France Archives - Round About Europe in a Motorhome https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/category/destinations/france/ Our travels around Europe in a Motorhome Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:13:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/RAE-Squarelogo-150x150.jpeg France Archives - Round About Europe in a Motorhome https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/category/destinations/france/ 32 32 Menton: A Fusion of French and Italian Elegance https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/things-to-do-in-menton/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:56 +0000 https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=11789 The sight of the beautiful beach with its stunning, crystal-clear turquoise waters was breathtaking. The natural beauty of Menton's coastline is incredibly inspiring.

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]]> Discover the Artistic Charm of Mougins https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/a-cultural-journey-through-the-cote-dazur/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:04:25 +0000 https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=11729 The old village of Mougins is steeped in art and culture. Mougins is a haven for art enthusiasts, boasting a vibrant art scene with galleries showcasing a myriad of artworks and its streets adorned with beautiful sculptures, all of which contribute to the village's enchanting allure.

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]]> A Day in Sainte Suzanne, France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/a-day-in-sainte-suzanne-france/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:16:46 +0000 https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=11509 Explore the medieval marvel of Sainte Suzanne. Discover its rich history, captivating architecture, and scenic beauty in the heart of France's Mayenne region.

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]]> Montsoreau, France’s Hidden Treasures https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/montsoreau-frances-hidden-treasures/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:11:56 +0000 https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=11454 Explore the timeless charm of Montsoreau, France, nestled along the picturesque Loire River. Immerse yourself in hisotry with a visit to the Renaissance chateau and troglodyte caves. Indulge in exquisite local wines and savour the tranquility of this enchanting village.

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]]> A Brush with Beauty: Exploring Claude Monet’s House and Gardens https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/a-brush-with-beauty-exploring-claude-monets-house-and-gardens/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:54:26 +0000 https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=11392 Explore the enchanting world of Monet's garden & house. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours, serene lakes, and iconic Japanese Bridge that inspired the masterpieces of this legendary artist.

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]]> Puy du Fou: A Spectacular Journey Through Time https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/puy-du-fou/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:00:06 +0000 http://61p.876.mytemp.website/?p=11055 Step into the enchanting world of Puy du Fou, where history comes alive through breathtaking spectacles and captivating performances. Explore this award-winning historical theme park, filled with epic shows, immersive experiences, and thrilling adventures that will leave you in awe. Discover a journey through time like no other at Puy du Fou.

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]]> Nantes, France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/nantes-france-2/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:43:03 +0000 https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=10878 Nantes, France: A vibrant City of Art, History and Culture

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]]> Le Touquet, France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/le-touquet-france/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:32:04 +0000 http://61p.876.mytemp.website/?p=10923 Le Touquet, France: A vibrant City of Art, History and Recreation

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]]> Honfleur, France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/honfleur-france/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:45:25 +0000 http://61p.876.mytemp.website/?p=10575 Honfleur, France is a pretty harbour town in the northern French region of Normandy.

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]]> Brântome (Dordogne) France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/brantome-dordogne-france/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:23:31 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=10004 One of the most stunning locations we have been to is the little town of Brântome in the Dordogne, France. It is unbelievably picturesque.

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]]> L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/lisle-sur-la-sorgue-provence/ Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:49:40 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=8594 With its Idyllic riverside setting and antique shopping, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is another dream destination on our trip to Provence.

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]]> The wonderful sights smell and sounds of Saint Remy de Provence Market https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/the-wonderful-sights-smell-and-sounds-of-saint-remy-de-provence-market/ Wed, 29 May 2019 18:22:30 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=8569 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.

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]]> Saint Remy de Provence https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/saint-remy-de-provence/ Sat, 25 May 2019 17:36:49 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=8367 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.

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]]> Explore Les-Baux-de-Provence – Beautiful hilltop village https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/explore-les-baux-de-provence-beautiful-hilltop-village/ Sat, 25 May 2019 09:30:48 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=8225 The post Explore Les-Baux-de-Provence – Beautiful hilltop village appeared first on Round About Europe in a Motorhome.

]]> The Magic of Carrières de Lumières in Provence https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/the-magic-of-carrieres-de-lumieres-in-provence/ Fri, 24 May 2019 18:46:40 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=8174 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.

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]]> Spring 2019 Trip https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/spring-2019-trip/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:11:01 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=7636 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

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]]> Cider & Dragon Festival, Merville-Franceville-Plage https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/cider-dragon-festival-merville-franceville-plage/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:39:03 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=6962 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. 

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]]> Wimereux, Cote d’Opale, France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/wimereux-cote-dopale-france/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 18:31:24 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=4116 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

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]]> Carcassonne, France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/carcassonne-france/ Sun, 01 Oct 2017 11:04:12 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=3970 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.

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]]> Vizille & Grenoble, France https://roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/vizille-grenoble-france/ Mon, 01 May 2017 22:08:22 +0000 https://www.roundabouteuropeinamotorhome.co.uk/?p=3740 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. 

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