Daniel Bates
Day trip from Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Chateau de Fontainebleau is a wondering palace to check out whilst visiting Paris and is only one hour away by train. Here is my guide.
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Daniel Bates
Sep 168 min read
The splendour of Versailles Palace
The second most visited site in France, Versailles Palace which is a must 'do' when visiting Paris. Here is my experience & what to expect.
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Daniel Bates
Apr 2817 min read
Top places to visit in Normandy
Thinking of a trip to the Normandy region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
Apr 2310 min read
The top Roman sites to check out in the Provence region of France
Thinking of a trip to the Provence region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
Apr 209 min read
Day trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi
One of the top memorable experiences to have in the French Alps, a trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi near Chamonix to see Mt Blanc.
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Daniel Bates
Apr 2013 min read
South-western Brittany - an ideal family vacation
We took a weeks vacation as a family to southern Brittany and here are some of the top places to check out in this corner of France.
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Daniel Bates
Apr 206 min read
Le Tréport: the setting for the hit TV series Les Témoins
Le Tréport (Normandy, France) is the setting for the hit French TV series Les Témoins. Check out my visit to the seaside town.
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Daniel Bates
Mar 197 min read
Provins: a wonderful day out whilst in Paris
Provins makes an excellent day out from Paris, France. Check out my findings when I explored this amazing medieval town.
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Daniel Bates
Feb 2038 min read
The best places to visit in Hauts de France region
Thinking of a trip to the Hauts-de-France region of France, then check out the top places to see & tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
Feb 1332 min read
The beautiful coastline of the French & Italian Riviera.
Thinking of a trip to French and Italian Riviera, then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
Jan 3111 min read
De Klompenrit: my ride from Stevenage to Amsterdam
Throwback to Danik's cycling adventure from Stevenage, UK to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The ride was called De Klompenrit & took place in 2015.
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Daniel Bates
Jan 2911 min read
Corsica, the place to be on the Mediterranean
Thinking of a trip to the island of Corsica, France, then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
Nov 11, 202315 min read
Grave hunting in the Somme
This is a personal blog post about my great-great uncle's involvement in the First World War, where they lost their lives in Battle.
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Daniel Bates
Oct 29, 202315 min read
First places to see and go to in Paris
Visiting Paris, the capital of France for the first time. Here is my guide on what sights should be checked out first.
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Daniel Bates
Oct 25, 202315 min read
St Pierre: Reservations Required
Checking out the town of St Pierre on the French islands of St Pierre & Miquelon, located on the eastern coast of Canada.
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Daniel Bates
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Évol - Stunning village in the Pyrénées
Évol, a stunning village in the Pyrénées in South-West France also listed on the Les plus beaux villages de France is a must visit.
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