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Cotignac, in Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, France, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the South of France. It is located in a heavily wooded region consisting mainly of Cypress, Elm, and Fir trees in the shadow of a low craggy cliff, the site of two medieval watch towers.
I was about 10 years old when my parents first brought me to Kinsale for our annual summer holiday. I remember the mounting excitement as we drew near to our destination, and the moment when I caught sight of the endless greeny-blue sea. It is a memory that has stayed with me all my life, and when I visit Kinsale...
For the fortunate few, actor Jeremy Irons and musician Enya among them, ‘castle’ simply means home. Whatever emotion the word might evoke for you, you’re sure to find a match to the memory, because this small island has a staggering 30,000 castles, more than anywhere else in the world.
The 85-mile journey from Rosslare—a seaport linking Ireland to Britain and mainland Europe—to Bray, just south of Dublin, takes about three hours. That the train is described as an “express” is a delightful irony. But never mind the time involved, the journey itself on a warm cloudless day is a pleasing vision of...