The bucolic landscapes of the Dordogne and Lot departments are well known for their treasures both above and below the ground. The rolling green hills, valleys and gorges of this beautiful corner of France hide an abundance of subterranean marvels – glittering caves and underground…
This post about the French village of Mornac-sur-Seudre is part of a series highlighting Les Plus Beaux Villages de France – the most beautiful villages of France! In a country blessed with postcard-perfect villages, the coveted title of ‘most beautiful’ has been awarded to a select 155…
When we first moved to France, we rented a house in the Landes while we set about finding out where we wanted to settle long-term. We had a vague idea we wanted to live near Bordeaux, not too far from the beach, and preferably in a beautiful…
Apart from one fun but random Christmas spent in the Scottish highlands, most of my ‘holiday seasons’ have been spent in sunnier climes. Xmas to Kiwis means heading to the beach, bringing out the BBQ and enjoying long warm days. As much as I love summer,…
When my husband told me he wanted us to visit the Dune du Pilat (also commonly known as Dune de Pyla) I was a little sceptical. After all, I grew up on an Island – I’ve seen a few sand dunes in my time! But, as…
This post about the French village of Talmont-sur-Gironde is the first instalment in a series highlighting Les Plus Beaux Villages de France – the most beautiful villages of France! In a country blessed with postcard-perfect villages, the coveted title of ‘most beautiful’ has been awarded to a…
