Articles written by Geneviève L. from Cleebourg, France
On your way to Clermont Ferrand, do stop off in Sarran to look at the museum. On display are different items given to the former French President, Jacques Chirac. His wife, Bernadette, was the Mayor of this village, hence the museum in such a small hamlet. The whole region of the Auvergne is known for outdoor activities,…
We have left Charente-Maritime and La Rochelle and are now 137km further east in the city of Poitiers in the region of Aquitaine. The town was founded by the Pictones, a Celtic tribe. It was an Oppidom (a Celtic fortification). When the Romans arrived, the town was renamed Pictavium, which eventually became Pictavis and is…
Before we leave Charente Maritime, it is worth stopping to explore the Il de Ré. To get a bird’s eye view of the whole island, why not climb up the lighthouse, “Le Phare des Baleines”. Probably the nicest way to get around the island at a leisurely pace is to rent a bicycle. And on…
We start our leg of this tour in Saintes, a very old town. It dates back to Roman times. I suggest you first visit the Gallo Roman amphitheatre built around 40-50 BC. It was a big amphitheatre with a capacity of 15000 spectators. Let the spirit of the theatre embrace you by sitting on a…
It was a lovely, warm day and now the evening is mild. Just relax on the cushions, at a table made of recycled wood, and savour the sunset with a delicious glass of wine. Whilst you are sitting, sniff the ocean air, filled with iodine, experience the “embrun marin”, the typical local “sea spray”. Then,…