We stopped in Carrión de los Condes in the province of Palencia because it was on our way to León, and we were surprised by its beauty and the large number of pilgrims who were in the town on the Camino de Santiago. The town is very small and has many medieval monuments to see, and an old town where […]
Miranda de Ebro is a city in the province of Burgos in the autonomous community of Castile and León. We were surprised by the fairly large and modern city, with a bridge crossing into the old town, where the Plaza de España is located, with the town hall and the 16th-century Church of Santa María. This part of town also […]
We went to Llodio in the Basque Country to visit my cousin Luis Miguel and his family, and discovered it’s the second-largest city in the province of Álava. It’s nestled between mountains and crossed by the Nervión River, so the landscape is beautiful. It is very lively with many bars, restaurants, and a park in the centre, combining the rural […]
We finally decided to visit Biarritz, which we always skipped, and to our surprise, we loved it. It’s only 35 kilometres from the Spanish border, and I always thought it was an expensive and very touristy town, but it’s beautiful, with the cutest little fishing port we’ve ever seen. The best thing to do is walk along the beaches until […]
Biscarrosse-Beach is a coastal town located midway along the Atlantic coast of the Landes. It surprised us with its vast beach featuring dunes and pine forests, as well as its lively town, which boasts surf schools, an evening seafood market, and numerous seafront bars and restaurants. Where to stay We stayed at the 4* Campéole Plage Sud campsite (44.440498, -1.2458 […]
We ended up in Mosnac by chance, as we weren’t able to stay in Saintes as we had planned. Mosnac is a small town next to a river where people go fishing. It has a beautiful church, a town hall and a post office. We couldn’t find any shops nearby, but they brought us bread to the campsite. A room […]
We went to Niort in western France, not knowing what to expect, and we were pleasantly surprised. It’s a fairly large city with many historic medieval buildings and a 12th- and 13th-century castle. It’s very pretty because the Sèvre River runs through the city, with beautiful views. It also has a square in the old town where the central market […]
La Flèche is a small village on the banks of the Loir River. You can stroll along the river and reach the village. Once there, the views are breathtaking, truly beautiful, with the Carmelite Castle on one side, part of which is now used as an exhibition hall. The village is famous for its military academy and its zoo, which […]
Famous for its 24-hour car race, Le Mans pleasantly surprised us with its combination of modern life and historical heritage. Its old town, with its medieval streets and half-timbered houses, is beautiful, and St. Julian’s Cathedral is a stunning Gothic cathedral. Where to stay We stayed at the new Quai Louis Blanc RV park (48.013286, -0.199356 lat, long), which is […]
Alençon is a town in southern Normandy, and is surrounded by natural parks and bordered by the Sarthe River. It is a beautiful place. We were surprised by the castle, which you suddenly stumble upon and is quite impressive. It’s known for its lacemaking traditions, dating back to the 17th century, and for being the birthplace of Saint Therese. Also […]
