Whatever the season, Paris is a city to be adored. With its grand boulevards, sidewalk cafés, and unmistakable sense of style, Paris invites you to slow down and notice the details — the architecture, the history, the rhythm of daily life. We’ve returned to Paris many times over the years, and each visit feels different. …
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Two Gems of Northern France: Brittany meets Normandy
It’s no secret that we love France and have spent much time travelling around its various regions. Two places we have often returned to, on the west coast of France is Brittany and Normandy. With stays at our two favourites from our previous trips, the famous town of Saint-Malo and the historic beauty of Mont …
Five Week Europe Itinerary – London to Barcelona by Train
Are you ready to embark on a month-long European adventure, savouring each moment as you journey from London to Barcelona? When good friends contacted us for itinerary suggestions for London to Barcelona, we were happy to put pen to paper with a slow travel itinerary. Their specifics were France and Spain, two fantastic destinations with …
France’s Best Travel Destinations: Where to Go and Why
France is one of Europe’s most rewarding countries to explore — but with so many regions, cities, and landscapes, deciding where to go can feel overwhelming. From elegant capitals and Roman cities to coastal villages, wine regions, and countryside shaped by centuries of history, France offers extraordinary variety within relatively short distances. This guide to …
Inspiring Destinations – Albi, France
Albi, France Albi is a town on the Tarn River in southern France, northeast of Toulouse. In 2010, the medieval city centre was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Dominating the skyline is the 13th-century, red-brick Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, a Gothic landmark with large interior frescoes, including the dramatic “Last Judgment.” Begun in 1282 and under …
Inspiring Destinations – Marseille, France
Marseille, France Marseille is a port city in southern France and has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 BC. France’s second-biggest city is also the oldest with more than 1500 years of history. For a walking guide to the city, check out our Self-Guided City Walk …
Inspiring Destinations – Dijon, France
Dijon, France Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region in eastern France. It is highly regarded for its vineyards, diverse architecture ranging from Gothic to Art Deco, and wonderful Dijon Mustard. Dijon was once a Roman settlement named Divio, located on the road between Lyon and Paris. For a walking guide to the …
Inspiring Destinations – Colmar, France
Colmar, France There are some destinations that leave you breathless no matter how many times you visit. Colmar in the pretty Alsace region of France is one of those places. We have been to Colmar three times and each time we are awestruck by the colorful half-timber buildings that are the feature of the city. …
Inspiring Destinations – Lyon, France
Lyon, France Lyon is the third-largest city in France after Paris and Marseille, although when you are wandering the streets of the old town you wouldn’t know it was a large city. Climb the hill and visit La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière. The views from the Fourviere Hill are magnificent. It was the capital …
12 Beautiful Villages on the South Coast of France
Villages in the south of France instantly bring to mind blue skies, sparkling Mediterranean water, and slow days spent wandering cobbled streets between cafés and markets. This guide shares 12 of the most beautiful villages and small towns on the south coast of France, from colourful harbour towns to medieval hill villages best explored at …
