France

Médoc vs St-Emilion: Which Bordeaux Wine Region Should You Visit?

When planning our trip to the Southwest of France, we faced every wine lover’s dream dilemma: Médoc or St-Emilion? With ...
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Lascaux 2 or 4: Which Replica Cave Should You Visit?

When planning a well-rounded exploration of France’s prehistoric jewels of the Vézère Valley, we faced the same dilemma countless travelers ...
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Grande-Sauve Abbey: The Forgotten UNESCO Ruins Near Bordeaux

While tourists flock to Bordeaux’s grand châteaux, a crumbling 12th-century abbey sits quietly in the countryside, its empty courtyards and ...
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Collonges-la-Rouge: The Red Village of France You Need to See

Driving through the Corrèze countryside, in the Limousin region of France, the first sight of Collonges-la-Rouge is striking. The village’s ...
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Gouffre de Padirac Caves Guide: Inside France’s Deepest Chasm

Standing at the edge of a gaping hole in the earth, we watched an elevator disappear 103 meters down into ...
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Discover Carennac: The Hidden Gem of France’s Lot Department You Can’t Miss!

We stood on ancient cobblestones, staring out across the gentle Dordogne River. Honey-colored limestone houses seemed to glow in the ...
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A Guide to La Roque St. Christophe – the Largest Rock Shelter in Europe

Nothing quite prepares you for that first moment when you round the bend along the Vézère River and see La ...
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A Guide to the Enchanting Marqueyssac Gardens in Dordogne, France

Imagine standing 130 meters above a meandering river valley, surrounded by 150,000 hand-sculpted boxwood topiaries that seem to slowly spill ...
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La Roque-Gageac Travel Guide: A Boat Trip, Fort, and Cliffside Charm

We’d been looking forward to visiting La Roque-Gageac ever since we started planning our Dordogne trip. All the guidebooks mentioned ...
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Château de Beynac or Castelnaud: Which Dordogne Castle Should You Visit?

We were standing on a medieval stone bridge over the Dordogne River, looking up at two magnificent castles perched on ...
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A Guide to Beynac-et-Cazenac with Its Famous French Chateau

High on a limestone cliff above the Dordogne River, the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac stands out as one of France’s most ...
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Visit the Dordogne or Lot in France? The Ultimate Comparison Guide

Planning a trip to southwestern France and stuck choosing between two gorgeous regions? Both the Dordogne and the Lot have ...
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Things to Do in Sarlat, Dordogne Region of France (An Itinerary with Map)

We’ll never forget that first moment stepping into Sarlat’s main square. The golden limestone seemed to glow in the morning ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Lascaux Caves’ Perfect Replica in France

Standing in the dim light of what felt like an ancient cave, staring at magnificent paintings of bulls, horses, and ...
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How to Tour the Cave of Font-de-Gaume: France’s Prehistoric Polychrome Masterpiece

Standing before the unassuming entrance to the Cave of Font-de-Gaume, tucked into a limestone cliff face like nature’s own secret ...
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A Guide to Visiting Saint-Émilion, France: UNESCO Wine Town

Walking through Saint-Émilion feels like stepping into another time. Every cobblestone seems to whisper a story, and each doorway could ...
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10 Charming Villages and Towns to Discover in the Dordogne & Lot, France

Honey-colored limestone houses perched on dramatic cliffs, medieval streets that haven’t changed in centuries, and morning mist rising from the ...
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A Guide to Bassins des Lumières, Bordeaux: The World’s Largest Digital Art Center

If you’re looking for something totally different in Bordeaux, let me tell you the Bassins des Lumières is a must. ...
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Your Complete Guide to the Cité du Vin Wine Museum in Bordeaux: What to Expect (And What to Skip)

When we first spotted the Cité du Vin wine museum in Bordeaux with its golden, swirling architecture along Bordeaux’s riverfront, ...
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What to Eat in Bordeaux That Defines Southwest France Food

Bordeaux and the Dordogne region have completely changed how we think about French food. After traveling through Southwest France, we’ve ...
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