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Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval

Some time ago I visited the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval. It’s an extraordinary, artistic and creative castle. There are so many details to see as well as funny texts and animals. In this article I will tell you more about the ‘palace’, the creator …

Short city tour of Valence

  Valence is a city to visit by foot. There are several spots to see and if you want to make it a day trip you can dive into the shops and relax in the park or on one of the terraces. In this article …

  As I child I would visit France with my parents, brother and sister. I loved visiting old caves, castles and so on. I think it’s super interesting to learn  about the way people have lived in the past. The city of Carcassonne is one …

What to do at Hyeres

  Hyères is a town situated at the Mediterranean sea, in the far south of France. And when you follow the road a little but more to the south you’ll arrive at the peninsula of Giens (presqu’île de Giens). Here, the water is incredibly clear …

Cascade de la Vis is about an hour’s drive north of Montpellier. It’s a beautiful waterfall with clear water in which you’ll be able to swim and relax in the sun. At both sides are stones, flatten by the water of the river, which makes …

Visiting Chateau de Crussol

Chateau de Crussol is a castle ruin from the 12th century. When you visit the city of Valence you’ll be able to see the castle at the top of the hill of the Ardeche mountains.   About the castle The castle was initially made of …

Gold panning in France

      Did you think that gold panning and searching for gold was only possible in countries like Africa? Think again! Gold panning in France is fun! And yes, you can find real, pure gold as well as gem stones. I admit, you won’t …

Le Petit Colorado Provencal

In the center of Provence, in the Vaucluse department is a special part of nature: Le Petit Colorado Provencal. I myself was there in 2012 during a summer vacation. And it was very impressive! I did not expect to find anything like this in France …

Hi! I am Lisette and writer  behind Traveltipsfrance.com

As a child I came to France every summer and in the beginning of 2018 decided to move to France. With my site I aim to inspire everyone that wants to travel or move to France.

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