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Viva la France! France has so much to offer it won’t do justice to summarise here. Beautiful architecture in the cities, extensive wine regions, iconic mountains, chateaus around every corner and a million dollar coastline. All with the casual coolness the French pull off so successfully.

Tour de France

Join over a million spectators of the annual Tour de France cycling event held in July. You’ll break the language barrier with the locals as the tension builds before the cyclists arrive. By then you’ll be in to your 2nd bottle of Beaujolais and if you weren’t a cycling fan before, you will be now.

avignon bridge

The walled city of Avignon is far from hidden. Although behind the walls of the famed city reveal many hidden alleyways and small squares with music, aromas and chatter filling the summer air during the month-long arts festival in July. Not to be missed.

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When you travel to France you won’t be alone as it is the most visited country in the world with over 85 million people stopping by for their fix of baguettes, wine and cheese each year.

Travelling in France

Posted by Warren | 31 Jul 2019
Camping the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a hikers dream. Soaring snow-capped peaks, immense glaciers, quaint hamlets and a great selection of food! 174km, 3 countries and 9000m+ of ascent and...

Gathered around the TV in Bedoin for the closing stages.
Posted by Warren | 14 Jul 2016
Mont Ventoux

`"They're pointing to his bike, he needs a bike..." claimed legendary Tour de France commentator Phil Liggett. Yellow jersey holder and defending champion Chris Froome is running in cycling cleats...