Chaillac, France
15 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Today we decided to take a 'day off' and just chill by the lake. Our first choice was lake Bellebouche, but they don't allow dogs, so we tried our luck at Chaillac instead. Best of all-it's so closeBaca lagi
Le Blanc
16 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We had to refuel our car and do the groceries, so we decided to visit Le Blanc. After miles and miles of sunflower fields we arrived. It seems, no matter how small, every town in France owns a castle.Baca lagi
Montmorillon
17 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Charming and quiet town, apparently known for books, and where the writers got inspiration. There is an old bridge connecting the two parts of the town center. We crossed it and went up to the churchBaca lagi
Loches, France
18 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Today, our trip was all about the castles as we decided to take a ride through valley of the kings. First stop was old, vibrant town Loches. Small alleys are lively as there are many shops and cafes.Baca lagi
Montrésor
18 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
From one romantic town to another, our next stop was Montresor. There was peace and quiet while we were strolling down the river and looking up to the castle. I mean, what else could you ask for?
Châteu de Montpoupon
18 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Unusual position for a castle - by the road and oddly not on top of a hill. The view of Chateu de Montpoupon when you drive by is magnificent(so is the castle).
Montrichard
18 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This was our drive-by, as you can tell by the pictures. A few ruins and a church didn't really wow-ed us, so we went by pretty quickly :)
Châteu de Chaumont
18 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Amboise
18 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
One of the last castles on our route today. So many of them! And all are really magnificant. We did stop for a short walk to the city center and buy some macaroons 😊
Chenonceaux, France
18 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Our final stop couldn't be better. Castle on the river, I mean c'mon, who would've thought of anything like that! (actually it was womens and not kings request for once) Stunning view on the end ofBaca lagi
Week #3
19 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Time goes by so fast! We are already on half of our roadtrip(still, a lot of places to see though)! Liglet gave us stunning sunsets, field views and relaxed times by the lake. There's no better way toBaca lagi
Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, France
19 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Southward! We are on the move again. Taking two days to get to our next exchange. We just couldnt miss the part of rivers castles and old stone bridges. First stop was a small village of Cadouin withBaca lagi
The river castle route
19 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
River + stone bridge = a castle on the rock overlooking both. Just breathtaking. Around every bend there is one. If you are ever in this part of France rent a canoo and just go for it. Now look atBaca lagi
La Roque-Gageac, France
19 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Now this is straight from a medival book or for us gaming fans from an epic RPG game. Houses in the rocks like eagles nests looking on a river bellow where small trading ships are docking in the smallBaca lagi
Lacave
19 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Our stop for the night. In front of a cave. Now me hungry.
Carennac, France
20 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
We woke up into a cloudy morning. It also got quite cool. A perfect day for driving around :). After we waved goodbye to Lacave we drove to our first stop in Carennac. A very pretty village, a numberBaca lagi
Rocamadour
20 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The most important christian site in France (just after Mont St. Michel) and just as spectacular. Monastery is carved into a cliff with a castle overlooking it and the village. Not as much people asBaca lagi
Le Cele
20 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Part of the day took us by the river Cele. On one side of the road there is a river and the other wall of stone and inside them houses or even a castle here and there. Our plan was to visit a caveBaca lagi
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, France
20 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
One of the oldest villages in France fully restored and spectacular. It is situated on a large cliff 100m above the valley below. Also in the offical club of prettiest french villages. It just amazesBaca lagi
Penne, France
20 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Another charming village and our last stop before Albi. There is again a castle (ruins this time) on the edge of the cliff backed by a cozy village with narrow streets and many cats 😻 Lovely.
Albi
20 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We are spending the night in Albi. This is a larger town that is known for a majestic cathedral and a big massive stone bridge over the river Tarn. You can almost smell Spain from here or maybe thatBaca lagi
Driving to Provance
21 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
We took a longer drive but avoided the highway to get some spectacular scenic views. A great driving road if you are into that kind of thing this is one of the roads to be on.
Montpellier, France
21 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
This was our lunch stop. We loved the city center felt like Paris beside the sea. We took a quick look around and we were off.
Home exchange, house #5
21 Ogos 2016, Perancis ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Wow, what an entrance! This property is realy majestic from the moment you enter the driveway. We were stunned. Old stoned house once belonged to the farm, big and wealthy we presume, as it didBaca lagi
Lepo in na zdravje!
To je bila mami :)