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 … Read the story...
Category: France
The longest railway tunnel in the world under construction in the Alps
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 … Read the story...
A top destination in France: Bordeaux is much more than wine
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 … Read the story...
French capital Paris joins the club of cities where cyclists outnumber cars
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 … Read the story...
Collioure in South France is an adorable, stylish Mediterranean town
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 … Read the story...
Pretty medieval town of Colmars (almost) in the middle of nowhere in the French Alps
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 … Read the story...
A natural wonder in France: the Circle of Gavarnie
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 … Read the story...
How to check in to a fully automated caravan site in France
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 … Read the story...
Travel guide to Nice and Riviera shows the best places to visit in the coastal region of Provence, France
People who haven’t visited the French Riviera may think that places like Cannes, Monaco, or Saint Tropez, are towns of celebrities, yachts, beaches with restaurants, and … Read the story...
Tips for first time visitors to the French Riviera and Nice
There is so much to see and to do on the southeast Mediterranean coast of France, also known as Cote d’Azur or Riviera, that travelers who land there for the first time may have problems on deciding what to do. … Read the story...
In France, beach-goers don’t have to carry books along, library is open on the beach
The district of Seine Maritime on northern France has invented a fabulous way to delight people who like to spend time on region’s many beaches. In July and August, 12 mini libraries are established on the beaches of towns and … Read the story...
Tour de France in Europe is the world’s biggest cycling race, but which cities are the most bicycle-friendly in the world?
The Tour de France is regarded as the world’s biggest sports event when measured by the number of spectators who are watching the race live where it happens. Professional road cyclists race for three weeks in July along a route … Read the story...