Category Archives: France

Road Trip Southern France Part 3: Heliopolis

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The transfer ticket to the car-free island
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Arriving in the harbour of Ile d’Or / Heliopolis
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The entry to our “residence”
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To the honour of the founders of Heliopolis, two psychiatrists whose idea was to help depressive people by freeing them from their established environment – which includes freeing them from their clothes…..
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Tough job for the model lying on the stones
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Our residence
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Heliopolis, view from the harbour

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Sunset
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This sign best describes the very relaxed atmosphere in Heliopolis. We were there in September, still very good weather but already after-season and less crowded
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Another sunset
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Last day, waiting for the ferry

Road Trip Southern France Part 2: Favars

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On the way to Favars: Europe’s biggest highway bridge near Millaut
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Kayak tour in “Gorge du tarn”

 

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Favours: Richard’s and Maren’s 400 year old “domaine”. Renovating has been a huge effort but the result is just great!

 

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Itsy-bitsy spider……

 

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Downtown Several, cozy medieval city
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a knight waiting for you…..
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A snapshot taken by Richard’s 7yr old son
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Saying good-bye to Favars and Severac