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Among the numerous circular walks that can be found in the Perigord Noir , there is one that stands above the others and that we loved in a particular way. It is the Combe des Loups in Saint Andre d'Allas and we just discovered it a few days ago: 12 Km, 4 hours walk among the amazing blooming lush nature of this fantastic region of France. Fields, Dordogne But, as we are passionate walkers nature is not unusual for us. Indeed what really struck us is that this is a real complete walk: it offers the "usual" beautiful scenarios of the Perigord, colorful flowers, wild strawberries, blackberry bushes but also open views over one of the most beautiful castle of the region (the Chateau de Puymartin ), some typical Perigourdine landmarks such as stone huts and rocky outcrops, ancient wash houses and hamlets dating back to the XIV century. But I think that, in this case, pictures are worth a thousands of my words.... Bloomings, Dordogne Strawberry plant, Dordogne ...

If you ran into this blog post, we assume you are probably already planning a visit to the Dordogne Valley.  Well done, excellent choice! This beautiful and welcoming department of the South-West of France offers plenty of culture, history, beautiful nature and amazing food, so no wonder why it is one of the top destinations in the country. We have prepared a little list for you that it's just meant to be a starting point, to give you an idea of the most interesting sites and things to do during your stay, and if you haven't booked your trip yet, we are pretty sure you'll be doing it straight away after reading this! Here is our top 10 list of things to do in the Dordogne Valley : 1. Savour the local produces: duck, walnuts and truffles Food lovers already know that the Dordogne Valley is a top gourmet destination . And not only for the voluptuous, fairly expensive and surely controversial (in its preparation) foie gras , but for any kind of duck dish, for the h...

You may think we have a sort of taste for the macabre, but after visiting the Montmartre cemetery we decided to repeat the experience and explore another monumental cemetery of Paris, the Montparnasse one. To be honest with you, we actually ended up there quite in a random way, after trying to get into the Catacombes de Paris and giving up due to a massive, incredibly long queue (eventually we would then end up leaving Paris without ever visiting the catacombes despite several attempts). Montparnasse area was not far away and we thought about having a walk around to explore the neighborood but then, reading the guide we got tempted by this ancient cemetery! And if Montmartre cemetery had a Gothic fascinating atmosphere, Montparnasse is surely not less charming with its sculptures and bizarre decorations, illustrious tombs and large airy spaces filled with trees and flowers. Montparnasse cemetery Montparnasse cemetery Montparnasse cemetery Montparnasse cemete...

Once upon a time there was a french man. His name was Claude Baudard de Saint James and he was treasurer of the French Navy. One day he bought an estate close to the Bagatelle and commissioned a landscape architect ( François Joseph Bélanger , the same who had created the Chateau de Bagatelle ) to develop the project for a garden, something that had to be surprising, original and full of character. Today not much of the ancient splendor is left and the garden and its buildings are a bit run down but the place still retains an intriguing charm especially considering its location, in this bourgeois area of the Ile de France surrounded by modern buildings and with view over the Defense skyscrapers. La Defense -Paris We bumped into this little gem while walking from Levallois Perret (our home during our first 6 months in France) and Bois Boulogne , the biggest park in Paris. And we decided to make a stop to enjoy a bit of calm and its eccentric beauty. Parc de la Folie Sai...

Have you decided? Are you really sure you want to get married? Well, then the next step is choosing your honeymoon destination!!   I personally believe one of the best option is Egypt.  Thanks to its geographical position in the northeast of Africa, Egypt is characterized by low annual rainfall and sunshine all year round, with temperatures that rarely fall below 20°C. It is one of the richest countries in terms of history, culture and natural beauty and it is without any doubts one of the most amazing and desired destinations for honeymoons. A holiday in Egypt can offer something for all tastes: a combination of thousands of interesting temples and monuments with the magic of a sea among the most beautiful on the planet. And if you are looking for romance, intimacy and relax, the association of an adventurous Nile cruise with a week getting pampered by the wonderful coral reef of the Red Sea may be the perfect choice for your honeymoon. A cruise on the...

The Red Sea is an amazing blue stretch of pristine waters famous for its beautiful seabed, the magnificent colors of the reef and the rich fauna that inhabit its waters: a true “underwater paradise”.  Thanks to its geographical isolation it has developed, over the centuries, a unique marine ecosystem that never ceases to amaze divers. But what makes it so special and why you should choose it as your diving destination? I will give you 5 reasons: The corals. A dip in the blue waters of the Red Sea will lead you to the discovery of more than 200 different species of corals creating an amazing underwater landscape. Indeed the Red Sea has the largest range of corals in the world. Each part is characterized by a different species and at each dive your eyes will be amazed by coral gardens with an impressive variety of colors and shapes. It’s something that cannot be described with words, it needs to be experienced; an experience you will never forget. ...