Waiting for takeoff
27. lokakuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
In the lounge waiting for takeoff
First day in Paris
28. lokakuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We arrived around noon after an overnight flight and almost zero sleep but we were determined to keep going. Checked into our small hotel (lovely staff and clean albeit small rooms) and then headedLue lisää
Day 2 Paris part 2
29. lokakuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After the Galleries Lafayette observation deck we proceeded to do some shopping. See the shoes with which I trolled my husband - no I did not really buy them. There's an amazing array of gourmet foodLue lisää
Day 2 Paris part 1
29. lokakuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Started the day with a stop around the corner from our hotel where we had some of the best croissant ever. Walked by another cheese shop, from which I wanted to buy many things. Began our wander byLue lisää
Souillac
30. lokakuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We traveled from Paris to Souillac from where we start our walk. Small little town that must see many tourists as there are at least four small hotels. Had a beautiful dinner at ours last nightLue lisää
And we are walking!
31. lokakuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
We started our walk in Roufillac and ended the day in Sarlat. 34,000 steps up and down rocky and muddy forested hills, alongside farms and rural estates and some time on country roads. Passed manyLue lisää
Sarlat
1. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
An extra day in Sarlat allowed us time to explore the medieval town and experience a great lunch with more foie gras. A little shopping as well.
Sarlat to Beynac
2. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Started the day in Sarlat walking country roads and looking back on beautiful rolling hills. Walked through a lot of forested areas with lots of inclines and declines. Saw a lot of beautiful countryLue lisää
Beynac Castle
2. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The castle is one of the best-preserved and best known in the region.
The castle was built in the 12th century by the barons of Beynac. The sheer cliff was designed to discourage any assault fromLue lisää
Beynac to Domme
3. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We departed Beynac this morning, walking along the beautiful bamboo lined Dordogne River, with the castle overlooking the town. We saw several castles and estates high in the hills as we walkedLue lisää
Touring and Departing Domme
4. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We started the day with the jack Russell Terriers, a cat and a beautiful breakfast. Next we wandered around the town - found another cat - and viewed the amazing view into the valley and gorgeous oldLue lisää
Domme to Carsac
4. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A good walk today up and down forested pathways, on paths beside farms and through a couple of small villages. We saw fields of corn stretching as far as the eye could see. Sadly many stretched as farLue lisää
Carsac to Souillac
5. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We departed the beautiful La Villa Romaine and headed out on the last leg of our walk. We walked along the corner rail bed turned walking path. Saw a gorgeous chateau in the hills and some peacefulLue lisää
Souillac to Bordeaux
6. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Starting the day with the news of the Trump win was awful. Yet we carried on by train to Bordeaux. On arrival we wandered the city, had yummy cocktails in the intercontinental hotel (which I forgot toLue lisää
Bordeaux
7. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Our second day in Bordeaux. Lots of walking the city, a little shopping, eating and drinking. A movie theatre (even theatres are in historic and beautiful buildings), a statue of a former primeLue lisää
Avignon - market and basilica
9. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We arrived in Avignon last night. Set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. A gorgeous city. We started our day visiting Les Halles d'Avignon - the market -Lue lisää
Avignon - Palais des Papes Pont d'Avigno
9. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The most iconic site of Avignon, Palais des Papes, the Pont d'Avignon, the Theater and the centre ville square.
Aix en Provence and Arles
10. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We started the day by renting a car in Avignon and driving to Aux en Provence.
Christmas tree in the main square
Beautiful buildings around the city
A shop that sells nothing but cheese
Statues,Lue lisää
Around Avignon
11. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Armistice day in Avignon
Opera house on the square across from our hotel
Saint Agricol church
Lunch at Les Festival Comptoir Gourmand - sadly I neglected to take a photo of the gorgeous cheeseLue lisää
Marseilles Adventure
12. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Yesterday we had quite the adventure trying to visit Marseilles. We departed Avignon on the train which was delayed more than a half hour. Then at some point the train was stopped for over an hour dueLue lisää
Orange
13. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
Visited Orange, a small city close to Avignon
Arc du Triomphe, built under Tiberius in homage to the veterans of Caesar's 2nd Gallic Legion
Notre Dame du Nazareth
Coliseum built in the 1stLue lisää
Chateau Neuf Du Pape
13. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Streets of Chateau Neuf
Notre Dame Asomption
Fields of grapes as far as the eye can see
Farewell Avignon
14. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
A lovely city. So glad we came. Finished our last night with a great dinner at Arlequin. Now we are about to take the high speed train to Paris.
Back in Paris
15. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We arrived back in Paris yesterday and wandered the city. So many fabulous buildings and sights. I loved the fountain in a square with all the moving characters. The performing arts centre is anLue lisää
Second last day in Paris
15. marraskuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Lots of walking. Some fun discoveries and disappointments. We started our day at an amazing patisserie around the corner from our hotel. Beautiful pastries and coffee for breakfast. Then we walked forLue lisää



















































































































































































































































































































































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