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 …
This is just a small list of the Loire Valley castles; we’ve spent several stays there in our camper van, and each time it’s a real pleasure. The region is magnificent and well-suited for touring in a camper van; you’ll easily find day parking as well as overnight areas to park your camper van near …
A bit of history about Beauval Zoo The park was founded by Françoise Delord, driven by her deep passion for birds. It all started with her collecting birds in her Paris apartment, before eventually settling in Beauval, at Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, with her two children, Delphine and Rodolphe. Together with her son, they decided to open an …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
You couldn’t spend a holiday in the Paris region without visiting the Château de Versailles! And luckily, we happened to visit on the day the château was hosting its grand night fountains show! So, we spent an entire day and evening at the estate. The Interior of the Château de Versailles We started our visit …
