The Pont du Gard has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I had often seen it in pictures, but never in real. And I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this is not just a tourist attraction where you can take some pictures and then leave. It is a really interesting place …
La Roque Saint-Christophe is a kilometer-long gorge in the middle of a rock in Dordogne. It used to serve as homes from the time of the Neanderthals to the 16th century. Nowadays it’s open for visitors. There are some guided tours given that give the opportunity to learn more about the former life of the …
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Near the picturesque village of Les-Baux-de-Provence lies the Carrières de Lumières, a quarry where bauxite was once used for the construction of the villages in the area. Now it is an interesting site where you can enjoy a beautiful spectacle. Paintings come to life After buying a ticket you’ll walk through a door into …
In August 2019 I visited Dordogne for a few days. I stayed there in a wonderful chambre d’hôtes with a nice swimming pool. One of the indispensable activities to do in this region is taking a visit to the medieval city of Sarlat. In this article I will give you a number of tips and …
Last summer Maxime and I were away for a weekend in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a village in the Alpilles national park. The village is not far from the city of Avignon and we traveled to this region for a cycling race. Of course we also had to visit the beautiful village of Les-Baux-de-Provence and its castle. Build …
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The village of Grignan is located in the midst of lavender fields. It’s a nice little village with small streets, terraces and tourist shops. The village has been build on a hill, with the castle at the very top. The best period of the year to visit this castle is between mid-June and …
Mirmande is a small and cozy medieval village. It is located in the Drôme department and is part of the list of most beautiful villages in France. Back in the days The village has been build on a hill with at the top the church Saint-Foy which is build in the 12th century. …
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The Tour de Crest is a high tower which lays in the city of Crest in the Drôme department. The tower was used as a dungeon and was part of a fortress. The fortress has been removed and only the tower remains. The Tower has several rooms which you can visit. It’s also also a …
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 and where you’ll be able to find it. …
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 of those places. It’s the most beautiful preserved medieval city …
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