Town and Country BreaksUnwind with a relaxing short holiday in a beautiful château or charming auberge, and treat yourself to gastronomic dinners which are invariably included in these breaks.
From Van Eyck to Dürer
- Bruges
Bruges’ Groeninge Museum plays host to a prestigious exhibition dedicated to two titans of 15th-century art, Jan van Eyck and Albrecht Dürer, exploring the influence of the Flemish Primitives in the Holy Roman Empire. For a number of generations, Flemish art influenced artistic Europe in the fields of painting, sculpture and illuminated manuscripts to a degree that rivalled the innovations of the Italian Renaissance.
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Normandy and the Masters of Impressionism
- Normandy
This summer, Normandy plays host to a delightful festival devoted to the Impressionist movement, with exhibitions in St Lô, Le Havre and Rouen. The pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the exhibition in the prestigious Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen, bringing together works by Monet, Gauguin, Pissarro, Sisley and other late 19th-century Impressionist masterpieces.
French Town & Country Hotels
- Northern France
As the chilly months start to approach, why not hop across the channel for a relaxing short break away from it all? Whether you prefer Normandy, Nord Pas-de-Calais, Picardy, the Ardennes or Champagne, we’ve selected a wide range of hotels for you to choose from.
Beautiful Bruges
- Bruges
Walking through the picturesque cobbled streets of Bruges or alongside the tree-lined canals in the maze of waterways which criss-cross the city, it isn’t hard to imagine oneself back in the Middle Ages. Our break to one of the most attractive cities in Europe combines a choice of four centrally-located hotels with travel to Brussels by Eurostar™ and onward to Bruges by local train. Alternatively, our self-drive option offers great value too. FREE nights available!
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In Flanders Fields
- Ypres
The pretty town of Ypres, with its chocolate-box houses and pretty cobbled squares played a pivotal role in the Great War and there are many poignant reminders of this region's tragic history. Experience the Last Post at the Menin Gate and the impressive In Flanders Field Museum for a remarkable human account of the First World War on our memorable two-night short break.
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£144
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The Matisse Museum
- Cambrai
Discover the work of Matisse in the town of his birth - Le Cateau, in northern France. Entrance to the museum, displaying an impressive collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures included. FREE nights available!
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Monet and Abstraction
Fresh from its successful run in Madrid, the ‘Monet and Abstraction’ exhibition moves to Paris’ Marmottan Monet Museum this summer, re-examining the role of Claude Monet and his Impressionist masterpieces in the development of Abstract Expressionism in the second half of the 20th century.
from £198
The Paris Motor Show
Attracting almost 1.5 million visitors and featuring some 500 brands of car from 30 countries, it is little surprise that the Paris Motor Show remains the most popular automobile show worldwide. Not just for car manufacturers and the automobile industry, the show is a veritable Mecca for all car enthusiasts.
from £225
Turner and the Masters Exhibition
Fresh from its success in London and Paris, the must-see ‘Turner and the Masters’ exhibition moves to Madrid, taking up residence in the prestigious Prado Museum over the summer months.
from £264
Matisse to Malevich in Amsterdam
This summer the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam plays host to a magnificent collection of modern art on loan from its sister museum in St Petersburg, featuring some 75 works by modernist masters including Matisse, Picasso, Derain, Rouault, Kandinsky and Malevich.
from £297
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