Provence

Things to do in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

One of the most beautiful villages in France What a wonderful discovery the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is! We easily spent an entire day there, and it has become a true favorite for all of us! Since 1981, the village has been classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. The architecture is absolutely …

The châteaux of the Loire

A day at the Château de Cheverny

The Château de Cheverny The Château de Cheverny is a Loire Valley castle located in Sologne and classified as a historical monument. It inspired Hergé to create his Château de Moulinsart. The Cheverny Estate belongs to the Hurault de Vibraye family. It was one of the first private châteaux to open to the public in …

Loire

Preparing your visit to Beauval Zoo

Because preparing for a visit to the zoo can require a bit of organisation beforehand, here are our top tips and tricks for a successful visit. These are our tips, based on (many) visits to this fabulous zoo! So if you’re planning to make the most of it for a day or a short stay, …

Bretagne

A day in Brocéliande and its legends

Welcome to Paimpont As the gateway to the Brocéliande Forest, Paimpont is a charming stone village in Brittany, adorned with creperies and small local craft shops. Upon arriving in Paimpont, you are immediately immersed in the ambiance of the forest legends: shops speak of magic, fairies, and Merlin… If you’re fortunate, you might stumble upon …

Bretagne

Belle-île-en-Mer, so fascinating

There are so many things to see and do on Belle-Île-en-Mer that one day wouldn’t be enough. Unfortunately, we couldn’t stay longer. We opted to rent a car to explore the island. You’ll find rental agencies right as you exit the boat in Le Palais. Be sure to arrive early because it gets busy during …

Provence

The Roussillon Ochre Trail and the Colorado Provençal by motorhome

The Ochre Trail, a truly magnificent and quite incredible place The colors of red, yellow, and orange blend with the green of the trees and bushes, and the blue of the sky. It’s like an open-air painting. You enter the trail from the village of Roussillon, which offers two different hikes: a short 30-minute one …

The châteaux of the Loire

Montpoupon Castle and its treasures

Here is a wonderful discovery: this castle is certainly one of the most beautiful we have visited among all the castles of the Loire Valley. It is a private castle, yet richly furnished and decorated with all sorts of objects and costumes, some period and some not—a true treasure trove! Every room is furnished, and …

Paris area

The Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle in Paris

Parisian museums for young children During our stay in Paris, we visited a few museums that are particularly suitable for young children. For example, we visited the Musée de l’Homme located on the Place du Trocadéro. It’s a beautiful and comprehensive museum, very interesting, but a bit challenging for very young children who cannot read …

Paris area

A few days at Disneyland Paris

We couldn’t visit the Paris region without saying hello to Mickey, so we stayed at Disneyland Paris for 4 days. The Davy Crockett Ranch Disneyland Paris For this stay, we stayed at the Davy Crockett Ranch. This “hotel” requires you to have your own car as there is no shuttle service to the park. This …