Updated: September 2026 | Port-Cros is one of the Golden Islands off the French Mediterranean coast and a fantastic excursion for those who like wild nature, hiking and crystal clear water. We came here by boat from Le Lavandou and had our sights set on La Palud beach. It didn't really happen that way. But sometimes a day trip is still good.
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Updated: September 2026 | Île du Levant is one of the Golden Islands off the French Mediterranean coast and is known for the naturist village of Héliopolis. We went here on a spontaneous excursion from Le Lavandou, failed to find a hotel and were instead booked into a tent. It was the beginning of one of our more unexpected island adventures in France.
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Updated: September 2026 | Le Lavandou on the French Riviera attracts with fine sandy beaches, small coves and boats to the Golden Islands of Port-Cros and Île du Levant. We came here by camper van during the height of summer and stayed at a campsite at Pramousquier, where an evening swim in the Mediterranean was just what we needed after a dramatic journey through the mountains.
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Updated: September 2026 | Thoronet Abbey, Abbaye du Thoronet, is one of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in Provence. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and impresses with its simple architecture, beautiful light and special atmosphere. We stopped during a motorhome trip through southern France and also got a welcome break from the 35-degree heat.
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Updated: September 2026 | Île Sainte-Marguerite is just a short boat ride from Cannes, but offers a completely different world with pine forests, turquoise blue waters, small bathing coves and historic Fort Royal. We took a day trip to the largest of the Lérins Islands and had a day of swimming, luxury yachts, a broken sandal and the man in the iron mask.
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Updated: September 2026 | What is there to see and do in Marseille in southern France? We spent a day in this lively port city and managed to experience the Vieux-Port, the fish market and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, among other things. Here we collect our own experiences and supplement with more tips for those who want to discover Marseille.
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Corsica-Sardinia ferry, how does it work? Good in our experience. Ferries run from Bonifacio in southern Corsica to Santa Teresa in northern Sardinia. The Corsica-Sardinia ferry takes 50 minutes and is easy to continue travelling with your motorhome. The ferries are very frequent and we were there 45 minutes before.
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Propriano in Corsica is a charming and pleasant little village on the coast. In Propiano there is a harbour with many small boats, and although the village only has just over 3000 inhabitants, there are plenty of cosy restaurants. In the evening we found a campsite just outside: Camping Tikiti.
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Filitosa, in Corsica. Filitosa has been inhabited since the Neolithic era and people were already in Corsica 8000 years ago. To get some perspective... The Egyptian civilisation emerged 5000 years ago and the Roman Empire was founded just under 3000 years ago. Come to Filitosa in Corsica!
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What a wonderful paradise beach in Corsica! We have found a fabulous beach in the western part of Corsica, one of those beaches you see in photos. The cliffs jut out into the sea, and the sand in the bay is soft and fine-grained. Come to Plage de Cupabia, a paradise beach in Corsica!
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