In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites Taking flight in a hot air balloon in the Dordogne-Périgord A hot air balloon ride is often on peoples’ bucket lists when they travel to France. I took a flight in the Loire Valley… Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites Excursion To France’s Alcatraz: Château d’If Check out this prison on an island in the Mediterranean Sea not far from Marseille’s old port. It is reminiscent of the federal penitentiary… Continue Reading →
In Active Experiences/ Outdoor Experiences/ Sites A Guide To Cycling On Île de Ré For years I had heard about the French flocking to Ile de Ré as it is an ideal seaside resort with excellent beaches and… Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites Why You Should Line Up For Tickets To Font de Gaume Cave When I was travelling in the Dordogne, everyone I talked to kept saying, “You have to see this place! But get there early!” Little… Continue Reading →
In Active Experiences/ Outdoor Experiences Bike Ride Along The Canal du Midi From Carcassonne I had always wanted to bike along the Canal du Midi in the Languedoc region of southern France; however, in my initial research, I… Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites A Unique Cave Experience In The Dordogne Valley: Gouffre de Padirac When you travel to France there are many caves to visit. I’ve seen some great ones including Lascaux IV in the Dordogne, and Caverne… Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites Journey On “The Little Yellow Train” To See The Pyrénées How do you decide where to travel in France? For me, it’s the photos. In travel magazines, like National Geographic Traveler, I see stunning… Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites Wine And Relaxation At Château Autignac When unique experiences in France can be combined with a stay at a stylish, luxurious French château, then it’s a bonus. I had just… Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences Day’s Outing To Marseille Via the Scenic Train Côte Bleue If you are looking to do a day’s outing to Marseille when you are in Provence, take the train—the Train Côte Bleue (the Blue… Continue Reading →
