Around this time last year, I spent the weekend visiting the famous châteaux de la Loire in central France. Of course, with some odd, one hundred châteaux scattered all over the region, it would be impossible to see them all-- that said, I saw a few of them and it made my short getaway worthwhile. Known for being the … Continue reading Destination: Châteaux de la Loire, France
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While in Avignon over my birthday weekend, I made a short trip over to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a small town located just three kilometers from the city. I hadn't visited many small places in the south of France, so I was keen on checking out the surrounding areas and what they had to offer. Also written as … Continue reading Destination: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
As tradition goes, I spent my birthday weekend out of town. For the past three years of living in France, I'd been using my weekends to travel and celebrate my year of birth, all the while exploring more of the country. From the Brittany region in my first year of teaching to Dijon just last … Continue reading Destination: Avignon, France
Following my half-day trip to Carcassonne, I headed out again the next morning for another day trip to a nearby town in Toulouse. I chose to visit Albi, a small town about an hour's drive from Toulouse. Although quite small and relatively off-the-touristy radar (at least, for international visitors), Albi nevertheless boasts a considerable amount … Continue reading Destination: Albi, France
While staying in Toulouse earlier this year, I made a few day trips to other towns in the southwest of France-- one of them was Carcassonne, a fortified Medieval town that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched on a hill and picturesque, it's no wonder that it attracts plenty of tourists each year, as they … Continue reading Destination: Carcassonne, France
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