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The Alps are, of course, the first mountain range one can think about when looking for the best hikes in Europe, but fantastic long-distance hiking trails are available throughout the continent as well. Hiking in Europe takes you from coastal… Continue Reading →
Off the coast of Cannes stand two small islands – Île de Saint-Honorat, and Île Sainte-Marguerite. Both are part of the Lérins Islands – or les Îles de Lérins as French call them. When you are in Cannes, you can’t… Continue Reading →
The city of Clermont-Ferrand has a lot to offer, from ancient roman streets to majestic gothic cathedral and excellent cuisine. But don’t restrict your visit and make sure to explore the Auvergne region as well. With so many things to… Continue Reading →
When thinking about hiking in France, the Alps are what comes first to mind. However, the mountainous range of the Chaîne des Puys Auvergne offers incredible hiking opportunities as well. Indeed, the Auvergne Volcanoes will take you through rolling rural… Continue Reading →
What do you know about Clermont-Ferrand? Probably not much. But Clermont-Ferrand is one of the oldest cities in France and is a gem that awaits you. The central city of Auvergne sits roughly in the middle between Paris and the… Continue Reading →
On that evening of April 15, 2019, the face of Paris changed forever. The most famous cathedral in Paris was on fire. As we watched live, the hundred-year-old roof of Notre Dame Cathedral burned and the famous “flèche” that made… Continue Reading →
Listing what to do in the south of France would be a massive guide, so we picked up one specific location: the Luberon region. Why? The area has a perfect blend of lavender fields that make Provence famous, the charming… Continue Reading →
Every year in December, the Place de la Victoire in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, hosts a month-long French Christmas Market. The annual event, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019, is usually held from November 29 to December 29, right by the… Continue Reading →
With the summer comes longer days, the perfect occasion for a stroll along the banks of the Seine River. The most famous French river snakes through Paris and passes along some of the capital’s most iconic attractions, namely the Eiffel… Continue Reading →
The Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Champs-Elysées are probably the most iconic Paris’ attractions. But there is one place in Paris that we felt deserved a special visit: the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Indeed, we feel that this cemetery is… Continue Reading →
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