Author: The Travelling Surveyor
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Fontainebleau – A great day at Château de Fontainebleau
In this post, I will describe our visit to Château de Fontainebleau during our last trip to France. Subscribe to my blog, so you will not miss any of my posts published every week. After breakfast at Hôtel des Halles, we left Dijon at about 9 am and continued heading north. It took us about…
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Dijon – Best things to see in a quick visit
Are you planning a trip to France by car and wondering if you should include Dijon in your itinerary? I will tell you about our quick visit to the city and what is possible to visit in half a day. We woke up early at “Le Precieuses Suites” in Avignon, packed up and left for…
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One day in Avignon, France – Top sights and tips
Are you visiting Avignon for one day and wondering how to best plan your time so that you can see the very best of Avignon in a limited time? I will tell you what we did on our day in Avignon to give you some ideas of what is possible to do in one day.…
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Discovering the best of Camargue and Arles Day 2
Are you thinking about visiting the Camargue and Arles in the south of France? Are you looking for inspiration on the best things to do in the Camargue and Arles? Read on to find out about our day in both places. After a very busy previous day visiting Aix-en-Provence and Arles Day 1 we woke…
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The best of Aix-en-Provence and Arles – Day 1
Aix-en-Provence and Arles have long been on my radar when thinking about Provence. I have been to Provence many times but never had the opportunity to include it on my visits. What about you? Do you also want to visit Aix-en-Provence and Arles? Are you wondering if you can include it on your next trip…
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How to spend a day in Cannes, French Riviera
You probably already know that Cannes is one of the most famous and expensive towns in the French Riviera. But what to see and do in Cannes and to experience the very best that this lovely town has to offer? In this post, I will tell you what we did on the day we spent…
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Discover the best of Monaco – What to see and do
Do you want to see Monaco? Are you wondering if you should include Monaco on the itinerary of your next trip to the French Riviera? I can assure you that you can spend a great day at the Principality and that the visit will be worth taking. I will tell you what we did on…
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Saint-Tropez, Port Grimaud & Grimaud – How to spend a great day on these jewels of the French Riviera
Are you looking for an unforgettable day trip on the French Riviera? Saint-Tropez, Port Grimaud and Grimaud will give you that and much more. Let me tell you all about our day in these three amazing towns. After spending a great day on Porquerolles Island the previous day, we woke up early at Hotel Ibis…
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Porquerolles Island, Hyères – How to spend a brilliant day
Have you heard about Porquerolles Island in the south of France? No? If not, let me tell you a bit about this fabulous paradise and entice you to go next time you are in the French Riviera. Porquerolles Island, located off the coast of Hyères, is the perfect escape for nature lovers and beachgoers. Here’s your…
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How to see the best of Marseille, France – Day 2
Are you planning a visit to the south of France? Have you always wanted to visit Marseille? Are you wondering what to see in this town? This is Day 2 of our visit to the lovely town of Marseille. Read Marseille Day 1 to fully understand what to visit in this vibrant town. We were…