A trip to the cinema is a holiday from real life. On a dreary Sunday afternoon you can travel the world, see someone save the human race, or immerse yourself in a love affair. However, just as there are thousand of different hotels out there to suit your mood, there are also different genres of cinema to cater to your every need.
Category Archives: France
Splendia Choice: Oustau de Baumanière, Provence
“Baumanière is not simply a hotel, it’s a reward, an exceptional place that one has to deserve… the setting magnificent and the service of a rare perfection.” San Antonio, 1988
Queen Elizabeth, Hugh Grant, Bono, Johnny Depp… these are but a few of the guests who have found their escapism and “reward” at Oustau de Baumanière, in the same way as the great crime writer, San Antonio. Today, Oustau de Baumanière still has the same attraction that will secure a place in your heart, and make you want to come back again and again.
Splendia welcomes you to a world of Provencal magic, gastronomy and indescribable sublime, luxury living.
A Day In The Marais
A place where former aristocratic residences rub shoulders with tiny Jewish bakeries and dedicated fashionistas strut down the streets alongside elderly Parisian romantics on their Sunday stroll, the Marais district is a veritable melting pot of history and culture. Straddling the vibrant city centre’s third and fourth arrondissements, it is a must-see for anyone in the French capital. You could while away much more than a day wandering its narrow streets, but for anyone with a time limit we’ve compiled a comprehensive whistle-stop guide to one day in one of Paris’ most eclectic areas. Continue reading
Le Macaron
The legendary macaron has origins dating back to 1792, when two Carmelite nuns seeking asylum in Nancy during the French Revolution baked and sold macarons in order to support themselves – thus becoming known as the ‘macaron sisters’. However, it wasn’t until the 1900s that Pierre Desfontaines of Parisian pastry shop Ladurée decided to take two of the cookies and fill them with a silky smooth ganache.
In recent years the macaron has become fashionable again, with weird and wonderful fillings cropping up in bakeries. Splendia have tried and tested (maybe one too many of) the crème de la crème of macarons from around the world. Step aside cupcake: the macaron is back – this time with a foie gras and cream cheese filling…
Sealed with a Kiss
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and nothing is more romantic than treating your loved one to a weekend away. While classic romantic destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice are tried and tested, why not surprise someone special with a trip to one of Splendia‘s alternative Valentine’s destinations, guaranteed to create memories neither of you will ever forget…