This time, I decided to travel to Montpellier by train. It proved to be the right choice. The main train station Saint-Roch is next to the historic city center. I could walk to the hotel, and then later explore the … Read >
In the southern France, not far from the Mediterranean Sea nor from the Pyrenees mountain range, the walled town of Carcassonne continues to amaze visitors as it has done for two thousand years. The fortified walls protect medieval houses, a Gothic church and an ancient castle that all can be … Read >
The famous El Camino ends in the city of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain, but there are multiple towns where hikers and pilgrims can start the journey. Perhaps the most renowned start town is Saint Jean Pied de Port in the French Basque country at the foothills of the … Read >
Both France and Italy have started a massive construction project that will produce the longest railway tunnel in the world. The 57.5 km long tunnel is being excavated in the Alps, under Mont Cenis mountain. The railway line from Lyon to Turin dives into the tunnel … Read >
If you are planning a trip to Bordeaux, you probably have some interest or connection to wine because that’s what made the city famous across the world. And even if you don’t have any interest in wine, Bordeaux is a remarkable destination to visit. Take a look at Bordeaux’s key … Read >
Many people may see images of the legendary bicycle race the Tour of France in their mind if you mention cycling and Paris, but the news is that on the busy streets of the French capital cycling has become so popular that there are more … Read >
Although Nice and the French Riviera coast certainly are more famous travel destinations than Collioure, this small town shows a lot of style. If you follow the Mediterranean coastline in France towards Spain, you will find Collioure just before the border between two countries.… Read >
Traveling in Europe often comes with surprises, especially in countries with rich history and varying landscape. Recently, our mission was to explore the high Alps in France (which we did, and it was a breathtaking experience), but little did we know that we would stumble upon a medieval town in … Read >
Southern France features plenty of destinations worth visiting, for instance, the city of Nice and the Riviera coast, Avignon, Lourdes, and St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The mighty mountain range of Pyrenees has many breathtaking places, and one of them is the Circle of Gavarnie, … Read >
In summer, many traditional campsites in France are fully booked when families stay weeks in a site they know and love. Motorhome sites near well-known sights tend to be crowded as well, but perhaps there is more space on the mountains? With that in mind, we turned our campervan towards … Read >
