Avignon has an impressive historic centre protected by UNESCO, there are essentially five sites: the Papal Palace, Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral, the Pont d’Avignon, the Petit Palais and the ramparts. These, then,Continue reading

Brittany is a must for anyone who spends a longer stint in France than a simple sojourn in Paris. Whether you’re looking for medieval towns, coastal walks, or a quietContinue reading

Fougères, with its characteristic castle founded in 1020, still has its original charm. Take a little stroll through the old town, with its lively café and restaurant terraces. The half-timbered housesContinue reading

Dinan was the surprise of my last trip to Brittany, I didn’t expect to see such a beauty (after being in Mont Saint Michel). With its almost three kilometers ofContinue reading

Rennes, known for its university and cultural dynamism, unites reason with the heart to become lively, leisurely and surprising. Its collection of historic streets, its majestic facades or perhaps aContinue reading

Nantes, a city nestled in the Loire estuary, 55 km from the ocean, stretches between the confluence of the waters of the river and the ocean. The castle of theContinue reading

The facades and towers that emerge from the fortifications give to Saint-Malo its characteristic silhouette. To approach the city of Saint-Malo, the first thing to do is to walk theContinue reading

You’ve probably seen photos before: a dramatic-looking rock jutting out of the sea, with mythical Gothic buildings clinging to its sides… this fairy-tale setting is Mont Saint Michel, a tidal island locatedContinue reading

Loire Valley is one of the most famous spots to visit in France, this is my Top 5 Loire Castle to visit. The castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, Sully-sur-Loire, Angers, andContinue reading