France

Wine loving travelers take note! Everything to know about Alsace – its wines, where to sip, stay – as you explore France’s Alsace wine route.

Both the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux are equally worth sipping in. Top tours, wineries, where to stay and things not to be missed.

The ultimate trip to Bordeaux begins in the city that bears its name, which is also one of the best places to learn about wine in the world.

Bordeaux and its wines are world-renowned but just how did this wine region in France earn its claim to fame…and how is it transforming to remain on top.

On May 24,1976 the world of wine making changed forever! Discover what happened during the Judgment of Paris, a notable moment in wine history, from the wine lovers at Carpe Travel.

Dreaming of European vacation full of history and wine? We have what you need! Sip your way through history with these 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wine Country.

We’ve uncorked wine museums around the world to sip in history, culture – and wine.

By Barbara Mazz, Contributing Writer Near the borders of Spain, Italy, and along the Mediterranean Sea is the beautiful South of France.  Lovingly referred to by the locals as le Midi, The South of France is one of the top tourist destinations for wine lovers—and for a good reason. Both red and white wine lovers …

On our recent visit to the the French Riviera, we visited the town of Menton and stayed at Hotel Prince De Galles much to the thanks of the reviews on TripAdvisor and ratings on American Express Travel – two of my go-to resources when booking hotels. There were a few things the reviews didn’t share though, …

Located on the French Riviera, along the Franco-Italian border Menton has been nicknamed “The Pearl of France” and it’s very apparent as to why. Nestled in between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, Menton provides a slower pace to life all while giving its visitors much of the wonders its neighboring towns – Nice, Monaco, Monte …