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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.
Daniel Bates
Sep 29, 20246 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Sep 16, 20248 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Apr 28, 202417 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Apr 23, 202410 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 20249 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 202413 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 20246 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Mar 19, 20247 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Feb 20, 202438 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Feb 13, 202432 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Jan 31, 202411 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Jan 29, 202411 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Nov 11, 202315 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Oct 29, 202315 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Oct 25, 202315 min read
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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.
Daniel Bates
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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