by Sarah Wilson | Mar 6, 2025 | Europe, France, Travel
Carcassonne, located in the Aude department of the Occitanie region in southern France, is a must-visit for history buffs and anyone fascinated by medieval architecture. With its cobblestone streets, towering walls, and historic buildings, the city offers an...
by Sarah Wilson | Jan 23, 2025 | Europe, France, Travel
I recently took a day trip by train to Montpellier, a beautiful city in the south of France, and I absolutely fell in love with the place. Located near the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively streets....
by Sarah Wilson | Jan 20, 2025 | Europe, France, Travel
Sète nicknamed the “Venice of the Languedoc,” is a picturesque coastal town on France’s southern coast. It is a port city with a rich history that dates back to the early 17th century. Founded in 1666 by King Louis XIV, the town is a strategic...
by Sarah Wilson | Jan 18, 2025 | Europe, France, Travel
I was house-sitting for two gorgeous cats in Beziers in the south of France and fancied a day out, but nowhere too far away. So, I decided on Narbonne. I had been there before, but it is a lovely city and well worth a second visit. The city makes for a...
by Sarah Wilson | Oct 23, 2024 | Europe, France, Switzerland, Travel
A day trip by train from Basel to Colmar is really easy to do and a great way to explore this charming Alsatian town, known for its picturesque half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and rich history. Colmar is only a 45-minute train journey from Basel, making it...
by Sarah Wilson | Aug 8, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel
St Emilion is a very popular and easy-to-do day trip from Bordeaux. This small town, famous for its superb wines, is in the Aquitaine region of France (Nouvelle-Acquitaine), approximately 47 kilometres, or 28 miles from Bordeaux. It’s only half an hour...
by Sarah Wilson | Aug 2, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel
Is Bordeaux worth visiting? Yes, most definitely, it’s an absolutely beautiful city. After a week of housesitting in Beziers and before starting my next housesit in Chabanais, I found myself with a few days to spare. Bordeaux was conveniently located halfway,...
by Sarah Wilson | Jun 23, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel
When our friends at European Waterways initially invited Jonathan and me for an incredible adventure—a luxury barge cruise in Burgundy- we couldn’t contain our excitement. Jonathan had always harboured a dream of living aboard a barge, and having both...
