Legendary Vines & Art:
from Bordeaux to London

Home of French explorer Jacques Cartier and once a hub for corsairs and adventurers, history hums around Saint-Malo's granite walls. Soak it all in while strolling the ramparts around the Intra-Muros historic center or pause for Breton crêpes and traditional cider among the grand ship-owners' mansions of Place Chateaubriand. Named after a Welsh monk and nestled in a sheltered harbor near the fairytale abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo and its surrounds are revered for their gastronomy, which finds its apogee at three-star Le Coquillage where chef Hugo Roellinger is a master of Breton culinary art. For a more down-to-earth experience, few pleasures beat a chilled glass of Muscadet and a dozen Cancale oysters served harborside as the sun sets over Saint-Malo. 

Set between England and France in the Channel Islands, Guernsey captivates with its rugged coastline, quiet charm and storied maritime spirit. Framed by sandy bays, dramatic cliffs and gardens softened by the ocean air, the island reveals a landscape both wild and deeply serene. Wander through St Peter Port, where elegant terraces, historic houses and harbour views lend the town its timeless character. Along the coast, hidden coves, winding paths and sea-swept headlands invite unhurried discovery, while the island’s heritage unfolds through ancient fortifications and the lasting presence of French writer Victor Hugo, who lived here in exile. Guernsey is a refined island escape, where British grace, French influence and the freedom of the sea meet in rare harmony.

Honfleur, Home of Artists and Heroes. Ports don’t come prettier than petite Honfleur, where soft light dances off the still waters of its Vieux Bassin, reflecting a mirror image of the half-timbered 18th-century townhouses huddled at its edge. It’s a scene that has captivated artists for centuries, immortalized by Impressionists like Eugène Boudin and his protégé Claude Monet, whose legacies live on at the Eugène Boudin Museum. Artistic inspiration is found all around this quiet corner of Normandy, framed by the wildflower-covered hillsides of the Côte Fleurie to the majestic white cliffs of Étretat and the infamous WWII D-Day Beaches. Further afield await family farms preserving traditions of crafting Livarot and Pont l’Évêque cheeses or dash into Deauville, the Parisian Riviera, for an afternoon of stylish exploration.

Built on the indomitable spirit of its inhabitants over 2,000 years, London is one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe. Feel the weight of history as you walk the Thames past the Houses of Parliament as Big Ben chimes the hour, and on to St. Paul’s and the Tower of London’s hulking walls. Feast on royal pageantry during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, visit Westminster Cathedral, or solve the maze at Hampton Court Palace, before taking a seat at a top table in Mayfair or Soho, where members’ clubs and Michelin stars fuse heritage and culinary art. Architectural mastery frames historical context in South Kensington’s Museum Quarter, and noble institutions like the Tate Modern, British Museum, and National Gallery are home to some of the world’s finest artwork.