Get to know the Best Northern France campsites for families. Northern France is a favourite of camping enthusiasts from around the country, as well as visitors from across Europe. The area is highly regarded for the natural beauty of its landscapes, dotted with historical cities and towns boasting cherished landmarks, engaging attractions and moderate summer…  Read more

The always magical Carnival of Venice is back this year, from 11 to 21 February 2023! The city will also hold its ‘pre-carnival’ schedule of events from 4 to 5 February 2023. The Venice Carnival is a traditional Italian festival. In fact, this one goes back to the Middle Ages. The carnival begins ten days…  Read more

For an open-air holiday early in the year, the beautiful Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur (PACA) region of France is a great choice, due to its very mild, sunny climate. And February is the perfect time. As well as enjoying the pretty blue skies and filling up on vitamin D (the region had 1,248 hours of…  Read more

Right in the centre of France, Clermont-Ferrand is nestled in the heart of the Puy de Dôme department and the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region. This central location means the city is easily accessible from anywhere in France. It is surrounded by sites that will blow your mind. In fact, the presence of a large number…  Read more

What should you know about this short film festival? The celebrated International Short Film Festival, organised by the association Sauve qui peut le court métrage, is back this year, with its 44th edition! From 28 January to 5 February 2022 in Clermont-Ferrand, 9 days dedicated to the art of short film. The festival will mainly…  Read more

Why a digital detox is exactly what you need in 2023 Switch off your phone and enjoy a digital detox this year, at one of many French campsites that are perfect for a family retreat. Whether you are looking for a notification free period, or you need an internet detox to clear your mind of…  Read more

Niksen is the new Hygge, the modern traveller’s lagom. Niksen is our favourite holiday theme for 2022. It’s a Dutch concept, quite simply a belief in doing nothing. That’s what we said: nothing, nada, rien. Why, you ask? Well, think about it, how much of your year do you spend doing nothing? Even on holidays,…  Read more

Breath it in: how to connect with nature and recharge on a camping trip Humans have always known that being outdoors in nature is good for our bodies and minds. Yet the evolution of our societies has been towards more and more urban living. For centuries, rising with the sun and retiring as the moon…  Read more

Night view over the Saone river to the Fourvière cathedral, in the city of Lyon. The Lyon Festival of Lights is one of the most eagerly-awaited festive season events in France. Every year, the fabulous city of Lyon sees 1.8 million visitors arrive from all over the world for the four-day festival. The urban landscape…  Read more

View of the Saint-Georges church in Lyon – France Many people count the city of Lyon among their favourites and it’s not surprising. The former capital of Roman Gaul has it all. Culture, fresh air, nature, gastronomy… As a place to live or simply to visit, be it for a weekend or a longer stay,…  Read more