France
I am really rediscovering France. For a long time I avoided the country a bit. Too hot, too busy, messy, don’t speak English… but these experiences date back to my childhood. I have now visited this beautiful country several times in recent years and geez, soon I will just become a France fan! The authentic villages, the beautiful nature, the delicious food and the beautiful cities. I just can’t get enough of it. Since France is a large country, there is still a lot to discover in the coming years.
Be enchanted by the spectacular shows in Puy du Fou
24 September 2023
Be enchanted by the spectacular shows in Puy du Fou
Are you looking for a unique theme park in France where you can enjoy breathtaking shows and historical spectacles? Then Puy du Fou is definitely worth a visit. This special park is known for its impressive shows that take you to different worlds in different eras. Whether you like knights,…
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, must-see in Normandy
4 August 2023
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, must-see in Normandy
During my trip through Normandy I visit several places that have everything to do with D-Day. Think of the landing beaches of Normandy, museums and memorial monuments such as the impressive British Normandy Memorial. A place that I think I should definitely not miss is the Normandy American Cemetery and…
Visit the British Normandy Memorial at Gold Beach in Normandy
3 August 2023
Visit the British Normandy Memorial at Gold Beach in Normandy
In the hilly, picturesque Normandy you are confronted with it everywhere: many soldiers gave their lives here during the Second World War for our freedom. Something that should never be forgotten! They do this in a beautiful way in Normandy, by placing beautiful memorial monuments. The most recently placed memorial…
What to see in Bayeux, Normandy? Sights and tips
2 August 2023
What to see in Bayeux, Normandy? Sights and tips
Bayeux is a beautiful town in Normandy, in the Calvados department. The city is best known for the Bayeux Tapestry (Tapisserie de Bayeux) and for the immensely large Notre-Dame. So definitely check it out if you’re in the area. But apart from that, Bayeux is also a nice city to…
Pont-Audemer, the Venice of Normandy
2 August 2023
Pont-Audemer, the Venice of Normandy
Pont-Audemer is perhaps one of the biggest surprises on my journey through Normandy. The half-timbered houses in Pont-Audemer seem to be part of a fairytale setting. With the canals in between, it’s not hard to imagine what it was once like here when craftsmen were busy at work. A place…
A Journey to Brittany, cycle route through Brittany
31 July 2023
A Journey to Brittany, cycle route through Brittany
In the spring of 2023, a new cycle route in France will be finalised: A Journey to Brittany. This 500-kilometre route takes you in six stages, straight through Brittany along beautiful coastal strips and through beautiful nature. Do you like to go on a cycling holiday and do you like…
Beautiful Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, tips for a visit
24 September 2023
Beautiful Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, tips for a visit
In 1982, the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (Most Beautiful Villages in France) was founded in France. The French association aims to preserve and protect small picturesque villages in the country. It is also hoped that this will attract tourists to lesser-known regions in France. Villages that have…
19 things to do and see in Saint-Nazaire, France
1 September 2023
19 things to do and see in Saint-Nazaire, France
In Loire-Atlantique, on the north side of the river Loire, lies the city of Saint-Nazaire. Saint-Nazaire is best known for its shipbuilding but also has many nice places for a nice stay along the coast. Beautiful sandy beaches, cozy bays, museums, pleasant boulevards… you will find it all in Saint-Nazaire.…
What to do and see in Loire-Atlantique, highlights and tips
31 July 2023
What to do and see in Loire-Atlantique, highlights and tips
In western France, bordering Brittany, lies the beautiful Loire-Atlantique. The Loire-Atlantique department is part of the Pays de la Loire region and, as its name suggests, covers a large area along the Atlantic coast. You will find charming villages and towns, endless beaches, picturesque ports and good restaurants in Loire-Atlantique.…
Honfleur sights and tips, Normandy (France)
1 August 2023
Honfleur sights and tips, Normandy (France)
Picturesque harbor quays, charming cobbled streets and facades in all colors of the rainbow. You’ll find it all in Honfleur, an enchanting town in Normandy, on the south bank of the Seine. Honfleur is known for its rich history and is unique for its charm. It is a place that…
Where is the best place to photograph the Arc de Triomphe?
13 September 2023
Where is the best place to photograph the Arc de Triomphe?
Paris: city of love! Paris is littered with iconic monuments that have stood the test of time. The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre will immediately come to mind. The majestic Arc de Triomphe will also quickly pop into your head; a symbol of triumph and grandeur. Admiring this architectural masterpiece…
Granville: highlights and sights in Haute-Ville, the old town
3 August 2023
Granville: highlights and sights in Haute-Ville, the old town
Picturesque Granville is located on the west coast of Normandy in France. The city has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. There are therefore several historical sites and monuments. The most famous sight is the charming Haute-Ville. This old part of the city is completely surrounded by…
10 beautiful places, cities and villages in Normandy
3 August 2023
10 beautiful places, cities and villages in Normandy
Normandy is best known to many people for the landing beaches, where Allied troops came ashore to liberate Europe from the German occupation. But there is of course much more to see in this part of France. For example, Normandy has beautiful vast and hilly landscapes. Narrow country roads wind…
What to see in the Vaucluse: most beautiful villages and sights
22 September 2023
What to see in the Vaucluse: most beautiful villages and sights
The Vaucluse is a department in the French region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, popularly known as Provence. In the middle of the Vaucluse, stretching from west to east, lies the Luberon mountain range (Petit Luberon and Grand Luberon). In the north you will find the foothills of Monts de Vaucluse, part of…
Discover the old town of Aix-en-Provence, highlights and tips
22 September 2023
Discover the old town of Aix-en-Provence, highlights and tips
The charming city of Aix-en-Provence is located in the south of France. Historic buildings, cobbled streets, hidden squares with sunny terraces and lively markets. You will find it all in Aix-en-Provence! The city of a thousand fountains also has excellent gastronomy and thermal springs. No fewer than 30,000 of the…
Roussillon in Luberon, highlights ands tips
31 July 2023
Roussillon in Luberon, highlights ands tips
In the French Vaucluse you will find the extraordinary village of Roussillon. This richly colored village owes its warm colors to ochre, a raw material that is present in the ground in large numbers in the area. As a result, people flock not only to the idyllic streets of Rousillon…
Strolling around the market in picturesque French Aups
31 July 2023
Strolling around the market in picturesque French Aups
On our way to Les Gorges du Verdon, we drive through the town of Aups. Located 57 km from Frejus and 24 km from Lac de Sainte-Croix, Aups is considered the southern gateway to the Verdon.
Les Gorges du Verdon; fabulously beautiful part of France
31 July 2023
Les Gorges du Verdon; fabulously beautiful part of France
We find Les Gorges du Verdon some 100 km inland from the Côte d'Azur (Frejus) in the vast limestone plateau of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Millions of years it took the Verdon to....
