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Driving on French roads

What is it really like to drive on French roads? We've done a lot of driving in this country now, first in western France and now on the Mediterranean coast. We've gained some experience, which we'll share with you. If you have also travelled in France, do you have the same or different experiences?

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Seats in France - experience France's little Venice

Welcome to Sete in France! Sete is located on a narrow spit of land on the French Mediterranean coast, just south of Montpellier. Full of canals, boats and outdoor cafés, this harbour town is almost like a little Venice.

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Carcassonne in France - a fortified medieval city

Carcassonne in France is a fortified medieval city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. When you step inside the high walls and look up at the pointed towers, it feels a bit like entering a fantasy story. The fortified city, Cité de Carcassonne, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by around three million tourists every year.

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In French supermarkets - an experience

Yesterday we went shopping in Agde. It is really fun to go to French supermarkets, which are packed with delicacies and different products than what we are used to in Sweden. However, it is quite expensive, at least compared to Spain and Portugal. Join us for a little tour of the huge Hyper U supermarket!

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Cap d'Agde - Biggest nude town in France

Cap d'Agde - the nude town in France! Located on the Mediterranean Sea, the French town of Cap d'Agde is Europe's largest nude town. Here you will find both a large camping area and a huge hotel complex. Swim naked, shop naked in the supermarket, go to the bank naked... well, be naked everywhere. Come to Cap d'Agde - the nude city of France! If you dare?

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The Silver Coast in France - from Gironde to Bayonne

We are on the Silver Coast in France. The entire west coast of France from the Gironde estuary to Bayonne is called La Côte d'Argent - the Silver Coast. This is one long sandy beach with shifting dunes and tree plantings to slow down the spread of the sand. We've spent the night in a huge pitch among the trees in Biscarosse-Plage.

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Europe's largest sand dune - Dune de Pilat in France

Europe's largest sand dune, Dune Du Pilat, is about 3 kilometres long, 104 metres high and 500 metres wide. We are travelling through France and didn't want to miss this attraction. Join us on Europe's largest sand dune Dune du Pilat near Bordeaux, France!

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Mortagne sur Gironde in France

We have now rolled the motorhome to the small town of Mortagne sur Gironde, located on the Gironde estuary, just north of Bordeaux. Here we stand very nicely at a small harbour and look out at the boats in front of us.

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Ile de Ré in France - holiday island on the west coast

Ile de Ré in France is an island located off La Rochelle, on the west coast of France. This is France's fourth largest island and in the summer it is a real holiday paradise. The old town of Saint-Martin is also a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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Concarneau in France - South Brittany

Welcome to Concarneau in France, in southern Brittany. In the heart of Concarneau you will find Ville Close, the fortified medieval town from the 14th century. This part of the town is built on a small island in the harbour, surrounded by massive ramparts. Coming here is like travelling far back in history.

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