Thirty-nine days of walking through southern France along the Chemin de Saint-Jacques from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Follow the footsteps of the first pilgrims over the wide open spaces of the Aubrac plateau, through the Célé valley to the foothills of the Pyrénéan mountains, visiting eleven of France’s ‘most beautiful villages’ and dozens of ancient […]
Walking the GR70 Chemin de Stevenson
When Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson, left the village of Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille in September 1878, with only his two feet and his donkey Modestine to carry him south, he could not have imagined that one hundred years later, thousands of walkers would be inspired to follow in his footsteps. (Published September 2020, last updated February […]
Walking from Martel to Rocamadour
The eight-day walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through 127 kilometres (80 miles) of glorious French countryside. Located in the Lot Valley (adjoining the better-known Dordogne region), this walk visits fairy-tale castles, underground caves and passes through six of France’s most beautiful villages. It’s a walk best taken slowly; an experience to be savoured and […]
Walking the GR34 on the coast of Brittany
From rugged headlands and dramatic cliffs, to swathes of dancing wildflowers, wide sandy beaches and quaint fishing ports—this 159-kilometre (99-mile) walk from Camaret-sur-Mer to Audierne following the GR34 along the coast of Brittany has it all! (Published July 2017, last updated February 2022) Described as ‘dangerous in places’… During my initial research for this walk, […]
Walking the Burgundy Canal
Two hundred and forty kilometres (150 miles) of flat, easy walking, rural scenery, small villages, historical splendour—it’s not hard to find a good reason to walk (or cycle) along the Burgundy Canal (also known as the Canal du Bourgogne en français)! Within easy walking distance or a shuttle bus ride from the canal, you’ll find […]
Walking the Midi Canal
Toulouse is a favourite destination for many visitors to France. It’s also the starting point for a walk along the Midi Canal (also known as the Canal du Midi en français) as it winds its way south-east through quintessential French country villages, towns and cities, reaching Carcassonne and its beautifully preserved medieval city some hundred […]
