France – Brittany : A hike on GR34 to Cap Fréhel – 20 photos.

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France – Perigord : Loubressac along the Dordogne Valley – 20 photos

Magnificent buildings and beautiful scenery.

Perched on a promontory that offers a dramatic view over the Dordogne valley and the surrounding castles, Loubressac is a charming medieval village. The houses built of ochre stone and capped with pointed roofs. The church of Saint Jean Baptiste and the Castle, dating back to the 15th century and 18th century, are worth the short climb to reach them.

Located in South of France 140 km South of Limoges and 143 km North of Toulouse Loubressac is listed on the Most Beautiful villages of France along the Dordogne Valley as well as Carennac and Autoire.

France-Perigord : Self-guided hike in Perigord and Quercy

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The best way to explore these authentic “Most Beautiful Village of France” is on foot. The GR hiking route passes through Autoire, Loubressac and Carennac, but all three villages are also a starting point for interesting walking trails through Quercy and Rocamadour.

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France – Provence : Saint Rémy de Provence – Welcome in the heart of the Alpilles! – 40 Photos

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In the heart of Provence, this charming village enjoys a real provençal art de vivre : wander along the boulevards under the plane-tree shade, stroll around the narrow streets, find out a square where a fountain gently gurgles, the attractive boutiques and the Art galeries bring life to this town center.

Take a seat at a café or a restaurant terrace and taste the aromatic local cuisine. Getting to Saint Rémy de Provence also means taking advantage of the Natural Park of the Alpilles

If you get there you will understand how this magic environment where the sun shines more than 300 days per year has enchanted so many people, including well-known personalities.

France – Provence – Cycling on the Arles Route or Via Tolosana

Town Hall Square

The fountain of Lou Planet

Museum of the Alpilles

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In the heart of the city center

Museum of the Alpilles

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France – Brittany : GR 34 – Coastal path – Pointe de Pen March – 30 photos

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The coastline around Brittany occupies one third of the total length of the French coasts. Nearly 2 000 km proudly displaying a great diversity of sceneries : Pink Rocks in the Granite Coast, cliffs on the Emerald Coast, fjords in the extreme West, long sandy beaches, pebbles, islands, salt marshes, moor lands, brooms and brackens swept by the wind in winter, tiny ports in natural bays, beautiful towns and villages as Dol de Bretagne, Cancale,Saint Malo, Vannes, Dinard. In addition of all this wealth, Brittany shows a strong identity and cultural traditions.

Brittany – Walking towards the Pointe du Raz

Cycling and Walking tours in Brittany

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Cycling and Walking tours in Brittany

Brittany – Walking towards the Pointe du Raz

Cycling and Walking tours in Brittany

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France -A Walk in Perigord : Castelnau – Bretenoux Castle in the Dordogne Valley – 30 photos

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This impressive fortified and medieval Castle of Castelnau-Btretenoux is one of the most impressive in the Quercy region, it has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1862.

The building of this monument began about 1100, by Hugues, baron of Castelnau, who wanted to protect his manor.

The castle was enlarged several times between the 12th and the 15th century, when it was necessary to adapt the fortifications to artillery.

This Castle enjoys a lovely scenic countryside in the surroundings as well as many of the most beautiful villages of France.

These pictures have been taken at the beginning of the Spring : the trees are still with no leaves but the flowers just start to bloom.