AMAZING FRANCE

I have to admit that I don’t enjoy France that much, but it definitely has beautiful places outside of the commercialised cities.

BORDEAUX

Took a bus from San Sebastian, Spain over to Bordeaux, France. I chose to come here as I previously work with someone from Bordeaux and I wanted to see her cute town. I absolutely loved it!

SEE

• Monument Aux Girondins
• Rue Notre Dame

• Lac de Bonlieu
• La Cite du Vin (very innovative wine museum)

• Walk around to get lost
• Bordeaux Palais de la bourse
• Cathedrale St Andre
• Tower Pey Berland (climb all the way up – amazing view!)

• Jardin Public de Bordeaux (loved this park!) – bring your own lunch!

• Place Du Lac – beautiful little beach lake

EAT

• Mythic Burger Bordeaux Portal (Not Vegan)

STAY

• Hostel 20 Bordeaux – pretty far away from Bus Station but extremely convenient for public transportation.

 

 

PARIS

I had the most amazing time in Paris (all three times that I was there). Paris was the one city I grew up reading romantic novels about. It will always be the most romantic city for me.

SEE

• Palais de Justice
• Paris Pastry Class @ Patisserie a La Carte

• French Sauce Cooking Class @ La Cuisine Paris
• Montmatre, Sacre-coeur
• Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
• Musee du Lourvre (obviously!) – I have never gone inside to visit.

• E. Dehillerin (my fav place on earth – kitchen equipments!)

• Paris Bastille
• Moulin Rouge (Amazing show! You have to watch it – very worth it!)

EAT

• Le Relais Gascon (Not Vegan)
• Rose Ice Cream @ Amorino

 

 

LYON

It was a very cute proper town, which I found out that many people moved there to work (second most popular city to move in France besides Paris). It was an interesting dynamic to see this town.

SEE

• Opera De Lyon
• Place des Terreaux
• Get lost walking around to see cool art on buildings
• Musee Miniature et Cinema (really amazing small things – worth to visit)

• Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
• Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere (Awesome view from the top)
• Ancient Theatre of Fouvrier

EAT

• Brasserie Le Sud – Bocuse (not vegan)
• Le Desjeuneur – really good breakfast with an amazing view (Vegetarian available)

STAY

• Away Hostel & Coffee Shop – probably the best hostel I have ever stayed. Clean, Spacious, Modern. Wonderful common area with kitchen equipments.

 

MARSEILLE

This is where I left my heart, all these while, I always loved Cannes as it is amazingly beautiful. I have to say Marseille is probably the most beautiful city with beautiful people and sea views in France. I would go back to visit Marseille anytime.

SEE

• Island Visit @ Vieux Port – you can just purchase the ticket at the port – must do!

• La Vielle Charite
• Walk around town getting lost and wondering through the town is simply beautiful graffiti (reminds me of Portugal).

• Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, Marseille – must visit – amazing view of the city.

STAY

• Vertigo Centre – amazing location, small kitchen but sufficient enough, lots of space to hang out.

After leaving Marseille with a heavy heart, I then went on to Turin, Italy.

See you later!