Planning a France road trip with both a baby and a dog might sound ambitious, but honestly, Rouen makes a surprisingly brilliant stop. This beautiful Norman city combines medieval charm, riverside walks, good parking, great food and manageable sightseeing, all without the overwhelming chaos of somewhere like Paris. If you’re travelling from the UK via […]
Category Archives: FRANCE
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Jun
Jun
If you’ve ever looked at prices in Le Touquet and immediately considered remortgaging your house for a weekend by the sea, then allow me to introduce you to its much more affordable neighbour – Saint-Cécile Plage. Set along France’s gorgeous Opal Coast, Saint-Cécile Plage delivers huge sandy beaches, family-friendly vibes, dog-friendly stays and excellent seafood […]
Europe, FRANCE, Western Europe
Why I Opted for LeShuttle Over the Ferry: Setting Off on a French Road Trip
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Jun
Jun
My first trip abroad with a newborn felt like a pretty big moment. Not because I was attempting anything especially adventurous. In fact, quite the opposite. What I wanted was the easiest, least stressful, quickest possible route from the UK to France. Minimal faff, minimal unpacking, no airport queues, no waiting around in the heat […]
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Jan
Jan
Strasbourg in France, is an absolute must-visit during the holiday season, especially if you’re a fan of a good festive market! Strasbourg was the first place in France to host a Christmas market way back in 1570 – and it’s been perfecting the festive magic ever since. With some of the oldest Christmas markets in […]
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Jan
Jan
Strasbourg might not be on your radar as a destination for your next city break, but it’s actually pretty unique and really special French destination to visit. If you’ve yet to experience this beautiful city in the eastern region of Alsace, then you’re in for a treat! With French and German influences (you can literally […]
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Aug
Aug
Want to travel from Paris to Munich by train? Then here’s all you need to know about how to make this journey… 2 classic cities on the European circuit, there’s no question that if you haven’t visit either Paris in France or Munich in Germany before, that you definitely should! The sort of the destinations […]
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Oct
Oct
It was for the first time this year, at the ripe old age of 37, that I finally tried my hand at skiing. Ok, well that’s not strictly true, I had once tried skiing as part of a school trip aged 11, but had such a horrific experience ploughing into and essentially mowing down one […]
24
Oct
Oct
I went skiing in Morzine and I liked it! An adapted song lyric that I heard ringing around this French ski resort more than once, this Morzine mantra mostly seemed to emanate from the infamous Folie Douce – a bar notorious for its bench dancing, champagne cheering, cheesy pop fun brilliance. And, in a way, […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s a well-known skiing resort, in fact I’d argue it’s one of France’s best (learn why here), but did you know Morzine in the Alps is also an amazing spot to visit in the summer months? Awash with beautiful biking trails, alpine scenery, hiking opps and some pretty exceptional French charm thrown in for good […]
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Oct
Oct
Planning on heading for a ski break in the beautiful French Alps resort of Morzine? Great shout! This incredible ski in / ski out is 100% vehicle free and offers one of the largest number of runs for skiers of all levels. But how to get to Morzine? Well, spoiler alert, if you didn’t already […]