Nimes

A must-see in Nimes is the Arena, one of the best preserved Roman arenas in the world. The arena was build around the end of the 1st century. The…

Avignon

Avignon is really worth visiting although the mainly two attractions are the Bridge (known from the song, now stuck in your head ;-)) and the Palace of the Pope.

The…

Lac Du Castillon

Lac du Castillon is a man made lake with a dam used for creating electricity. The water is pleasantly cold to bath in. The lake has become a popular…

Saint Paul De Vence

The beauty of the area inspired a lot of artists and this vibe is still alive in every corner of Saint Paul de Vence. While you wander through the…

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (Moustiers in short), is a stunning place where nature meets man made structures. The whole town is split into two halves by the falls created by a mountain…

Magnificent views along the Gorges Du Verdon

On the way to and from Moustiers we rode along the left and right river bank of the Verdon. With it’s cliffs of sometimes 700m it is sometimes considered…

Arrival Castellane

After a long drive (6h) we finally arrived at Castellane. This is a small village in the middle of the Alpes, and known for the “Lac du Castillion”. It’s…

Dijon

We still had the time to walk through the historic centre of Dijon. There is a rather nice “owl” walk that you can follow to see all of the…

Trojan horses

In Troyes the legend lives on…

Troyes

Troyes is a picturesque city where the old, medieval houses are still around and in use. The whole city centre feels like it is still stuck in the 16th…