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  • Donjon Gilles Aycelin, the Jewel in Narbonne’s Crown

    Narbonne is in the picturesque Languedoc region of southern France. It’s a beautiful city, but the best view is, without a doubt, from the top of the Donjon Gilles Aycelin. You’re treated to uninterrupted, 360-degree views, including landmarks like the Narbonne Cathedral with its towering Gothic choir. It’s so close you could almost reach out…

  • Why the Medieval Town of Bergerac in France Should Be on Your French Bucket List

    If you’ve never visited the medieval town of Bergerac in France, you’re in for a treat. It’s an absolute feast for the eyes, with half-timbered buildings, pretty little squares, and the Dordogne River as a backdrop. I recently went for the first time when my brother visited me from the UK. He wanted to go…

  • What to do in Poitiers: 13 Things to Do in 2025

    Wondering what to do in Poitiers and the best places to visit? I’ve got you covered. Until recently, the only time I’d visited Poitiers was to use the train station to travel to Paris. But then I read Elizabeth Chadwick’s trilogy of books on Eleanor of Aquitaine. As a result, I became fascinated with Poitiers, the place where…

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