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 Olympic movement. We really liked its medieval, Georgian, and Victorian architecture—especially the old town hall. What to see There is […]
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 stepfather—and loved it. It has a charming bridge and a Cliff Railway—the oldest and steepest in England. We just had […]
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. We loved the charming cobblestone streets, flanked by historic buildings, cute pubs, and unique shops. Where to stay We parked […]
Our first stop in England was Canterbury, just a 20-minute drive away. Canterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its cathedral, its abbey, and its Roman city walls. We really liked the city; it was full of life and had lovely narrow streets. Our favourite spot was the Cathedral Square. What disappointed us was that the cathedral isn’t […]
We went to Calais to catch the ferry to England, celebrate Ben’s birthday, and enjoy the beach. Calais Beach is a very popular summer destination, featuring a kilometre of fine sand, a scenic promenade, and modern recreational facilities. A highlight is the Calais Dragon—a huge mechanical dragon that breathes fire and water and moves along the seafront and the lighthouse. […]
We headed to the Grand-Fort-Philippe area, as it is located right next to the beach. Situated at the mouth of the River Aa, where it meets the North Sea, the location offers the chance to explore historical sites, a major nature reserve, and several museums. What we enjoyed most was the Platier d’Oye National Nature Reserve, which is home to […]
Aire-sur-la-Lys is very similar to Arras, but we liked it better. It is a charming town steeped in history, featuring a UNESCO World Heritage belfry, impressive Flemish architecture, and beautiful canals. Where to stay We stayed at the town’s motorhome area (50.643972, 2.407624 lat, long), located right by the lovely harbour and just a 10-minute walk from the town centre. […]
We went to Arras because it was an hour away from Calais, situated by a beautiful canal. What we liked best were its impressive 17th-century Flemish Baroque-style squares. Arras is also famous for its underground wartime tunnels, but we didn’t see any of them. Where to stay We stayed at the Arras Vallée de la Scarpe motorhome area (50.297443, 2.775713 […]
We went to Saint-Quentin because it had a municipal campsite; it was expected to be warm, and the municipal swimming pool was nearby. When we arrived, it turned out we’d already been there; the woman at the campsite recognised us. Anyway, we saw the town hall square, which is beautiful, but we couldn’t really appreciate it because a festival had […]
Châlons-en-Champagne is a historic town with UNESCO World Heritage sites, picturesque canals along the Marne River, and local Champagne cellars. What we liked most were the Collegiate Church, the Cathedral, and the town hall square, which is very pretty. But we didn’t see a single vineyard in the entire Champagne region. Ben said we weren’t in Champagne. Where to stay […]
