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You are as hot as a volcano
We are traveling through France for I don't know how many times, and yet the country continually surprises us with new wonders.
Hello Provence!
The hero is sick. An evil, brazen, shameless virus has sneaked in as a stowaway and uninvited guest, treacherously incapacitating the hero's immune system.
over the Aubrac high plateau, in Le Puy-en-Velay and down to the Rhône...
After leaving Conques, I was very curious about 'L'Aubrac', this vast high plateau of volcanic origin in the 'Massif Central'. Before that, I had descended into the valley of the...
Michelin Adventure and Inside a Volcano in Auvergne
Michelin Museum in Clermont-Ferrand and Volcano Lemptégy
Castle Pontillac, Rock Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, Lens Museum and Light Show in Brives-Charensac
from our parking spot to Aiguilhe. Line 17 brings riders free of charge to the city center - a very friendly service from the city, as it saved us some elevation gain. ...
Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne
Fever Stone,
Zur Tour de France in Vichy
We saw the “fictitious start” of the 11th stage, drank tea like in imperial times, and enjoyed cabaret and a drone show.
Riom and the APAGE Trail
“The Beautiful One” and the hike
Puy de Dôme and Volvic
Hike to the highest volcano of the Chaîne de Puys, Volvic House, and Cave of the Volvic Stone
Castle with Knight Tournaments, Cheese House and Black Village - Discoveries in Auvergne
Château de Murol, La Maison du Fromage Saint-Nectaire and Besse
Vichy on National Day - Tour through the Belle Époque
With a guide, we explored old Vichy and the opera and participated in the celebrations for July 14th
#11 Riviera of the Alps
Camping Le Verger near Embrun
Hike Mont-Dore, Puy de Sancy, and Pic du Capucin
For today, we planned a full-day hike that started at our campsite “Domaine de la Grande Cascade”.
Small villages and a crater lake in the Auvergne
Lavadieu, Brioude, Lac Pavin and strange noises from next door
In the Rhone Valley heading south
From Vienne to Valence
A Day Riding in the Group
From Mâcon to Lyon
Red red wine
Our last week of travel is inevitably upon us, as the favorable weather seems to be expanding in other places. On Saturday morning, to everyone's dismay, Zappa's favorite weekly...
Hike to the Salty Spring and La Bouboule
“Le cirque de la Fontaine Salée” and Belle-Époque Spa Resort
Orcival, La Roche de Sanadoire and Murat-le-Quaire - exploring the Auvergne
Villages and Hiking
Billy - Life in the Middle Ages
Not a shelf, but a medieval place in France
The last few days
All change again. Our site by the lake was lovely, no complaints, but we were hog-tied by the lake not allowing dogs. On Friday we went out for half a day to the River Rhone in...
Drôme and Ardèche - on both sides of the Rhône
From Valence to Bourg St. Andeol
Goodbye Voie Bleue, welcome Via Rhona
From Lyon to Vienne
Charroux - one of the most beautiful villages in France
Our last day in the Auvergne
Lazy day, lazy day, travel day
Sunday was hot, and also busy with weekend campers. Consequently, we didn’t do much. We had a swim in the lake, a swim in the pool, a drink at the bar and spent a good portion of...
A little gem
DAY 3: We spent the night in Vesoul in a public parking lot – and surprisingly slept quite peacefully. At 10 o'clock we set off. We had planned to cover the 80 kilometers that...
Vulcania
Amusement park dedicated to volcanoes, space, and science in Auvergne
My journey through the Volcano National Park and the stuck fuel cap
Drive through France's wild mountains, a stuck fuel cap, and the discovery of a dreamy spot
Nougat Tour and the Old Town of Montelimar
Montélimar is on the agenda today, known for its traditional production of nougat. I had to first get over the idea that it was the brown stuff I used to enjoy as a child,...
Camping Rives d’Arc
First full day in the Ardeche. We caught the free bus down to the Le Pont d'Arc, the archway in the pictures. This is a bit of a focal point, but not too busy and beautiful,...