Treasure of Vix

 We visited Burgundy two weeks ago and as usual we spent time visiting museums, charming villages, sampling the local food and drinking wine. One of the visits we planned was to Châtillon-sur-Seine and the treasure of Vix. Now I had seen images of the vase and burial pieces, but like Sutton Hoo I was unprepared into how fabulous it was. The vase stands at 1.64m (5.4ft) and has the most fantastic carving and motifs surrounding the handles and rim. The gold Torc is also incredible, with the finest gold working I have seen on a la Tene period piece. The burial representation also was fantastic especially the reconstruction of the chariot wheels. The museum also houses a large number of Roman period pieces and items of Marshal Marmont who was locally born and is also buried in Châtillon-sur-Seine. 

I would certainly encourage you to visit this museum, it is a real gem. 

Omaha Beach Wargame and Tours 2025

  This years Omaha Beach Tour and Wargame 

Three nights accomodation, one full 10 hour  day fully guided, a private tour for one to four guests 10 klms of touring, beach, gun emplacements, one museum and the cemetery. 

One day Wargame, we Wargame a section of Omaha beach and inland using 20mm miniatures on specifically built terrain and landing craft. 

For your dream Wargames holiday Book Here for July and August 2025 

“Walk the battlefield in the morning, Wargame in the afternoon” 

From Caesar to WW2

Mayenne, France 

 Falaise Pocket Tour 2025

A full guided 10 hour day, We follow the route of the US 1st infantry, 90th Infantry,  2e division Blindée  to the positions on the south side of the pocket driving north to Argentan Normandy from Mayenne, Pays de Loire. We then switch over to follow the Canadians and Polish routes to close the pocket. We complete the day with a 3 course dinner in the spa town of Bagnolles de l’Orne, before retiring to the chateau in Mayenne. 

Available dates in July, August and September Book or enquire here 

Winter Wargames Escape Plan 

It’s a dull time of year, my insightful wife has suggested we gather for all day wargaming! 

Escape winter with our all day wargaming escape plan 

225€ per day, Bed, Breakfast, Wargaming 

Add meals- transfers - touring, if you want to brave the elements 

This winter book a two to five night holiday at the warm and cozy L’Hotel de Hercé in the Loire. 

Come by yourself, with a mate or your partner (we will spoil her) in one of our 4 star guest rooms. 

Winter Wargame with convivial company 

Play with one of our thirty two 28mm and 20mm armies from Caesar to Cold War, plus our wide selection of board games. 

For full details contact us and book here