Not far from the Spanish border in the French Pyrenees is a tiny picturesque town by the name of Llivia. Llivia is a small Spanish enclave completely surrounded by France. Llivia is around eight square miles in area with a population somewhere in the vicinity of 1500. Much like Gibraltar, Llivia is a historical and …
It may sound cliché, but Paris is the most romantic city in the world. Like a cultural aphrodisiac, Paris has something for everyone to fall in love with. Romantic settings, culture and arts, world-renowned gastronomy, and a chic sophistication are just some of the reasons millions of visitors lose their hearts to Paris every year. …
In southern France’s Languedoc region, you will find La Cité de Carcassonne – The City of Carcassonne. A magnificent medieval walled city and one of France’s most famous monuments. We have mixed feelings about the walled city of Carcassonne. Admittedly, when the double-walled impenetrable fortress with its 52 watchtowers suddenly appears, it is impressive, in …
In the southwest of France, nestled in the Midi- Pyrenees is The Ariege Department, one of the least populated and unspoilt regions of France. Reasons to Visit Ariege Pyrenees The region is awash with natural beauty, history and fairytale-inspiring medieval villages. Ariege also boasts some of Europe’s most impressive subterranean rivers and cave systems which still …
House sitting has been our primary mode of travel for the past five years. It enables us to travel longer, slower and live local. We have house sat across three continents and cared for everything from dogs to donkeys, yachts to B&B’s (and some very angry geese!) House sitting in Europe is especially great for us as it …
La Ville Lumière, The City Of Lights. Paris, the most visited city in the world and there is no argument as to why. Whether it’s the romance of the city you crave, immersing yourself in the cities long and fascinating history or the gastronomy which has been declared “world intangible heritage” by UNESCO, there is no doubt, …
