Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France and has a population of around 27,523. This historic medieval town is located between the Thouet and Loire rivers and is beautifully surrounded by vineyards. Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon and Chinin to name a few. Saumur is the heart of the Loire wine business, […]

Nantes is a large bustling city and has a population of around 300,000. It is the most westerly city in France and is situated at the head of the estuary of the Loire river where it is also joined by the Sevre and Erdre rivers.

The beautiful walled town of Vannes is by far one of Brittany’s most stunning sights and a must see on any excursion to the Gulf of Morbihan. With a population of around 53,350, Vannes is a perfect place to stay. You can wander around the beautifully presented medieval street or enjoy lunch by the harbour. […]

Rennes is a vibrant city and Brittany’s administrative capital. From its medieval streets of the picture-perfect old town to the relaxing Thabor gardens and the impressive parliament building Rennes is a beautiful place to live. Rennes has a population of around 216,815. In 1720 most of Old Rennes was burnt down when a fire ravaged […]

Josselin is a beautiful city located in the department of Morbihan and has a population of around 2,495. Josselin is most famous for its medieval castle which is owned by members of the legendary Rohan family and is open to the public from April to October. Josselin like many Brittany towns has its fair share […]

It is impossible to spend a weekend, a mini break or a holiday in Rouen without going to the Gros-Horloge clock, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Church of Saint-Ouen, the Museum of Fine Arts, the view from Sainte-Catherine’s Hill in Bonsecours, the British military cemetery in Petit-Quevilly, the timber framed streets of the centre of […]

The name of the town derives from the Latin: Noviomagus Lexoviorum (“Noviomagus of the Lexovii”). The town was originally known in Celtic as Novio Magos (“New Field”, “New Market”), which was Latinized as Noviomagus. Owing to the large number of similarly-named cities, however, it was necessary to specify where this one was located. The local […]

Lessay is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Angoville-sur-Ay was merged into Lessay. Lessay is a small town in the centre of the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy. Abbey Holy Trinity Lessay (Abbaye de la Sainte-Trinité) is the main focus of the small town of Normandy. […]

The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in the mesmerising bay where Normandy and Brittany merge, the island draws the eye from great distances. The island is located about 1 kilometre off the country’s North Western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near to Avranches and is circa 17 acres […]