Je te répondrai pour ma part uniquement à propos de la Bretagne. la Normandie, je connais un peu, mais moins bien que la Bretagne.
Tout dépend si tu veux faire le tour complet de la Bretagne ou simplement une partie ( question de temps disponible par exemple ).
En tout cas, pour moi, il y a un coin de Bretagne qu'il ne faut absolument pas manquer, c'est la côte de granit rose. C'est un bijou !
Ca se situe dans les Côtes d' Armor, c'est à dire le département Nord de la Bretagne. C'est une partie de la côte qui est très précisement délimitée. Elle commence au Nord de Lannion et prend fin juste avant Perros-Guirrec.
Plus qu'un grand discours, consulte ce site, tu auras tout compris.
http://www.cotedegranitrose.fr/
Par certains côtés, c'est un petit paradis sur terre...Parfois de grandes plages de sable blanc si fin qu'il est presque impalpable, mais aussi une multitude de petites anses, de petites criques, entourées d'amas impressionants d'énormes blocs de granit rose, errodés par le temps. Sur les fonds sableux, la mer devient turquoise au moindre rayon de soleil. C'est une merveille !
Toujours sur la côte Nord, mais un peu plus à l'Est, tu trouveras Paimpol, et en face la superbe petite île de Bréhat. Tréguier, un peu plus dans les terres, est interessante à visiter également.
A l'opposé, à l'Ouest donc de la côte de granit rose, tu pourras aller à Roscoff. La côte est différente, très sauvage par endroit.
Sinon, dans le centre Bretagne, tu pourras aller voir les Monts d'Arrée. Grande étendue de landes sauvages. En poussant un peu vers l'Ouest, tu rattraperas la côte extrème Ouest via Sizun, Crozon, pour atteindre finalement la presqu'île de Crozon. De là, direction le Nord vers Brest ou direction le Sud vers Quimper.
Si tu as des questions, n'hésite surtout pas à les poser, que ce soit en direct sur le forum ou en mp, je me ferai un plaisir de te répondre, j'adore ce coin de France, c'est un plaisir pour moi d'en parler et d'en faire partager la beauté.
Kénavo ! ( au revoir en breton 🙂 )
PS 1: Il ya encore des centaines d'autres coins merveilleux, comme le golf du Morbihan, mais je n'en ai pas parlé car je connais moins bien. J'espère que d'autres membres pourront t'en parler.
PS 2: En Septembre tu seras tranquile. Les touristes seront retournés chez eux, il ne restera plus que des gens sans enfants scolarisés, donc des jeunes couples ou des seniors, mais plus les masses de touristes de Juillet et Août. Tous les hôtels seront encore ouverts.
Connaissez vous la baie de somme?(frontiere entre côte picarde et Haute Normandie)
C est a quelques kilometres du Treport.
C'est un lieu préservé et magnifique ou l on peut observer les oiseaux et les phoques marins a marée basse, magique!
Si vous y passez je vous conseille le Hourdel pour l observation des phoques ainsi que St Valery pour des ballades agreables le long de la baie.
Puis le Treport pour rejoindre la normandie.Ville plus touristique mais qui a son charme et surtout les plus hautes falaises d'europe, plus de 100 metres au dessus de vos tête, splendide!Avec point de vue splendide sur toute la côte.
Il y a aussi juste a côté le treport plage ( je ne me souviens plus du nom exact mais c est collé a la ville) avec des maisons en bois bariolées de toutes les couleurs assez insolites!
Pour le logement, l hotel "hotel de calais" est en plein centre face au port, un brin veillot je vous l'accorde mais correct et a partir de 31 euro la nuit en chambre double.
www.hoteldecalais.com
Si tu commence par la Bretagne, avant d'aller en Normandie arrete toi au Mont Saint Michel. la visite de l'abbaye vaut vraiment le coup ! S'il ne fait pas super beau et que tu visite la visite en fin de journée, tu seras vraiment tranquile !
Ensuite en Normandie tu peux remonter jusqu'à Cabourg et Houlgate, 2 mignonnes petites villes sur la côte fleurie au sud de Deauville. La plage d'Houlgate est vraiment sympa, bordée de belle et vieille maisons.
Si tu aimes marcher, regardes les horaires des marrées pour faire une balade à marrée basse entre Houlgate et Villers. La plage est déouverte à marrée basse, mais completement recouverte par la mer à marrée haute. En partant d'Houlgate, tu longe les falaises des vaches noires, tu y trouveras quelques fossiles, et tu finiras par arriver sur la plage de Villers. De Villers, il y a des bus pour rentrer ensuite à Houlgate.
Quelques restaurant que j'aime bien :
L'Eden, avec de très bons plats de poissons, mais aussi de la viande pour les amateurs. Très bon, cadre très chaleureux et agréable :
http://www.eden-houlgate.com/
A Dives-sur-Mer, entre Cabourg et Houlgate, tu peux faier un tour dans le village d'artiste Guillaume le Conquérant.
Dasn ce village d'art il y a un très bon restaurant gastronomique pour se faire un p'tit plaisir : http://www.sol-and-si.fr/restaurant.html
Pour un autre petit plaisir romantique, si vous êtes dans le coin un week-end, je vous conseille le brunch du Grand hotel de Cabourg le dimanche midi. Il faut reserver (au 02.31.91.01.79, demander une table avec vue sur la mer) et pour 44€ c'est buffet à volonté ! Et le buffet est énorme ! Grand buffet d'entrées, charcuterie, huitres, fruits de mer... Ensuite choix entre 2 plats chaud, vin à volonté, énorme plateau de fromages et grand buffet de desserts ! Avec pour accompagner votre repas, la vue sur la mer et un très bon pianiste !
Pour en revenir aux balades depuis Houlgate, tu paux aussi partir dans l'autre sens, suivre la jetée à partir du vieux temple en direction de Dives. Ensuite tu longeras la mer (et la voie ferrée) pour arriver jusqu'au port de Dives-sur-Mer. Marché au poissons le matin. Et un peu plus loin le port de plaisance.
Voila, quittons la région d'Houlgate...
Plus au nord tu pourras aller à Honfleur, jolie petite ville, de nombreux restaurant autour du vieux port, ainsi que de nombreux artistes.
Etretat et ses falaises, et Fécamp dans la même région, sont aussi à voir.
Celui que j'aime beaucoup, c'est le chateau de Vendeuvre.
http://www.vendeuvre.com/
Très belles collection d'objet, notamment le mobilier pour animaux de compagnie ! Le jardin est magnifique aussi, y aller quand il fait beau.
Pour continuer dans les visites, j'ai oublier de mentionner Bayeux. La ville est très agréable, et la visite des Tapisseries de Bayeux vaut vraiment le détour.
Voila, je crois avoir fait le tour... Enfin j'en ai surement oublié, mais ça te fait déjà de la lecture !
Sinon en Normandie en septembre il fait généralement beau, par contre les vacanciers sont repartis, donc tu n'auras pas de problème d'hébergement.
A tiens a propos d'hebergement, si tu veux une chambre d'hotes très romantique, avec un accueil très convivial, et un délicieux petit déjeuner, je te conseille le Manoir de la Marjolaine à Cabourg : http://manoirdelamarjolaine.free.fr/
Par contre, pas possible de faire quoi que se soit à pied, il faut ensuite prendre la voiture pour sortir.
Pour faire court, je dirais, en partant de la côte bretonne et en remontant : la côte de granit, Dinan, St Malo, le Mont St Michel, puis Cabourg, Honfleur, le pont de Normandie, Etretat (ne pas louper le coucher de soleil !) et tu auras fait le plein de belles images ! Je viens de le faire.. Régale toi !
Dans le pays d'Auge un petit village charmant à voir absolument , classé un des plus beaux villages de France Beuvron en Auge, village typique de normandie aves ses maisons à colombages: inoubliable !!!
Entre Caen et Lisieux en dessous de Cambremer avec une aire pour les camping-cars super !
Bonjour,
je rajoute juste qu'il y a des randonnées partout le long des côtes que la traversée du mont saint Michel se fait à pied. Que toute la côte est très belle en Bretagne et en Normandie. Que les plages du débarquement et les cimetières sont à faire. Que les villes comme Granville Caen et Le havre (patrimoine de l'humanité)sont à voir. Qu'il y a les falaises surtout à Etretat magnifiques. Qu'il y a le parc de développement durable Eana à visiter à côté de Lillebonne mais qu'il faut que vous choisissiez entre la bretagne et la Normandie car douze jours ne suffisent pas pour faire les deux.
Bonnes vacances
La Bretagne il y a tellement de chose à visiter qu'il va falloir ciblé selon tes désirs et attirances. Dommage que personne ne parle ici de la Bretagne Sud. La côte de granit rose est effectivement magnifique, mais il y a aussi le golfe de morbihan superbe et ses alentours du côté de Vannes, ensuite tu remontes direct sur le finistère sud , concarneau, quimper, pont aven etc , le finistère nord et sa presqu'ile de Crozon, et le viollage de Locronan ou bien Roscoff etc, ensuite vient les côte d'armor ( j'y ai fais un coup de pêche cet été, malheureusement sous la pluie) du côté de Treguier, c'est trés beau, ensuite Dianrd et St Malo la cité corsaire, le Mont St Michel et tu peux monter sur la Manche du côté de Granville et redescendre par les terre du cotentin c'est trés beau.
Pas simple a choisir j'en conviens en 15 jours, à mon avis tu ne pourras pas tout faire, il faut cibler Bretagne Nord ou Sud. Pour moi la Normandei la plus sympa à mon goût est la manche, l'orne et le calvados.
En ce qui conerne les gites ou hotel en septembre à mon avis tu trouveras facilement, et en général il fait beau.
Bonjour,
Il y a énormément de site à visiter en Bretagne. Vous pouvez aussi penser à prendre un bateau pour visiter les îles comme Groix, Belle Ile, faire une excursion sur l'île de sein au départ d'Audierne par exemple ou de Brest.
Je conseille aussi vivement de louer une voiture pour suivre la route cotière entre le Conquet à l'extrémité Nord de la Bretagne jusqu'à Kerlouan. Les rochers y sont classés au patrimoine mondiale de l'Unesco.
Je fais court passe le Mont Saint-Michel bien sûr, la côté de Granit Rose, Locronon et Quimper, la baie du Morbihan et aussi les magalithes de Carnac du côté de Quiberon
Bon séjour
Pascal
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Hi there,
This question is for a friend who lives in Munich and needs to come to Paris in May 2027.
Could you share any tips on the easiest way to get to Paris (flight or train) and then to La Défense Arena?
I don’t know anything about it, and my friend is just as lost when it comes to planning her trip.
Thanks in advance if you have any advice! :-)
Hello,
I’ve visited Corsica several times with our kids, and we loved the warm welcome and friendliness of the locals as we explored many villages. We’re originally from the JURA region.
Now that we’re retired, we’d like to live somewhere between Bastia and Porto-Vecchio.
Which village or town would you recommend for a peaceful and welcoming lifestyle?
We’re planning to spend a few days in Valencia and the surrounding area. Can you recommend the must-see sights?
PS: If you know any great restaurants, we’re all ears!
It’s official: our Lyon weekend is confirmed from June 12th to 14th (girls only, no kids!). Do you have any must-see spots to recommend? Are there any exhibitions happening around that time?
Which places do you suggest for going out and having a good time?
Hi,
Our son, currently in Central America, will board a sailboat on 04/16 to cross the Atlantic. He’s expected to arrive around 05/31 in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, and we’d like to welcome him on the day he arrives.
I’m looking for accommodation in the area for a few days around that date, from which we can explore the Camargue. We’ll be bringing our e-bikes.
Could you tell me which towns to look in and which areas to avoid, please? I think Port-Saint-Louis isn’t a great option if we want to avoid the toll for the ferry every time we leave by car.
Thanks for your tips.
Claire
PS: Are there a lot of mosquitoes in late May/early June?
Hi everyone! I’m Loubna, I’m Algerian. My friends and I are planning a trip to France, but we don’t know this region at all. Could you help us out? Thanks in advance!
Hi there, I’m facing a pretty big and important dilemma—I moved to Argentina (Buenos Aires) when I was 20, and now, at 30, I’m coming back to France.
I’m looking for a city to live in and build a life for the next several years. I’m a single guy, so that’s the context.
The thing is, I have quite a few strict criteria...
First and foremost, I *need* a city that’s bustling with people everywhere—I really don’t like quiet, small countryside towns.
Nightlife is super important to me, especially on weekends. It’s crucial that there’s a wide range of options for going out in the evening (mostly bars—I’m not really into nightclubs, but I’d like to be one day if possible).
The social aspect is the *most* important thing (honestly, the *only* thing that matters to me). I don’t care at all about living conditions, safety, cleanliness, or whether things work smoothly.
But I *do* need a place where people are generally "chill"—not cold, rigid, or overly professional, with social norms that don’t make my head spin. I know I’ll never find the same Latin vibe here in France, haha, but I’m trying to survive anyway.
In France, I’ve always lived in Essonne (91), around Bures-sur-Yvette / Les Ulis / Gif / Orsay, etc. I *hate* it—way too quiet, empty streets, and zero activities that suit me. There’s not a single proper bar in any of the surrounding towns, just PMU tobacco shops, and nightlife is nonexistent.
I went to Hossegor once with friends—great vibe, nightlife, bars, beach, etc. But I’m guessing it’s *super* expensive to buy a place there, close to the action (and I’m not even sure if it’s a nice place to live overall).
When I came back to France, I spent 3 months in Paris because I thought it would obviously be the closest to what I was looking for. I still have horrible memories of it—it haunted me so much that I had to escape the capital in a hurry... And I was (I think?) in one of the best neighborhoods for my tastes: Belleville.
So here I am, going in circles because I don’t know enough about French cities. All my friends love quiet, small provincial towns or even living alone in the mountains.
A couple told me about Montreuil, but they were there a long time ago, so I don’t know what it’s like now. They said there was activity, that the city was pretty big, and that there was a good nightlife scene (bars, nightclubs, all kinds of outings), plus the metro (which would make it easy to get to Paris or for people to come to Montreuil from Paris).
So, for now, Montreuil is my only option, but I’m scared and would love other opinions (on Montreuil and other possibilities).
Sorry for the novel, but this is *really* important to me—my future depends on it, in a way ^^'
Thanks so much for reading and for any help you can give!
Hello,
At the beginning of June, we’ll be spending a few days in Sardinia. We’ve decided to return via a detour through Corsica and want to make the crossing from Santa Teresa di Gallura to Bonifacio (2 people and 1 car). There are currently two companies, Moby Lines and Ichnusa Lines, that operate this route. Unfortunately, we don’t know either of them at all. The prices and crossing times are pretty much the same, and we’d like to choose the most reliable one (punctuality/risk of cancellation for a booked crossing) and, if possible, the more comfortable of the two. Could you share your thoughts on either company to help us decide? Thanks in advance for your replies.
Have a great day.
I’m thinking about planning several short trips in France outside peak tourist seasons, especially in spring and autumn.
The idea would be to prioritize:
- fewer crowds at tourist sites
- more affordable accommodation prices
- a more local atmosphere
However, I also have some concerns about:
- attractions or restaurants sometimes being closed
- more unpredictable weather depending on the region
- less frequent transportation in certain areas
For those of you who’ve traveled in France off-season before, what do you think were the main pros and cons?
Are there any regions or specific times that are particularly worth prioritizing?
I’m looking for a ski resort in the Massif Central for a family trip—two adults and three kids (ages 4, 5, and 6)—for a week between late February and early March.
The main goal is to introduce my kids to skiing, so I’m looking for a resort that’s really "family-friendly." But honestly, almost every resort (Super-Besse, Mont-Dore, Lioran, etc.) claims to be family-friendly, so I’m not sure which one to choose. Plus, it’s not always easy to check the location of accommodations on booking sites.
For what I have in mind, we don’t need 30 km of slopes. What would be ideal, though, is a resort that’s mostly pedestrian-friendly, with lodging within a reasonable distance from the base of the slopes and a ski school available.
I’ve read some things here about places like "Chalmazel-Jeansagnière," but the thread is a bit old.
Hi,
We’re heading to Corsica at the end of July, and after a 4-night stay in Zonza, I’d like to head toward Cargèse or Porto to visit the Calanques de Piana. What’s the actual travel time? Maps says 2h40/3h, but I’m wondering if that’s really accurate.
How long does it take to get back to Ajaccio Airport afterward?
Thanks!
I’m planning a trip to Normandy and, after reading quite a few posts here, I still have some questions about the most logical order to avoid spending too much time on the road.
The idea is to have a fairly smooth itinerary, taking the time to enjoy the places, over about ten days (possibly a little more), combining the coast and the inland areas.
I’m particularly wondering about:
– The best starting point (starting with Mont-Saint-Michel or saving it for the end)
– The balance between the coastline and more inland areas
– The areas where it’s really worth slowing down the pace
If any of you have done a route that felt particularly coherent, your feedback would really help me fine-tune the planning.
Hi,
I saw that the first tram from Pont du Garigliano leaves at 5:15 AM, and by taking the RER B at Cité Universitaire afterward, I’d arrive at Roissy at 6:30 AM—2 hours before my international flight.
Is this doable, or not? If anyone’s done this before, I’d love to hear about it.
Thanks
Hi there,
We’re about to finalize a booking for late July near the Pink Granite Coast. We’re wondering about the traffic jams that could make our trip miserable, given how famous the place is—we’re excited to see it too. Could it get pretty bad?
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
In June 2020, my wife and I will be visiting Brittany and Normandy. We’d especially love to explore villages that aren’t part of the usual tourist routes. We enjoy traveling off the beaten path.
We’re reaching out to you all to share which villages we should check out in these two regions.
Thanks.
Here’s the account of the start of our 5/7-day trip in Normandy (then off to the neighbors in... Brittany):
Day 01 from Valenciennes to Mont Saint-Michel: Sunday, September 6, 2020.
After a detour through the south of Lille (picking up our son), we head southwest around 10:00 AM, taking the highways via Amiens, the Pont de Normandie, and Avranches to arrive at "the Mount" around 4:00 PM after 515 km.
Parking P3 (14.20 € for 24 hours) for residents and hotels, located 50 meters from the start of the free round-trip shuttle included in the parking price (not too many tourists at this "late" Sunday hour), and we arrive at the hotel around 4:30 PM.
Triple room with a view of the bay at Hôtel Du Guesclin for 1 night.
From 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM, we tackle the complete tour of the ramparts counterclockwise from the Porte de l’Avancée, via the Tour du Nord (near the abbey entrance), passing in front of the abbey to reach the Tour Gabriel, and back to the start: stunning, not crowded, great weather, and amazing views.
Dinner in the beautiful panoramic restaurant of the hotel, with a bay view at a "window" table (such a nice touch!).
Of course, the day isn’t over, and we can then wander through a deserted main street and its unique atmosphere (photos below labeled "night" even though it’s only 9:15/9:30 PM). What a privilege!
Day 02 from Mont Saint-Michel to Saint-Cast: Monday, September 7, 2020.
After a memorable sunrise over the bay and a sit-down breakfast, we climb the steps to the Abbey for our online-reserved time slot (9:30 AM, 11 € per person).
The "masked group" is quite large, though within normal limits, and the one-way Covid-marked route (with a small brochure) prevents crowds. No need to rush, and 1 hour 15 minutes later, we’re done. Sure, it doesn’t have the charm of a guided tour, but we’re not complaining about being there!
We pick up our bags at the hotel, take the shuttle back, grab the car at Parking P3, and head "south" to Dol-de-Bretagne, 26 km/25 minutes away.
Around noon, the small town is very quiet, and parking in front of the Saint-Samson Cathedral** is free. Across the street, the tourist office is generous with info and gives us a great walking map/circuit: Cathedral, a stroll near the ramparts, the historic center** with its typical shopping streets and half-timbered houses, all covered at a leisurely pace in 45 minutes. Then a picnic on-site.
It’s another 50 km/50 minutes to Saint-Cast-le-Guildo and the Armor Conseil agency for the apartment keys (Résidence du Casino, 72 m², 5th floor, 2 bedrooms, beach 20 meters away, insane morning and evening views, bed linen rental at Ohier 50 meters away, Carrefour City supermarket, and a bakery 200 meters away, plus a town center that hasn’t changed much in 25/30 years. Really, really nice.
After settling in, a short walk is a must up to the heights of the Isle neighborhood behind the seaside residence... memories. Strangely, the well-known Crêperie Bretan’Or seems to be closed, as does the venerable Hôtel du Centre et des Plages (formerly "des Voyageurs")??
And for this reunion evening with the resort, a great crêpe/galette dinner at La Régal’ette, just 100 meters away.
Day’s total: 12 km of walking for sightseeing.
I’m traveling alone from my remote Pyrenees home to Roissy Airport, arriving at Austerlitz Station. I’m a bit nervous about getting to the airport—could you suggest a route?
While you’re at it, maybe you could recommend a budget hotel near the airport?
I’m looking into a trip to Paris around mid-February. I’d love to know more about the temperature (weather) in Paris, museum access (closures or anything else), how easy it is to get around on foot (slippery due to ice?), public transport, etc.
Also, are there any events or activities I absolutely shouldn’t miss? I could adjust my dates based on what you know.
On another note, I’d love to catch a hockey game. Are there any around Paris? I’m happy to watch a few games no matter the level 🏒🥅
FYI, I’m not afraid of the cold since I’m from Quebec 😁😆😆🧑🌾
This summer, we’re planning a family trip to Corsica.
We’ve chosen Sari Solenzara because we want to combine: sea, mountain hikes, natural pools, canyoning, and peace and quiet. Does this choice seem like a good one to you?
Second question: which airport should we prioritize to have the easiest roads to access?
Hi everyone,
We’ve wanted to visit Alsace for a long time to see the famous and well-known "Christmas markets."
Apart from the one in Strasbourg, could you give us some tips on other markets (Sélestat, Colmar, Mulhouse)?
Also, any recommendations for hotels, restaurants, or things to see, etc.?
I know my question is a bit "basic," but we really need some expert advice.
Thanks in advance to all.
I’m planning to spend three days in the Annecy region. What would you recommend visiting? Just so you know, I love nature and enjoy walking, but I prefer hikes that aren’t longer than two hours.
We’ll be back from a river cruise with a stop in Strasbourg for just the afternoon and evening. We’d like to spend the afternoon in either Colmar or Kaysersberg and then return to Strasbourg for dinner and a stroll afterward. I’d love your advice on which spot—Colmar or Kaysersberg—you’d recommend. I’ve noticed there’s a bus line 145 that runs from Colmar to Kaysersberg, taking about 40 minutes and costing around 5 €.
Is there a train or another way to get directly from Strasbourg that’s quick and affordable? I think a taxi would be pretty expensive. The issue is we don’t have much time—our flight is the next morning. We’ve already visited Strasbourg, Colmar, Eguisheim, Ribeauvillé, and Riquewihr about 10 years ago and loved them all. Our river cruise covers the Main, Rhine, and Danube.
We’re really looking forward to seeing places in Germany, like Rothenburg ob der Tauber, among others.
My husband, our 1-year-old son, and I have decided to head to southern France in mid-September.
We don’t know the region at all—it’ll be our first time.
We only have 9 days, and we’re really torn between Provence for its gorgeous villages, its "slow" vibe, Provençal markets, flavors, and colors, and the famous French Riviera for its beaches, ports, and because it’s intrigued us for so long.
I found a beautiful place to stay in a *mas*, but it’s not in the region at all (it’s in the Gard).
My husband found a place he really likes in Saint-Aygulf, but before booking, I’m hesitating and wanted to get some advice.
Obviously, with only 9 days, we clearly have to choose. I thought about splitting the trip in two, but that seems like a bad idea for two reasons: first, we’re traveling with a little one, and second, if we spread ourselves too thin, we risk not seeing anything properly.
Since we don’t know the area at all, I’m worried the coastline might be too built-up with big buildings, etc., like Lloret de Mar (no offense to anyone who loves it—it’s just not what we’re looking for).
Anyway… what would you recommend for a first 9-day trip to the south?
Hi
Does anyone know a reliable and affordable shuttle service from Roissy airport to Lille train station?
I know there are TGVs, but we’d like to avoid a long wait at Roissy station.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
BD
Hi there,
We’re heading to Forcalquier as a couple and would love to explore the Valensole area, including the Verdon Gorge, etc. We’ll be there for 5 days, so I’d like to put together a little rundown of things to see, plus the best tips—what to avoid, what to recommend, restaurants, and so on.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, after a stay in the South and one in the North, I’m planning a mini road trip in Corsica (Bastia-Bastia) in June to explore places I haven’t seen yet. Since we’re heading to the mountains later this year, we’ve deliberately skipped the Corsican mountains. Could you share your thoughts and, most importantly, suggest things to see? We love nature, reasonable hikes, peaceful spots, and small villages. No cities. No boat excursions (yes, that includes Piana and Scandola). We already know the area between Bastia and Calvi.
June 7
Flight arrival in Bastia and night at the hotel
June 8
Drive to Calvi (beach and/or fortress)
Meal at Les Boucaniers restaurant
Night in Calvi
June 9
Walk from Calvi fortress to Alga beach
Charcuterie platter at A Casetta Calvi
Night in Calvi
June 10
Drive from Calvi to Piana
Buvette du col de la Croix and visit the orientation table
Chemin des muletiers (Muleteers’ Path)
Or
Sentier de la source des roches bleues (Blue Rocks Spring Trail) counterclockwise
Or (less scenic) Tête du chien (Dog’s Head, starting at the parking lot)
Dinner at Épicerie Castellani in Piana
Night in Piana
June 11
Drive from Piana to Propriano
Arone beach and meal at Le Café de la plage
Drive along the coast, stopping wherever we like
Night in Propriano
June 12
Hike starting from Campomoro in the Jardin du Vent (Wind Garden), and visit the Genoese tower of Campomoro
Meal in Campomoro: restaurant Chez Pierre Paul U spuntinu
Night in Propriano
June 13
Around Propriano (avoid Capu Laurosu beach—sewage treatment plant...)
Night in Propriano
June 14
Drive from Propriano to Bastia airport
Meal at L’Éternisula in Zonza
Aiguilles de Bavella (Hole of the Bomb)
Night at the same hotel as arrival
Hi everyone,
I’m spending two days in Lille. Any places you’d recommend? I was thinking of visiting Vieux Lille, which I’ve been told about.
Would you have any shops, museums, or typical restaurants to suggest for a great time?
