and inland from the rocky Mediterranean coast, discover Catalonia – a corner of Spain with its own unique culture, language and way of life. Away from the beaches and crowds of the Costa Brava, Hosted Villas introduces you to the unspoiled charm of Catalunya’s beautiful countryside, its historic villages, and a wonderful gastronomic tradition.
At the center of the region is historic Girona, famous for its medieval quarter, ancient university and museums – plus some great boutique shopping! Further north, Figueres...
More >The Meikloeur Castle in Perthshire is about an hour north of Edinburgh and exudes the romantic appeal of a grand Highland estate.
More >Some of the best sailing and boating in the world, islands that rival Greece, endless beaches, craggy bluffs, hidden coves, some of the most dramatic Roman ruins still standing, as well as cuisine to match their Italian neighbors — travel insiders tout Croatia as the Mediterranean’s next big thing.
As if caught in a perfect confluence of time and place, Croatia today enjoys the same emerging “it” factor as St. Tropez circa 1955 or Post Cold War Prague. You’ll hear Dalmatia’s island-dotted coast referred to as “the new Riviera” or the “Croat d’Azur," and Istria’s...
More >Some of the best sailing and boating in the world, islands that rival Greece, endless beaches, craggy bluffs, hidden coves, some of the most dramatic Roman ruins still standing as well as cuisine to match their Italian neighbors — travel insiders tout Croatia as the Mediterranean’s "next big thing."
As if caught in a perfect confluence of time and place, Croatia today enjoys the same emerging “it” factor as St. Tropez circa 1955, or Post Cold War Prague. You’ll hear Dalmatia’s island-dotted coast referred to as “the new Riviera” or the...
More >This complex, energetic, and seductive port city, which stretches south-to-north along the Rio de la Plata, has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries. Portenos, as the multinational people of Buenos Aires are known, possess an elaborate and rich cultural identity. They value their European heritage highly--Italian and German names outnumber Spanish, and the lifestyle and architecture are markedly more European than any other city in South America. One of the world's finest opera houses, the Teatro Colon, flourishes here on the plains alongside the river. Portenos are intensely...
More >Italy is full of walled cities, but few compare to the 4.5 km, completely intact rampart surrounding Lucca. This well-preserved wall is one of Italy’s finer examples of Renaissance fortification and thanks to the Duchess Maria Luisa of Bourbon, who commissioned the royal architect Lorenzo Nottolini to plant double rows of horse-chestnut trees on the top of the wall, it is now a well tended park where one can bike, walk and stroll around the town in peace and quiet.
Because of its ramparts, Lucca has preserved a truly historic city center with many churches, ancient houses and lots...
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