Hidden Gem: La Vallée du Célé
The Célé Valley (or la Vallée du Célé), in the Occitanie region is one of the most picturesque yet least touristy places we’ve discovered in France. Though we enjoy “les plus beaux villages” along with all of the other travelers, it somehow feels extra special to happen upon these types of hidden gems.
An immersive photo festival in Brittany
La Gacilly Photo Festival—an entire village is transformed into an open-air gallery where incredible photographs are blown up to cover entire buildings, walls, gardens and forests throughout the town.
Top spots on the Normandy coast
From Étretat to the Cotentin Penisula, there are so many wonderfully varied destinations to discover in Normandy. I’ve included my top spots that we visited along the coast.
The Best Destinations for a Basque Country Road Trip
If you’re looking for the best places to stop on a French Basque Country road trip, look no further. We’ve got the quintessential places to go as well as some hidden gems.
Our favorite swimming spot in the Cevennes
Shhh… keep this secret swimming spot between us! It’s heaven on earth.
Hidden Gem: La Vallée de L'Orb
A tucked away treasure, the Vallée d’Orb is a true gem in the Haut-Languedoc Natural Regional Park. I’m sharing 3 of my favorites discoveries in the area.
Discovering a magical plateau in the Pyrénées
A secret spot we found in the Pyrenees Atlantique where horses, cattle and sheep roam freely. It’s the ideal place to spend a day & night by camper van.
Going off the beaten path in France by camper van
What better way to spend a summer pandemic than buy a camper van and tour France off the beaten path!