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Visiting La Romieu in France - a gem of Unesco heritage and feline legend

Writer: Helena Bergström

Visiting La Romieu in France! We were looking for a campsite with a washing machine and were surprised by a charming village with a pilgrimage route, Unesco heritage and a medieval legend about cats. What's more, the campsite turned out to be a real gem!

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Things to do in Bordeaux - 14 tips for France's wine city

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | What to see and do in Bordeaux? This French city is primarily known for its wines and is often called the ”wine capital of the world.” The city is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Visiting the Dune du Pilat in France - Europe's largest sand dune

Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to visit Dune du Pilat in France? Located on the coast of Bordeaux, this dune is the largest in Europe. And that's saying a lot - this dune is huge!

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Things to do in Saint-Émilion, France - our top 9 tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

What to see and do in Saint-Émilion, France? This small historic town, found just outside Bordeaux, is completely surrounded by vineyards. In this cosy little gem, you can both discover historical sights and enjoy great wines.

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Visiting Chateau de Beynac in France - a historic gem

Writer: Helena Bergström

If you like historical places and charming alleys, like out of a fairy tale, then we highly recommend visiting Chateau de Beynac in France. This is a historically interesting place with a high cosiness factor!

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Visiting Rocamadour in France - a sacred pilgrimage site

Writer: Helena Bergström

Visiting Rocamadour in France is an experience we highly recommend. This sacred village, built in three successive levels, is a historic site with dramatic views.

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Visiting Gouffre de Padirac in France - a fascinating cave

Writer: Helena Bergström

We highly recommend visiting the Gouffre de Padirac when travelling through France. Not only is this cave deep and dramatically beautiful, it also offers an exciting underground boat ride experience.

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Visiting Colmar - a picturesque dream in France

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | Colmar i franska Alsace är en av de charmigaste städer vi någonsin besökt. Färgglada korsvirkeshus, vindlande gränder, små kanaler och blomsterprydda fasader får nästan hela stadskärnan att likna en sagovärld. Vi blev faktiskt så förälskade i Colmar att vi återvände några månader senare för att överlämna FREEDOMtravels pris som Årets Destination Europa 2025. Här berättar vi vad som gör Colmar så speciellt och tipsar om stadens bästa sevärdheter.

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Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume – Basilica and Tomb of Mary Magdalene

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | In the small town of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in Provence stands a huge Gothic basilica. In the crypt are several ancient sarcophagi and relics that, according to Catholic tradition, belong to Mary Magdalene. We stopped with the camper and discovered a place with a fascinating mix of history, religion and legend.

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Porquerolles – cycling to beaches on the Golden Isles

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Porquerolles is the largest of the Golden Islands off Hyères on the French Riviera. Here you will find cycle paths, pine forests, vineyards and fantastic bathing coves. We rented bikes and pedaled to Plage Notre-Dame, a beach that has actually been named the most beautiful in Europe.

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