Ramblings of a retiree in France
We spent day three visiting the Musée Dobrée, in the Graslin quartier on the immediate outskirts of the city centre and a further wander around the city. Musée Dobrée The recently restored Musée Dobrée is a remarkable heritage site, built around three buildings: the… Continue Reading “Trip to Nantes: Part IV”
We kick off day two in Nantes by taking a mini-train ride around the city which helped pinpoint the key sights. This was followed by a trip to the Musee d’Arts de Nantes and then a wander around the city to admire its splendid… Continue Reading “Trip to Nantes: Part III”
Turns out that Nantes is an ideal place to spend a few days. There’s lots to do but it never feels overwhelming largely because it remains under the tourist radar. Capital of the Loire-Atlantique department, Nantes has come under the Pays de la Loire… Continue Reading “Trip to Nantes: Part II”
Before I tell you more about the places we visited in Nantes, it’s worth having a quick dive into the city’s rich and illustrious history, rooted in deep antiquity. and with plenty of transformations. The city has journeyed from being a ducal capital and… Continue Reading “Trip to Nantes: Part I”
There’s something so bracing about the Atlantic Coast and, of course, it’s very different from the Med. I designed this trip to finally visit Ile de Ré and Arcachon, albeit out of season. I sold the trip to my OH based on cycling around… Continue Reading “Postcard from our Atlantic Adventure”
Segovia is a fairytale UNESCO World Heritage city in Castile and León, famed for its Roman heritage, soaring Gothic architecture, and a clifftop fortress. Located just 45 minutes north of Madrid via the AVE high-speed train, it sits at the foot of the Guadarrama… Continue Reading “Trip to Segovia”
I have to be honest and say we saw very little of Granada, this trip was all about visiting the Alhambra palace, built on the Sabika Hill, that surveys Granada and the fertile Vega beyond. The hill itself is formed of reddish conglomerate, its… Continue Reading “Trip to the Alhambra, Granada”
Córdoba is a city steeped in history and charm, dominated by the awe-inspiring Mezquita Catedral, this Andalusian gem unfolds within its UNESCO World Heritage historic centre. The city boasts a rich history, serving as a Roman provincial capital, a Visigothic stronghold, and the dazzling… Continue Reading “Trip to Cordoba”
For the third consecutive year we were cycling in Mallorca in April. My beloved much enjoys these trips as it’s pretty much the same crowd of riders. The company that organises the trip, Le Raidard, does a great job and the location is lovely.… Continue Reading “Pictorial Postcard from Mallorca”
While there’s still plenty for us to see in Madrid, we did try and walk around as much of it as possible. How it all began The city was a late bloomer. Around 1,000 years younger than Barcelona, Málaga or Valencia, Madrid was founded… Continue Reading “Getting to Know Madrid Better”
View from the Back 