Villingen-Schwenningen is located right in front of the natural landscape of the Black Forest and offers everything that distinguishes a small metropolis. It is a rather strange “city” created in 1972. It has a compact historic centre with numerous places of interest from its origins in the original history of the Grand Duchy of Baden. Where to stay We stayed […]
Freiburg im Breisgau, a vibrant university city in the Black Forest of southwestern Germany, is known for its mild climate and reconstructed medieval old town, crisscrossed by picturesque streams. Freiburg celebrated its 900th anniversary as a city in 2020 and the pedestrian area of the old town is full of fascinating buildings. It has an international reputation as Germany’s “green […]
Colmar is a fairytale city in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, near the border with Germany. Its old town has cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. Colmar apparently inspired the town in the Disney film Beauty and the Beast. It was the last city in France liberated at the end of World War II […]
Located at the southern exit of Colmar, Eguisheim has been ranked as “One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France” since 2003 and won the title of “France’s Favourite Village” in 2013 on a TV show. This charmingly small, typical Alsatian village features brightly coloured old houses with pointed roofs and half-timbered facades. It’s like a fairy tale! Where to […]
Mulhouse is the creative centre of Alsace. Its proximity to Germany and Switzerland has influenced its historical heritage: museums, monuments and dynamism. Several museums dedicated to automobiles, trains and textiles pay tribute to its industrial soul. Where to stay We stayed at Camping de I’lll (47.734699, 7.32427 lat, long) 2 km from the centre, about 20 minutes walk. The campsite […]
Besançon is a city in eastern France, near the border with Switzerland. The old town is located in a horseshoe-shaped bend on the banks of the Doubs River. The sprawling citadel of Besançon stands on a hill and is home to 3 museums, a zoo and 600-metre-long walls. Where to stay We stayed in the city’s motorhome area (47.237061, 6.016338 […]
The historical-artistic city of Dole forms a harmonious whole, with its canals, houses and the collegiate church that dominates the town. The well-preserved historic centre of Dole has been declared a protected area. Where to stay We stayed in the town’s motorhome park (47.089904, 5.497114). It is a free parking lot, in the city, in front of little Venice and […]
Beaune is a historical-artistic city with an exceptional heritage, the capital of Burgundy wines. Surrounded by ancient walls, it is considered the centre of the Burgundian wine business. Where to stay We stayed in the city’s Municipal Area (47.017384, 4.836396 lat, long), which is quite large and costs 8.70 euros per day or 17.50 euros for two days. We stayed […]
Classified as a green holiday resort, the town of Pont-de-Vaux now attracts many visitors eager to discover its natural and architectural heritage. Pont-de-Vaux also has a fishing pond and a port that opens the doors to almost 1,200 kilometres of navigable waterways in Burgundy. Where to stay We stayed at Camping Le Champ d’été (46.4296, 4.93312 lat, long) beside the […]
Serrières with 1100 inhabitants, is located in the Ardèche department. Populated since the Roman conquest, the small town still has traces of the Gallo-Roman era. Where to stay We stayed in the town’s Camping-Car Aire (45.312459, 4.773347 lat, long) which is free and next to the Rhône River, a very beautiful place with herons and swans. It has a good […]
