France's most famous pilgrimage site is home to a ginormous basilica, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, as well as a striking castle atop a very tall rock.
Lourdes
Oloron-Sainte-Marie
The capital of the Haut Béarn region is situated around the point where the Gave d'Aspe and the Gave d'Ossau meet, and has been a major trading hub since the 11th century.
Béarn
In the shadow of the Pyrenees, lies the ancient region of Béarn. A wild, untamed land, it's an area of myths and legends, and has an otherworldly, spiritual feel.
Poitiers
With its ancient churches, numerous bookstores and tempting food shops, Poitiers is one of my favourite French cities. Its medieval centre is a maze of winding streets filled with charming timber-clad buildings.
Coulon
One of the most beautiful villages in France, the tree-lined canals of the Green Venice are renowned for their charm and idyllic beauty.
Montreuil-Bellay
The beautiful, medieval castle of Montreuil-Bellay has quite the storied history. It's still inhabited, so it can only be visited by guided tour.
Parthenay
Situated in a bend in the River Thouet, this fortified town in the Nouvelles-Aquitaine boasts timber-clad houses, a ruined castle, medieval gates and striking churches.
Château de Biron
Perched high on a hill in the Dordogne, it's impossible to miss the imposing and impressive Château de Biron.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This pretty town in the Dordogne features a maze of cobbled streets and an abundance of picturesque medieval and Renaissance buildings.
We’re all going on a boar hunt
On an impromptu hike from Montpazier to Biron in the Dordogne countryside, I stumbled upon a wild boar hunt...
Cahors
The ancient capital of the Lot region is home to well-preserved medieval buildings, a double-domed cathedral and a striking bridge.
Bergerac
Sitting on the banks of the Dordogne, Bergerac has a long and turbulent history and a very attractive medieval centre.
Little Old World 