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Honfleur, France

Apr 21, 2020 | France

Honfleur is a pretty harbour town in the northern French region of Normandy. It sits on the southern bank of the Seine estuary, just across the water from Le Havre.

Brântome (Dordogne) France

Aug 21, 2019 | France

One of the most stunning locations we have been to is the little town of Brântome in the Dordogne, France. It is unbelievably picturesque.

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence

Jun 1, 2019 | France

With its Idyllic riverside setting and antique shopping, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is another dream destination on our trip to Provence.

The wonderful sights smell and sounds of Saint Remy de Provence Market

May 29, 2019 | France

Arriving at the market by 10am, it was in full swing. The sound of a saxophone filled the air as we approached one of the squares where a jazz/ blues band had set up, and we paused a while to listen.

Saint Remy de Provence

May 25, 2019 | France

The town of Saint Remy is very picturesque, and as you stroll around, you get the overwhelming feeling that you are in the heart of Provence.

Explore Les-Baux-de-Provence – Beautiful hilltop village

May 25, 2019 | France

Les Baux de Provence Les-Baux-de-Provence is another picturesque medieval village in Provence set...

The Magic of Carrières de Lumières in Provence

May 24, 2019 | France

It really is an amazing experience as its interesting to see art can be shown in so many different ways. Art lovers will enjoy it fully, but even if you are not an art lover, you cannot fail to be attracted by the way the show has been created, and the great atmosphere it creates.

Spring 2019 Trip

Apr 19, 2019 | France

Our 12th 3-month trip didn’t get off to a great start. It started to go wrong just half an hour in when we suddenly came to a standstill in traffic on the M25

Cider & Dragon Festival, Merville-Franceville-Plage

Sep 21, 2018 | France

As we walked into town we were transported back into another world of heroic fantasy and history. The medieval market lining the streets seemed to go on for miles all around the town.

Wimereux, Cote d’Opale, France

Mar 27, 2018 | France

What we like about this town is the lovely long promenade you can walk along which is dotted with restaurants, bars and hotels. It has a wide sand and pebble beach which the children couldn’t wait to get on

Carcassonne, France

Oct 1, 2017 | France

Carcassonne is a stunning location bursting with history and a world heritage site not to be missed. It is really breathtaking as you approach it with the wall around the city and turrets everywhere like a fairytale castle.

Vizille & Grenoble, France

May 1, 2017 | France

The Chateau in Vizille is pretty impressive and houses the museum of the French Revolution. A bonus was that it was free admission, which makes a nice change. It is an interesting museum which is spread over several floors. Although it was all in French we enjoyed looking at the large-scale paintings evoking the era which followed the logical thread of the historical sequence of events.