Each village has a central market square, so if you time your drive right, you can hit a weekly market and sample the local specialties. The region’s châteaux and defensive walls remain – most distinctive of all are bastide towns such as Monpazier, encircled by fortified walls and protected by sturdy ramparts. Serenity may reign now, but during the Middle Ages, the area was often a battleground because the Dordogne River marked an important strategic frontier between English and French forces during the Hundred Years War. The Dordogne holds two special distinctions – it's the home of many of France's top culinary delights, as well as being a land of fortified villages. If you want more of the south, Provence offers an embarrassment of road trips – from the charming hilltop-perched villages of the Luberon to Arles and the Camargue with its salt flats and flamingos.īest road trip for food and fortifications Monpazier–Domme 96km (60 miles) Filmmakers, writers, celebrities and artists have all had their hearts stolen by this glittering stretch of coastline – by the end of this trip, you'll understand why.Īim to avoid the July and August high season when the roads are jammed. From glamorous Cannes to sassy Nice via the corkscrew turns of the Corniches, then on to the millionaire's playground of Monaco, this is a drive you'll remember forever. South of France and the Côte d'Azurīest road trip for food and family fun Cannes–Monaco 62km (39 miles)Ĭruising the glam Côte d'Azur is as dazzling and chic as road trips get. This drive links up France’s most magnificent collection of castles, ranging from austere medieval fortresses such as Château de Langeais to ostentatious royal pleasure palaces such as Chambord.ĭetour: You can stop along the way and rent a bike to cycle when the weather is fair – don’t miss the graceful arches of Château de Chenonceau reflected in the Cher River near Tours.
Planning tip: When in Beaune, the town around which the vineyards circle, don’t miss the magnificent Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices de Beaune in the old city, with its exquisite 15th-century altar painting by Rogier van der Weyden. Pair your wine tasting with some of the country’s most memorable Romanesque architecture – for example, the grand Cathédrale Saint-Lazare d'Autun – and you’ll uplift both body and soul. Enjoy detours into venerable wine-growing villages whose melodious names – engraved on labels or whispered during a romantic dinner – make oenophiles swoon. You’ll meander through the vine-carpeted countryside from Gevrey-Chambertin to Puligny-Montrachet, exploring some of the most storied vineyards in the world.
Then connect up with the exquisite Route des Grands Crus, which links many of central Burgundy’s most acclaimed vineyards.
Wine villages in Burgundyīest road trip for wine and architecture Chablis–Beaune 200km (124 miles)īegin this wine journey in Chablis in the département of Yonne, leaving ample time to taste the seven grands crus (premium vineyards) of this well-known winemaking town. So, come and meet us, we will be happy to share a moment with you.Immerse yourself in the best experiences the world has to offer with our email newsletter delivered weekly into your inbox. These values are part of a sustainable development approach, the root of our motivations. Trust, Consideration, Generosity, Solidarity, Listening and Sharing are the foundation of our values. We work every day to make it an ever more convivial place where our values can come to life. A place of calm, well-being and renewal, a holiday destination to take a break, enjoy the present moment and make the most of your loved ones. More than a campsite, Le Rêve is a garden, an 8-hectare wooded park where islands of large pitches and a dozen or so accommodations blend into the landscape. We found what we were looking for at Camping Le Rêve and are delighted to share this haven of nature and serenity with our guests! Take the time to get to know us, you are welcome!Īfter twenty years of working in industry, we decided to leave everything behind for a life more in harmony with what drives us every day, with our values. Hello and welcome in our small nature campsite with 60 pitches in Occitanie! Whether you have been advised by one of our guests or you have come here through an internet search, we are delighted that you have stopped by on our webpage.
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