Pornic – Castle
The castle at the seatown of Pornic in Pays de Loire is the most visible item in the scenic landscape. It dominates the town. The castle is located partially on the sea promenade, partially on the public beach. So although...
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer – Guildo Fortress
Driving around the Brittany coastline you might just see some signs for the Guildo Castle. You'll need to take a few country roads to get there, but once there you'll see something pretty amazing. Guildo Fortress ruins in Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer. In...
Concarneau – Fortress
In the beach town of Concarneau, alongside the city centre and harbors, you will find this amazing fortress. It was voted as the favorite place in Brittany by the Bretons. On the outskirts of Concarneau are several spas and thalasso...
Armada Parade Schedule – 16 June 2019
Here is the Grande Armada parade sailing schedule for the last day, 16 June 2019.
Gueures Castle
In the peaceful and quiet village of Gueures in Normandy, you will find a splendid castle located alongside the Saane river. Built around the 18th century on the grounds of a previous fortress, the chateau now is in private hands....
Etretat – The Gardens of Etretat
Etretat on its own is a place to visit in Upper Normandy. It's well viewed by the French, and in the summer, even in the spring, you'll have problems finding parking spaces, that's how busy it gets. A beautiful, old...
Travelling in France – Costs and Times
Since there are several forms of transportation in France (High Speed Train -TGV, Intercites train, TER train, Intercity bus, air, car pool), each with associated costs and travel times, it can be difficult to select one. Below you'll find tables...
Travel In France – Alternative Ways
We shown you that you can travel in France with different types of trains (TER, Intercites and TGV), Cars, Camping Cars, Bus and Air). But for the more adventurous among us, there are a few other ways: Hitching A Car...
Airways – Airline Travel in France
Although France is reasonably big (for European standards), air-travel is not very popular. Prices are often high, and with the competition of the High Speed Train (TGV), it makes little sense to take an airplane. Add to that the requirement...
Driving in France – With A Motorcycle
Motorcycles, also called motorbikes depending on which side of the Atlantic you come from, are very popular in France. Not only in big cities enabling people to escape the busy traffic logged roads, but also used to ride the scenic...
Driving In France – With A Camping-Car
Also called mobile homes, campers or campervans, camping-cars are a popular way of spending your holidays in France. France has a lot to offer in ways of scenery, food and culture, and there are many areas you can park your...
Driving In France – With A Car
Driving abroad can often be stressful; rules are different, street signs are in a different language and driving customs are not like the way it is at home. Here are some of the differences or special items to watch out...
Fecamp – Fisheries Museum
Fecamp is a quaint small city, full of character. Although in dire need of some TLC, strolling around the sea and harbour side of the city can be very rewarding. Fecamp was once a main hub for commercial fishing, particularly...
The Place To Be In 2019: The Big Armada
Every few years, world's biggest (and not so big) tall sailing ships sail into France and head for the city of Rouen. These massive multi-mast sail ships from yesteryears, though many are new, are a sight to be seen. Slow...
Review: Flixbus (Intercity Bus Service)
The Flixbus intercity bus service (and also pan-European service) is the biggest bus service in Europe. Click here to read more about the different intercity bus services in France. Thanks to the many and extended strikes (and often very bad...
Buses – Intercity
A few years back (2015), when the current President of France, Emmanuel Macron, was the Minister of Economy, he made it possible for scheduled bus services between cities in France at low cost. The idea was to make intercity travel...
Railroads – The Railway-Stations
What was once a big and far reaching rail network has dwindled over the last few decades. The French railroads have been closing rail lines and therefore closing railway-stations. Today there are 3029 stations left, but the ones that are...
Railroads – TER – Regional Trains
The High Speed Train (TGV) is the premium fast rail service offered by the French railroads, the SNCF. It's followed by the inter-regional service called "Intercites". And finally there's the regional service called TER (Transport Express Régional). This service links...
Railroads – Intercites
The French railroads, the SNCF, used to have a very extensive rail network linking most cities and bigger towns in France with each other. Apart from the High Speed Train (=TGV), the interlinking of cities was the top service category...
Railroads – TGV: The French High Speed Train
Moving around France is easy. First of all, you have a great motorway network, called the "Autoroutes". Although most of them are toll roads (=Peages), they are well maintained and offer many service areas along the way. But if driving...
Le Havre: Stairways To Heaven?
If you are not someone who likes or wants to climb stairs, this article is not for you. On the other hand, if you like a physical challenge, read on. The city of Le Havre is built partially at sea-level...
Le Havre – Start of the Transat Jacques Vabre Event – Trans-Atlantic Sailboat Race
Although billed as the end of the 500 years celebrations of Le Havre, this is an event that occurs every two years, so on its own, a regular event. The Transat Jacques Vabre is a sailboat race from Le Havre...
Le Havre: Tall Ship Parade for 500 Years Celebration – 3 September
A taste of what will be happening on the 3rd of September. For the 500 years celebration of the city of Le Havre, some 50 tall ships will be gathering starting on the 31st of August. On the 3rd of...Copyright
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