Travelogues Occitania

On the highest mountain in the Cévennes

We had been spoiled by good weather since mid-November, but then we were hit by a bad spell in the Basque Country, which continued to haunt us during our time in Toulouse. But...

17.05.24 First night in the Rudy: we sleep well even though it rains incredibly hard at night. It is grey and dull and after a coffee and homemade granola with fruit, we...

Carcassonne, Pont du Gard

Today we wanted to go for it, all signs were green. Only the rain radar on the weather online stubbornly refused to stop the rain. So we postponed our departure, no matter how...

Planning the harbor arrival as early as possible had proven itself in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. So we were ready to leave at 6:30. Contrary to the weather forecast, we had...

La Porta del Cel - On the mountain as well as in the heart

Region: Occitane Department: Aude and Ariège

Finally arrived in the south, we are shocked by how busy it is here. Once again, we get the last spot with electricity. It is currently winter vacation in France, and somehow we...

Am Morgen verlässt Isabelle schon früh das Haus für die Arbeit. Sie hat ihr eigenes Keramik-Geschäft, in dem sie auch Kurse anbietet. Den Vormittag nutze ich für Yoga, zum...

After a day's work in Arles, I'm already drawn out of the city again. I take a break at one of the vegetable and fruit stands that I pass along the way. They are just right for...

Although Montpellier is more known as a high-tech metropolis, there is a lot to see in the old town.

Hey guys :) This morning the weather was not the best.... It was dry, but we saw lightning and heard thunder in the distance. So diving = canceled... We had breakfast and then...

The past few days with Sheila, like the first, were filled with weeding and cooking. Unfortunately, I had to leave this wonderful place after only 2 weeks. But as she says,...

The Lord of the Castle and the Billy Goat

Sète, day three. To learn more about the city, we took the offer of LE PETIT TRAIN. It starts at 10:30 am at Quai Général Durand. Departures are hourly and the tour lasts 45...

The evening in Viviers ends with a heavy rain. When we set off the next morning, it has cooled down significantly overnight. Fog hovers over the river. Our destination is...

7.5.2022 The start is a bit difficult. After 200m, the passage under the bridge is closed, so back and over the bridge to the other side of the canal. Today it is extremely...

Arriving in Toulouse, I immediately took the right path to the hostel/youth hostel, I'm getting better and neglecting some habits 😁 At first glance, everything was fine....

I spend the night on a flat surface under trees right by the river. The place is like a private pitch hidden among the vineyards. Here I can spread out, swim, have breakfast,...

In Nîmes, we not only visited one of the best-preserved amphitheaters from antiquity, following in the footsteps of the Romans, but also learned where the denim fabric actually...

Locally, it is praised as the 'best-preserved medieval fortress,' and indeed, the Carcassonne Castle and the surrounding city look like they are from a different time - at least...

A few days in Agde Le Grau d'Agde is located directly at the mouth of the Hérault River into the sea beautiful beaches the neighboring campsite was completely destroyed by a...

Sète, the second day. Heike's birthday dinner is still pending, so I am looking for the right restaurant and there are many of them. I read the reviews to speed things up a bit,...

We approached the tour through the Camargue with mixed feelings. After all, I had booked this tour online, with the note to start from la Grande Motte. Then the confirmation...

Now we have already been in the port of la Grande Motte for the third or fourth day. After it was clear that we will spend a few days here, we will take the opportunity to visit...

Nîmes, Aigues-Mortes and Le Grau du Roi Region: Occitania Department: Gard

In the late afternoon, I leave Isabelle's house. The sun is already low and I have saved a few possible destinations in Google Maps. I stop at the Gouffre de l'oeil doux, a...

Hey everyone! This morning, we skipped breakfast because we had finished all the bread yesterday. So we decided to go diving. However, there was a diving ban sign there, and...

Following a tip from Christian Weper, we headed to the region around the Tarn River. The area is very beautiful and we thought we shouldn't miss it. After the bad experiences...