by Eric | Apr 11, 2022 | Destinations, France
April 11, 2022 In case some readers are unaware, Hossegor is a famous surf spot where they hold the Quicksilver Pro France each year in early October. Kelly Slater has his footprint in the concrete right out in front of our Airbnb actually. I tried but I...
by Eric | Apr 3, 2022 | Destinations, France
Rocamadour is a picturesque town, chateau, and cluster of churches built into the side of a cliff in southwestern France overlooking a steep gorge with a tributary of the river Dordogne winding through the valley. It has been a pilgrimage site since before 1,000 AD...
by Eric | Apr 1, 2022 | Destinations, France
March 31, 2022 It rained the day before so we met up with our guide, Phillippe at 11am to allow the sun to dry out the rock. The day was sunny and bright with mostly clear blue skies and a cool breeze. There are thousands of climbing routes in the area, mostly sport,...
by Eric | Mar 30, 2022 | Destinations, France
March 28-30, 2022 The Gorges du Verdon is a gorgeous river canyon in southeastern France, well known for it’s turquoise blue waters and steep limestone cliffs. I am sure the area becomes very crowded during the summer months but during March it is quite, cool,...
by Eric | Mar 27, 2022 | Destinations, France
Lake Annecy – March 23-25, 2022 Lake Annecy is a picturesque alpine lake nestled in the French Alps near the border with Switzerland. The water is crystal clear and is excellent for kayaking and other water sports like wake boarding. The surrounding mountains...
by Eric | Mar 26, 2022 | Destinations, France
March 20-23, 2022 #1 The Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower The quintessential symbol of Paris, dominating the city’s horizon, is the Eiffel Tower. It was finished in 1889 for the World’s Fair Exposition (Exposition Universelle), having taken 2 years, 2 months, and...
