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Days out and hotel reviews in France
We packed up the car and set off bright and early from our home in the Dordogne to sample the delights that Futuroscope had to offer. Myself and Lucas had never been before, D had been with school when he was 15 some 26 years ago! Futuroscope is located in the department of Vienne, […] Read more…
It is time to head for those snowy slopes after the summer. If you fancy a holiday on some stunning snow capped mountains, France has lots to offer for a family holiday. Before you go ahead and look for the best options and locations for skiing in France, there are certain things that you […] Read more…
Are you planning a holiday in France with your family? Well, you are in for an experience of a lifetime. It is like arriving in a giant playground with so many options and attractions in every direction. You can take coastal dips in shimmering blue waters or hike the national parks, you […] Read more…
Where was the last place holiday inspiration came out of the blue for you? You know that one time you were doing something completely normal and mundane only to be stopped in your tracks and go “maybe that’s a good holiday idea”. For me, this usually happens in that one place we all vow […] Read more…
This week we have been out a couple of times for meals, once in Édon which is actually classed as Charente rather than the Dordogne. Edon is a beautiful little village, when we went there was a christening party going on and a boules match being played. It was lovely seeing so many people […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago we travelled from our gite in the Dordogne to Lot-et-Garonne to stay in a hôtel particulier in Castillonnès. A hôtel particuliers is a grand townhouse. Whereas an ordinary house was built as part of a row, sharing party walls with the houses on either side and […] Read more…
Last Sunday Champagne had its annual fete. We went down and there was a couple of fairground rides and a hook a duck that Lucas enjoyed going on. He won at hook a duck and was so excited he didn’t really concentrate on his options for prizes, he quickly chose a small inflatable […] Read more…
This week we have been on a couple of late night drives, these are a great time to look around new villages, when the temperature is cooler and you can see the beautiful sky in a multitude of orange and pinks before a sun set. The sun set looks magnificent against the sunflower fields. On […] Read more…
Last Sunday we went into Verteillac for the Brocante. The whole village was taken over by stalls selling everything from toys, clothes and antiques. Lucas picked up a little car and a knight figure. On Monday, we ventured into Ribérac. Ribérac is quite a busy town with a few shops and restaurants. […] Read more…
If you follow me on Instagram, you will have spotted that we are currently in France. We are in the South West of France in the beautiful Dordogne region. We are staying at Domaine du Sourire in Champagne-et-Fontaine and I am so glad we found it! There is free WiFi so I can continue […] Read more…