During the first end of lockdown in May, I took a little walk in Paris, enjoying the sun and seeing something other than my (residential) neighborhood. I opted for Montmartre which I had never visited! The sacré cœur It’s of course the must-see in Montmartre! The interior was closed but that did not prevent the atmosphere from being soaked up 😎 . Needed to know that its construction is fairly recent, it was completed in 1923. It was voted “public…
Houlgate and the “flowered” coast
27 July 2020During the 2019 Christmas holidays I had not really planned to leave Paris. But at the last moment I wanted to get some fresh air and see the sea! After some research for accommodation I opted for Houlgate on the “flowered” coast. Practical information The flowered coast is located in Calvados, between Cabourg and Honfleur. I opted for the hotel Castel de Siam in the city center of Houlgate with the possibility of free parking in the street. And the…
A week-end in Troyes – FR
21 June 2020At the end of 2019 I was looking for a French destination for a weekend. My criteria were: quickly accessible by train from Paris, not too expensive and nice, authentic city center. I chose Troyes! Practical information So I took the TER train from the Gare de l’Est. Troyes is reached in 1h30 and the round trip cost me 60E. I booked a small studio Arouet very close to the station and close to the center (102E for 3 nights).…
4d city trip in Lisbon
19 December 2019I still have lots of great Australian landscapes to show you. But I wanted to stop a little by presenting you my weekend in Lisbon! Transport and accomodation in Lisbon For the first time I took a Ryanair flight. If you have the possibility, know that by car it cost me less to park for 4 days than to take the bus! Once in Lisbon, you will find the metro at the direct exit from the airport. You will need…
Bucket list – 10 places in Europe
26 March 2018You may think “you’re at the other side of the world and you plan trips to Europe?” Well, yeah! Because being at the other side of the world gives me only one desire: to discover this beautiful old continent which is mine! So I have lots of travel ideas in mind and I share my favorites with you in Europe. In any case what I see on the internet! But if really you are diligent in my blog (and a…