Gujan-Mestras is a commune in the Gironde department, in southwestern France and the capital of oysters. Its coast extends from east to west for 7 km and comprises 7 oyster ports, from the port of Hume to the port of la Mole. With its colourful huts, oyster farmers and oyster tastings, each port has its authenticity and changes with the […]
Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The city is known for its numerous national historical monuments dating from the 12th century onward. One of the most well-known is the 33 m Keep of Pons, which is the city’s official symbol. Where to stay We stayed at the Municipal Camping (45.577301, -0.554513 lat, long) 5 minutes […]
Nantes, a city on the Loire River in the Upper Brittany region of western France, has a long history as a port and industrial centre. It’s home to the restored, medieval Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. The castle is now a local history museum with multimedia exhibits, as well as a walkway atop […]
Rochefort-en-Terre is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Rochefort-en-Terre is a designated “Petite Cité de Caractère” and one of the most beautiful towns in France. The medieval chateau in the town was the home of American painter Alfred Klotses. Where to stay We stayed in the caravan area (47.699699, -2.33364 lat, long), a vast parking […]
Dinan is a town in Brittany, northwest France. It’s known for its medieval ramparts, cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. It was founded in the 10th century and 14th century it was one of the most prosperous cities in Brittany and listed as one of the most beautiful towns in France. Where to stay We stayed at the Municipal Camping (48.447201, […]
A magical island topped by a gravity-defying abbey, the Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay count among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. Where to stay We stayed at Camping Les Galentes (48.614772, -1.509017 lat, long) inside of the barrier to […]
Avranches, the town of La Manche, in Normandy, takes place on the southern coast of the department, in the heart of the Avranchin country. The one called the City of Manuscripts is facing the bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Avranches was largely destroyed during the Second World War, due to the Allied bombings of July 7, 1944. Once rebuilt after the […]
Barfleur is a fishing village in the English Channel. Member of the Association of Most Beautiful Villages of France, Barfleur has preserved other historical heritage elements. Its cultural vitality, port of “postcards”, and the beauty of its landscapes, make the small town a significant tourist pole of the Cotentin. Fishin remains one of the centers of activity of the small […]
Caen is a port city and capital of Calvados department in northern France’s Normandy region. Its centre features the Château de Caen, a circa 1060 castle built by William the Conqueror. Caen is a vivacious city, ten minutes from the beaches. Where to Stay We stayed at Caen Aire (49.197166, 0.380895 lat, long) next to the Caen Memorial. It has […]
Étretat is a town on the north coast of France. It’s known for the striking rock formations carved out of its white cliffs, including the Porte d’Aval arch and L’Aiguille (the Needle), a pillar rising from the sea. It is also famous because Monet painted many pictures of the town. We stayed at the Municipal Camping (49.70067, 0.215385 lat, long) […]
