France – Argentan
Argentan is a historic town on the Orne River in Normandy. Founded as a frontier settlement during the Viking Age and later rebuilt by Henry I of England, it suffered severe damage in August 1944, during the Second World War.…
Travel journal
Our journey around Europe by motorhome, post by post and newest first: where we went, where we parked and what we thought.
France – Cabourg
We went to Cabourg because it offered two free motorhome parking areas and because I had read that it is a historic Belle Époque coastal town. We really liked the town. It boasts the longest European pedestrian seafront promenade, fantastic…
France – Honfleur
We went to Honfleur because I had read that it was one of the most beautiful towns in Normandy. It is well worth a visit. It serves as a fishing, commercial, and recreational port—all in one. The most impressive sights…
France – Fécamp
Fécamp is a city of art and history with several interesting buildings, including the Gothic Church of the Holy Trinity and the Benedictine Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece. We loved this palace and were most impressed by it. Strolling along the…
France – Criel-sur-Mer
Criel-sur-Mer boasts Europe's highest chalk cliffs (106 m at Mont Joli-Bois), along with historic architecture and natural sites. We went to see the cliffs, the small village, and the beautiful valley.
France – Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
We read that Saint-Valery-sur-Somme was one of the most beautiful towns in the Hauts-de-France region, so we headed there. It is a medieval port town notable for its ramparts and colourful fishermen's quarter. William the Conqueror set sail from here…
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France – Berck
Berck is a must-visit town on the Opal Coast, thanks to its sea lions. We headed there to see these impressive wild animals, and also because the motorhome area—located right next to the beach where the sea lions are found—is…
France – Neufchatel-Hardelot
Neufchâtel-Hardelot is a charming coastal town in the Pas-de-Calais department, famous for its lively Hardelot-Plage resort, surrounded by dunes and pine forests. We went there because it is very close to the Calais ferry and has a free motorhome area…
England – The Quarry Park
We set off early in the morning to take the motorhome for its vehicle inspection. At 9 a.m., Helen and Rob picked us up, and Helen decided we should visit The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury. Ben and I had been…
England – Much Wenlock
Helen and Rob took us to Much Wenlock, a beautiful medieval town that played a pivotal role in reviving the Olympic Games in the 19th century. It is the hometown of Dr William Penny Brookes, the founder of the modern…
England – Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth is a historic market town in Shropshire, split by the River Severn into two areas: High Town, situated atop a hill, and Low Town, located along the riverbank. We parked in Low Town. We went there on John's recommendation—Ben’s…
England – Windsor
We went to Windsor to see the castle—home to the British royal family for nearly 1,000 years—built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and extensively remodelled by later monarchs. The castle is impressive and dominates the town centre.…
