Destination: France

Normandy Beaches

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 | By chris_and_yogi | Views [602] | Comments [1]

The last few days have been spent taking it easy, short trips to local towns and enjoying the peace and quiet of our little cottage. I must share one story with you, last Wednesday we made our first, how do you say "menu" faux pas (stuff ... Read more >

Mothers' Day #3 or ... le Théâtre antique d’Orange

Mon, 31 May 2010 | By demilo | Views [1462]

It’s Sunday, I’m in Orange (the city you understand, not the colour) and it’s Mothers’ Day … again. If I ever went travelling with my Mum again she could clean up quite nicely by ensuring that it was Mothers’ Day each time we visited a country. I’ve ... Read more >

Tags: roman theatre

Photos: Theatre Antique d'Orange

Mon, 31 May 2010 | By demilo | Photo Gallery

Photos: Toulon

Mon, 31 May 2010 | By demilo | Photo Gallery

France - Planes, trains & automobiles

Sun, 30 May 2010 | By dannygoesdiving | Views [656]

Kes & Sarah are getting married and I'm to be a Best Man - hurray The venue - France, near Bordeaux where Kes mum now lives - no problem January 2010 - All flights are booked. TCI - London (Heathrow) - Paris - Bordeaux Then 4 days before departure ... Read more >

Photos: France - Kes & Sarahs wedding

Sat, 29 May 2010 | By dannygoesdiving | Photo Gallery

Avignon (Ya'll are magnets)

Fri, 28 May 2010 | By jessiecresp | Views [347]

Avignon was a pretty little town!! We caught a train there from Barcelona and stayed 2 nights. Not a lot going on there but nice to relax. We had picnic after picnic and I think any longer there and I would have turned into a baguette. We went on a wine ... Read more >

Photos: France

Wed, 26 May 2010 | By tk-tempany | Photo Gallery

Photos: Paris and London

Tue, 25 May 2010 | By escape | Photo Gallery

Brittany and back....

Tue, 25 May 2010 | By chris_and_yogi | Views [655] | Comments [1]

Well we set off on Friday 21st May to Brittany to see my cousin Janette and family. Our first stop was the port city of St Malo, what a beautiful place, this was the largest city outside of Paris we had been to so far. The original old part of ... Read more >

Driving from France to Turkey... and back!

Mon, 24 May 2010 | By miss_nita | Views [272]

Today was exciting because we got to pick up our car (a brand new Citeron Picasso – ugly little thing but with everything we could possibly need). It has integrated GPS, rear parking assist and even tucks in the mirrors for those tight European ... Read more >

La Fin~ Last entry from Europe...or so I hope

Mon, 24 May 2010 | By kashikoi | Views [425]

At the end of twenty some odd days of travelling I am writing this last journal entry for no one in particular. I get the feeling I am writing for myself, but I must admit it has been a good way to organize my trip and my thoughts. British Airways on ... Read more >

Mont St Michel....

Sat, 22 May 2010 | By chris_and_yogi | Views [605]

What a great day, (18th May) we headed of early to visit the Abbey of Mont St Michel, a very imposing place built on a rocky island that is totally surrounded by water at high tide. The building was thought to have started around 708AD and became a Benedictine ... Read more >

(belated) Day 21- Final day in Paris

Fri, 21 May 2010 | By escape | Views [667]

This is a little late but some belated entries I forgot to post but have recently rediscovered! -------------- I’ve lost count and it’s my final day in pretty Paris. Even without doing the big attractions of Paris ... Read more >

Tags: eiffel tower, fountainbleau, hawkers, paris

Photos: Paris & Rome

Fri, 21 May 2010 | By pauluiza | Photo Gallery