the Best Things to do in VANNES FRANCE

July 25, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

Facades of half-timbered houses in Vannes France

The picture-perfect walled town of Vannes is one of the most charming sights in France’s Gulf of Morbihan. With its port, cobblestone streets, colourful half-timbered houses and fortified square, the medieval city allows visitors to discover architectural remains dating back to centuries. Whether you are planning a day trip, weekend or road trip in Brittany, […]

One week in Portugal – Best of Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro & Porto

February 4, 2019.Reading time 24 minutes.

Portugal has become a cool and trendy destination in recent years. The country has it all: mild climate, charming architecture, mouth-watering food, laid-back atmosphere and the ocean as a backdrop. When I started planning my trip I considered whether I should prepare for a long or short stay. However, I decided that one week in […]

Picturesque towns of Saint-Goustan & Auray in Brittany

February 14, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Picturesque and quaint port of Saint-Goustan - Auray Brittany

As you know, I spent the end of the year in Brittany. After Nantes, the Rhuys Peninsula, I ended my Brittany tour in the quaint town of Auray/Saint-Goustan. This nice and charming town with cobbled streets located on an estuary north-west of the Gulf of Morbihan was the highlight of my trip. The city is divided in […]

A weekend in St Malo

November 6, 2017.Reading time 14 minutes.

The beautiful seaside town of Saint-Malo is full of charm. Strategically located in northwest Brittany, Saint-Malo is the perfect getaway for a relaxing weekend away that won’t break the bank. Saint-Malo is a walled town protected by ramparts against stormy seas and the historical Norman and English intruders. The old town called “intra-muros” is small […]