The third day of walking along the Midi Canal from Toulouse to Carcassonne finishes in the port town of Castelnaudary. Founded in the early twelfth century, Castelnaudary grew around a château which was built here in 1118. Over the centuries, the town’s fortunes rose and fell—it was decimated in 1355 during the Hundred Years War […]

For many walkers, arriving in Saint-Privat-d’Allier marks the end of the first day’s walk along the Chemin de Saint-Jacques du-Puy. And as the GR 65 path approaches the village, the view of the château and church steeple perched high on the ridge is a most welcome sight—and a sure sign that a cold drink is […]

Thirteen days of walking—and cycling—is all it takes to make your way from Migennes to Saint-Jean-de-Losne following the length of the Burgundy Canal. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to visit seven châteaux, eleven churches, an abbey and three of France’s most beautiful villages—all within easy walking distance or a shuttle bus ride from […]