The Côte de Granit Rose is one of the closer French beauty spots for those of us travelling from the UK. Covering thirty kilometres of Brittany’s coastline in Northern France, the Pink Granite Coast gets its name from its pinkish hued sands and stunning tinted rock formations. Particularly recommended is the coastal path walk from …
Interview of Charlie Bernard, founder of Natur’Concept, co-developer and product distributor At 32 years old, Charlie Bernard, native of Périgueux (south of France), has lived several lives : professional musician, sommelier in a large restaurant, speaker in his spare time, and now, leader of the Natur’Concept start’up, dedicated to research and development of eco-friendly solutions and …
Although many flock to the coast, France is not all about the beaches, you can dip into the emerald-green plunge pools of Provence or swim beneath a château in the Loire. And with some of the largest and most beautiful lakes, rivers and waterfalls in Europe it’s a perfect destination for wild swimming. Easily accessible …
For surfers of all abilities, the Atlantic west coast of France provides a paradise for escaping the real world and spending some quality time in the great outdoors. Amongst pine forests, sweeping fields and cool clear swimming lakes, the Landes region and the Basque Country really are the surf-camper’s summer haven. With great beginner waves …
“Lavender is the soul of Provence”. So said the writer Jean Giono, who chose the purple-blue summer landscape of Provence as the setting for many of his quintessentially French novels. Each year between late June and early August, visitors and artists from all over Europe come to marvel at Lavender fields across the region. The …
« Ô Toulouse », sang Claude Nougaro about his hometown which is the third most tourist city in France, welcoming more than 5 million tourists each year. The « Pink City » is attractive by its dynamism and its history. Heritage enthusiasts, on their way to the Pyrenees or to Spain, interested in aeronautics and the conquest of space …
Strawberries! Peppers! Tomatoes! Fresh Fish! From north to south, from east to west, France is full of lovely and typical markets that will delight all desires. In this article we will go around our favorite markets in France. The Wazemmes market of Lille North of the France, in the center of Lille, you will be …
In France as elsewhere, everyone knows Bordeaux for its sumptuous wines; According to Bernard Pivot, Bordeaux is even « considered the world’s first vineyard * »! But how well do you know the City of Bordeaux? If you like picturesque streets, unusual places, monuments laden with history, little restaurants, good wines and conviviality, then Bordeaux is made for you! This …
Europe is the ideal location to take your canine chum on holiday, from the stress-free Channel crossing to the pet-friendly reception. Here’s some tips on how to travel with your pets for a pet-friendly trip! There is nothing more sad than to leave your friend in kennels. However with ferries and the Eurotunnel allowing pets …
In this article, the HomeCamper team wants to propose you an unique experience: Cycling in Europe! See activities and places to make your »cycling in Europe » trip unforgettable. As the home of the world’s most famous cycle race, France has long been a popular destination for cycle tourists from the UK hoping to follow …
