Our 2025 travels through France will take us from Paris to the Champagne area.

From there, we will drive to Lyon, the third largest city in France to spend a few says to explore the historic centre of the town. Great sights and great food of course.

Then we drive to the South of France to spend a number of weeks in the Occitanie Region. We were in this region in 2022 and look forward to returning.

Then we move a bit east to stay in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region. We spend a fair amount of time in this Region in 2022, and this year will explore the area a bit south and to east than our previous locations.

We will leave our car in the South and travel by TGV train to Paris for the last week of our trip.

Avenay-Val-d'Or

We start our travels in France in Avenay-Val-d'Or, in the Marme Department of northeastern France, in the champagne are of France. We have wanted to spend time in this are of area for a number of years, and this year it is the start of our travels. Avenay-Val-d'Or lies in a valley surrounded by vineyards, punctuated by woods and crossed by the Livre River.

» More on our Stay in Grand Est Region

Lyon

It has been decades since we have been in Lyon, and this this it will be our second area we will we stay in on our way to the South of France. Over the centuries, Over the centuries, Lyon has always been a major center of trade, During the Renaissance Lyon became renowned for its silk industry. Today, Lyon is celebrated for its gastronomy and its historical landmarks. The old historic centre, Fourvière Hill, and other districts within Lyon are designaated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Saint Bauzély, Occitanie

We have previously enjoyed our time in the Occitanie Region and this year will be based in the town of Saint Bauzély.

» More on our Stay in the Occitanie Region

Salon-de-Provence

We will stay in Salon-de-Provence to wrap up our stay in South of France.

» More on our Stay in the Provence Region

Paris

We conclude our time in France in Paris. We are looking forward to returning.

» More on our stay in Paris