My Favourite Escapes in Europe

I grew up in France, worked in the UK and studied in Turkey. My experiences can help you find fun things to do in Europe for a great adventure, or just for a nice weekend. Use the map and the form below to browse my articles about Europe.

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Dijon or Beaune: which town should be on your itinerary?

Where to eat in Lyon: tips to pick the best restaurants

Lyon vs Dijon: Which city should you visit during your trip to France?

Useful information to enjoy your St Malo to Dinan boat trip on the Rance River

One day in Dijon: the best things to do when time is limited

Is Auxerre worth visiting? 5 reasons why you should stop there

Useful tips to follow Dijon Owl Trail and visit the must-sees (map included)

French Alps summer holidays: things to do in Serre-Poncon Lake region

Things to do in Dinan: one-day itinerary around the port and the old town

The best day trips from Paris by train to discover another facet of France

The best things to do in Brittany: activities for nature, culture & food lovers

The most beautiful towns and prettiest villages in Brittany (France)

Isle of Arz (Ile d’Arz): day trip to a beautiful island in Brittany

Is Loire Valley worth visiting from Paris? 4 reasons why it’s so popular

Why you should visit Locronan, one of the best towns in Brittany

10 reasons why you should visit Alencon and its region

Brittany road trip: one day inland itinerary to legendary sites

A short hike on the Cami de Ronda: Begur Beaches from Aiguablava to Tamariu

A weekend trip to Scotland: Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Loch Ness

Best of Brittany: my favourite places in my home region

Spanish Basque Country: points of interest not to miss from Biarritz to Bilbao

50 things to do in Paris in the rain: beat the weather and have fun!

Chantilly Castle: the day I discovered a jewel in the Paris suburbs

Sailing on a beautiful vintage boat from Saint Goustan in Brittany

Is Lyon worth visiting? Our short detour to France’s most underrated city

Loire Valley: castles map and itinerary suggestions to optimise your trip

The most beautiful villages near St Tropez

One day in Port Cros National Park: snorkelling and hiking in the south of France

Paris to Rouen day trip: how to get there and what to do (map included)

Is Bordeaux worth visiting? 10 reasons why it may be the best city in France

Visit The Opera Garnier, the most beautiful venue I ever saw

Why in the world would I visit the Dachau concentration camp? 

The stunning English Jurassic Coast has just become more beautiful!

Is Stonehenge worth seeing? Why it was on my bucket list

Plovdiv or Sofia? I chose sightseeing in Plovdiv and loved it!

Visit Verona: there’s a reason why Shakespeare chose it for his masterpiece

Paris – Etretat: our guide for a day trip and weekend itinerary

Do you know the French Far West? La Pointe du Raz, the postcard of Brittany

The best places to visit in Turkey: must-see to include on your itinerary

2 to 3 days in Istanbul: the ultimate itinerary for a wonderful weekend

Do you wish you could travel back in time? Take a day trip to Bath!

How to visit Belle Ile en Mer, a French gem in the Atlantic

A day trip to Oxford: I felt like in a movie!

Winchester: day trip to a charming town that was once the capital of England

A weekend in Brighton for some beach and fun in the UK

Is Nancy worth visiting? What to see and do on a day trip to Nancy

Day trip from Paris to Normandy and Mont St Michel

Is Saint Malo worth visiting? The best points of interest in the corsair town

Visit the authentic Rumeli Kavagi to experience another facet of Istanbul

One day in Reims: a short visit of the beautiful capital of Champagne