Sarlat is a great base for exploring the surrounding area and here are a few suggestions for some easy day trips from …
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Your Ultimate Guide to Sarlat [+video!]
The impossibly beautiful medieval town of Sarlat is the jewel in the crown of the Dordogne. Sarlat is located in the …
Top Tips for Visiting the Chateau de Castelnaud
The stunning Chateau de Castelnaud is of one of the best known and most visited chateaux in the region, if not in …
A Taste of Heaven at Le Paradis Campsite [Dordogne]
Three words – get booked up! We’ve visited the 5 star campsite Le Paradis on a number of occasions including in both low …
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8 Must-Visit Chateaux in the Dordogne
The Dordogne region is synonymous with chateaux and is often referred to as the 'land of 1001 chateaux'. You'll find …
30+ Top things to do in the Dordogne [from a local!]
If you've read our 'about' page, you'll already know that we moved to the Dordogne in 2012 (and if you haven't, go check …
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Top Things to do in Arles
I’ve always been a big fan of Van Gogh and when I heard that the artist had been based in the town of Arles for the last …
French Apéro Cake
Our French friends introduced us to the delicious ‘cake apéro’, a must with any aperitif. The mix is whipped up in a few …
Top Things to do in Nimes
We’ve visited Nimes on several occasions and absolutely love this city. The town is located in the Gard department …
10 Top Things to do in Monaco
When you think of Monaco, you probably think of flashy sports cars, designer labels and millionaires, however, you may …
Oradour-sur-Glâne, the Martyr Village
What’s Oradour-sur-Glâne? Chilling and haunting. Oradour-sur-Glâne, the village where time has stood still. …
70+ Ideas for an Epic France Bucket List [2023]
The landscapes, the market towns, the culture, the history, the food... oh the food… and let’s not forget the wine! …