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 …
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Travel France: 25 Amazing Destinations not to miss
When we were putting together our travel plan for France, our eyes were opened to many beautiful cities, towns and villages. Whether we visit well-known cities like Paris or Lyon. Or beautiful old towns like Uzes or Perouges. Even villages like our second home in Fontenoy le Chateau. France has become a familiar travel destination. Initially, …
Inspiring Destinations – Montpellier, France
Montpellier, France Located 10km inland from the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier is the capital of the Hérault department in southern France. The city was founded when 2 hamlets were combined and a castle and walls built around them. The city was first mentioned in documents in 985AD. After the War of Religions in the 16th century, …
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
When you mention the villages on the south coast of France, images of blue skies, sparkling water, and beautiful beaches spring to mind. You can imagine yourself sipping wine and absorbing the sun’s rays while contemplating your next French cuisine. These are just some of the reasons you’ll love exploring the beautiful villages on the …
How to See the Best of Montpellier like a Local
Are you once again planning your trip to France? Excited to be visiting Paris with the idea of exploring further. Because France offers an abundance of beautiful countryside, quiet villages and historic places. No wonder the hardest thing is trying to decide where to spend your time. But if you have decided to head south …