Have you ever stayed overnight in a dome, pod, yurt or treehouse? Or do you prefer a private swimming pool or camping raft? The possibilities for luxurious glamping accommodations are very impressive these days. Numerous campsites offer unusual accommodations that have been designed with humour and style. Feel like a ten-year-old in an exciting treehouse or share a stargazing experience with your loved one in a transparent bubble. We introduce you to the most charming, amazing and fun accommodations!
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You may have found yourself walking to a campsite swimming pool in your swimming trunks to be called back by a lifeguard just before jumping in. Why? It was probably because you were wearing loose-fitting swimming trunks, something that is not allowed in many French swimming pools. That is why we have made a list of the swimming pool rules in France.
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Are we there yet, are we there yet? When you set off for the sunny south, there are many kilometres ahead of you. The most obvious way to cover these distances is to use the motorways. But in both France and Spain, you pay a toll for the distances you cover. Not happy about that? There is a great alternative!
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Just as each country has its own traffic regulations, so each country has its own regulations concerning the use of winter tyres. Or you going on a winter sports holiday? Or will you be driving through the mountains on your way to a somewhat warmer destination? Then is it important that you are well prepared for your journey, having the correct tyres on your vehicle. I am happy to let you know just what the regulations are regarding winter tyres in France and Italy.
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Lots of holiday makers travel to the beaches of the South of France over the A7. The Route du Soleil, however, is more than simply a motorway to sunny weather. If you leave the motorway just after Lyon and drive west, you will soon arrive in some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in France. The nature parks Monts d’Ardèche, Cévennes, Grands Causses and Haut-Languedoc reach almost to the foot of the Pyrenees. It’s actually a...
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No one wants to start their holiday off by sitting in a traffic jam for hours on end. Of course you can always choose to set off on a different day, but sometimes you don’t have any choice. For instance the accommodation you’ve booked might have fixed arrival days. I’ve compiled a few do’s and don’ts for the infamous Black Saturday in France, and also a few tips for if you do end up in a traffic jam.
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