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Our journey around Europe by motorhome, post by post and newest first: where we went, where we parked and what we thought.
Palencia is a city in the Community of Castilla y León that dates back to the 11th century. A small provincial capital located halfway between Burgos and Valladolid. It has a historic, pedestrian and lively centre. Abundant green areas and…
Burgos, a provincial capital in Spain’s autonomous community of Castile and León, is marked by its intact medieval architecture. Its most recognizable landmark is the French Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, whose 3 main doorways are flanked by ornamented bell…
Pamplona is the capital of Navarre province in northern Spain. It’s best known for the Running of the Bulls (Feast of San Fermín) in July. During this legendary multiday festival, daredevil runners lead bulls through the city streets. A major…
Vieux-Boucau is in Las Landes and is the place most frequented by Basques. The town has a lake with access to the sea, shops, bars and restaurants, and a beach where they come to surf with fine dunes.
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
