When living or visiting France on a long-term basis, many expats need to obtain permission to stay. This has long been the case for US citizens, South Africans, Canadians, and many “non-EU citizens,” but British citizens joined that list in 2020. Any stay over 90 days comes with the obligation to get a long-term VISA…
While Paris may be one of the most magical places in the world, it’s necessary sometimes to get out of the city. So here is the ultimate compilation of 25 easy options for a day trip from Paris. Not to mention, all are doable by public transportation! *Don’t Forget Your Travel Insurance and Travel Cancellation Insurance*…
Visit these beautiful and charming Christmas Markets in Europe. Discover why millions of people embark every year on their European winter-wonderland vacation during the holiday season. If you can travel this year, let your imagination guide you through the stalls of magical European Christmas markets in some of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Close your eyes, feel the cold…
Situated on the southern banks of the Loire River lies the charming medieval town of Amboise. Given its close proximity to Paris, a day trip to Amboise is an easy option to explore the castles of the Loire River Valley. Amboise has an astonishing Royal Castle and prison which has a magnificent collection of Gothic…
Today I will tell you which restaurants in Paris I liked the most in my trips to the French capital. As you know, for a few years we have lived in France, and we are fortunate to be able to visit Paris several times a year. If you are looking for an itinerary, check this…
Maison Forte de Reignac is one of the strangest castles you’ll visit and, surprisingly, much bigger than it looks. It is located in the Dordogne – Périgord region and is an ancient castle excavated in the rock, exceptionally preserved and entirely furnished from the period. It is the only monument of its kind in France;…
Bergerac is a beautiful city of the Purple Périgord, in the Dordogne. It is a small town with a fabulous medieval historical center, famous for Cyrano de Bergerac and its wines. In today’s post, I want to tell you what to see in Bergerac and follow Cyrano’s footsteps, which are the most important places you…
The small medieval town of Sarlat in the Dordogne, Perigord Noir area, is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the region. With so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start! We’ve made things easy by creating a list of what we think are some of the…
You can road-tripping France by car anytime with this fantastic 9-day itinerary from Madrid to Alsace. With stops in Bordeaux, Paris, and the Alsace, to finish knowing the Dalí Museum in Figueras (Spain) on the last day of our trip. I’ll tell you everything in more detail here below. Road Trip planning 9 days driving…
Today you are going to visit the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. One of the most famous cemeteries in the world and where every year, more than a million people will visit it. You can visit Pere Lachaise Cemetery on your own or with a guided tour in English. If you choose the guided tour,…
Brittany is a French region you’ll fall in love with. This post will tell you the main attractions and how to plan a 4-day road trip through South French Brittany from Nantes. It’s a 240-kilometer itinerary that you can do in 4 days in the South of Brittany. This road trip starts in Nantes and…
Guerande is a famous city for its salt, but the most beautiful thing is the medieval city. In today’s post, we tell you about what to see in Guerande in a day and how to visit the salinas. We visited this medieval city a few times, and it’s part of the road trip through the…
Clisson is a medieval town with Tuscany architecture. But it is very close to Nantes, in the area of the vineyards. So it’s a surprising city, and you’ll love it! In today’s post, I want to tell you what to see in Clisson, its main attractions, and why you should go. Clisson’s (short) history Before…
Do you already have your working holiday to live in France for a year, or are you considering coming to live in France and want to try the Working Holidays? You know you need to have health insurance for living in France during your one-year Working Holiday. It is a mandatory requirement for this Visa…
Saint-Malo is a fortified city located in Brittany, France. It’s a city of privateers (pirates) full of history. It is very picturesque and certainly a must on your trip to Mont St Michel and through northern France, Brittany, and Normandy. How to Visit Saint-Malo You have to make two visits to Saint-Malo, one is by…
On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, we find La Rochelle, a beautiful French town. In this post, we will tell you about what to see in La Rochelle and a 1-day side trip you can do in the surroundings, such as visiting a Cognac distillery. Must-Visit Places in La Rochelle Let’s start the visit…
Do you want to travel to Paris from home? Then, just put Netflix shows Emily in Paris to travel to the city of light. And if you plan to visit Paris, we tell you, in this post, the places where Emily in Paris was filmed, where Gabriel’s famous restaurant is so that you can follow…
If you are thinking of visiting the Dordogne – Perigord, you have to read this post. It is a practical guide to visit this region and plan your trip to one of the most beautiful provinces of France (said by the French themselves) In the previous post, I described the 7-day road trip itinerary around…
Today, I bring you the second part of the most beautiful villages in the south of France. Although I sincerely hope to increase this list with more awesome villages. On our road trip along the French Cote d’Azur, we visited some villages listed as the most beautiful in France and others that recommended us along…
Visiting the most beautiful villages in the south of France is something you have to do. In general, you will like visiting France for many reasons, it is a beautiful and safe country, and for us, it also has a border with Spain, which allows us to go by car and make a route very…
Marseille is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Europe, a destination that can’t be missed. This city has something for everyone with an incredible view of the Mediterranean sea and the Capital of Côte d’Azur. Whether you are looking to party with friends or enjoy some time off on your own, there are…
Are you planning to visit the Cote d’Azur? It’s a nice road trip through the “Blue Coast” French Riviera in southern France. Here, we will tell you the itinerary that we do, the French Riviera towns and cities that we visited, what you can see, where to stay, curiosities, and more. Let’s get started! 10-Day…
I want to tell you about our road trip through the Dordogne – Périgord in a camper van in today’s post. A 7-day Dordogne Valley road trip we loved, and we’re sure you’ll love it too. France is home to incredible areas, well-preserved medieval villages, a gastronomy that is a World Heritage. In the Dordogne-Perigord…
In today’s post, I want to talk to you about the prettiest villages of the Dordogne. Those villages included in the list are among the most beautiful villages in France, and you will definitely want to visit them. In Dordogne – Perigord Noir (Black Perigord) you will find that practically all the towns and cities…
Bordeaux, the Aquitaine region’s capital, is a city in southwestern France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also been on the list of recommended cities to visit by Lonely Planet, and we have visited it twice now. Best Things to Do in Bordeaux in 1 or 2 days The first time we went to…
On our road trip through the south of France, we visited the city of Nice, the capital of the Côte d’Azur. A city that I honestly did not have among my priorities on this trip, but that surprised me pleasantly and where I ended up looking forward to staying in longer. One day in Nice…
What to visit near Nantes is one of the most asked questions from you guys and ourselves included! So, finally, the weekend arrives, and we ask ourselves, where are we going to go? In case you didn’t know, we have been living in Nantes for a little over a year, so we’re still in the…
Strasbourg is a beautiful city, the Alsace region’s capital, the headquarters of the European Parliament, and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Undoubtedly, an essential visit on your trip through the Alsace. Strasbourg is a city that surprised us very much. Honestly, we hadn’t sought much information about the city and spent less time than…
We will talk about the two most popular cards to save money on your trip to Paris in today’s post. Is it worth buying the Paris Pass or the Museum Pass? Which one suits you best and why? Read: How to organize a trip to Paris step by step and super easy Read: Itinerary to…
Colmar is a city that you will fall in love with With its colorful houses and half-timbers. In the heart of the Alsace and its wine-growing area, we find this town that opens its doors to visitors and looks like an open-air museum. We use Colmar as the base of our 4-day Alsace road trip,…
Visit the fairytale villages of Alsace. Alsace is a region in northeastern France. It’s a beautiful place that you have to experience; it looks like it came straight out of a storybook. We made a 4-day road trip through Alsace, including a 1-day visit to Strasbourg, the Alsace region’s capital that includes a castle of…
In today’s post, I want to talk about how to plan your trip to Paris. This city is huge, and you need a well-planned itinerary to get an idea of everything there is to visit. This way, you can prioritize your visits, and you will see everything that you want. We’ve already been there more…
In this post, you’ll find out about 12 must-see tours in Paris. Those attractions that you can’t leave the city without experiencing. Paris is the city that everyone loves, and besides, every time you visit it, you fall in love again. Today, I want to tell you about some of the essential visits and tours….
Mont St Michel is an essential visit on your trip to France. Definitely worth a day trip from your trip to Paris or on your road trip to Normandy or Brittany. Here we tell you how to go to Mont St Michel. Did you know that you can go by train or bus from Paris?…
Mont St. Michel “The Wonder” is an amazing place! It’s in a wonderful location, and although it has a few things that I didn’t like, it’s an essential visit that you have to make on your trip through Normandy, Brittany, on a day trip from Paris, or Nantes, as was our case. I’ll tell you…
The Moulin Rouge is the most famous cabaret in Paris. It was built in the late 19th century and is located at the foot of the Montmartre in the Pigalle district, in Paris’s red zone. What is Cabaret? Cabaret is a show of varieties that combine scants such as dancing, magic, singing, has a high…
The last time we were in Paris was during Easter. Going at this time of year is a lottery with the weather. That’s why I decided to write this post about what to see in Paris when it rains. Because we weren’t fortunate those days, it rained a lot, and we had to be creative…
Paris, it’s always a good choice. Paris is the most romantic city in the world. It also happens to be one of the most visited cities with over 30 million tourists that visit every year. With so many people visiting, there’s a lot to do and see! This ultimate guide will show you how to…
Pont-l’Abbé is one of the places we visited on the road trip through French Brittany. This town is part of art and history cities and historic cities, in French: “Villes d’Art et Histoire et Villes Historiques”. In today’s post, I want to tell you what to see and do in Pont-l’Abbé. What are the must-see…
Nantes is a city that will surprise you. It is a city that you have to visit if you will make a road trip through Brittany or spend a weekend here. For today’s post, I want to tell you about the best things to do in Nantes. I’ve been living in this city since 2018,…