I’ve been to most of these places before so this time I chose Fecamp for our little trip. Surrounded by the tallest cliffs in Normandy reaching close to 100 meters in height, Fecamp is a charming little town. It has a calm and relaxed vibe, perfect for walking, reading books on the beach and exploring the surroundings.

The beach is rocky so it is not the perfect place for swimming but we didn’t have really warm weather anyway. We did see one of the prettiest sunsets, while enjoying a swirly ice-cream. Oh, now I want to go back!

Don’t miss the the Abbey Church of the Trinity (L’Abbatiale de la Trinite) or the Palais Benedictine, an impressive palace built for Alexandre Le Grand, the entrepreneur who developed the Benedictine alcoholic herbal drink.

For eating I would recommend trying mussels with fries (moules frites) on one of the terasses on the beach, they are delicious and the portions are huge. I would also highly recommend Le Vicomte for a traditional french cuisine. It is a small, really cozy restaurant run by a sweet couple. They do a fixed menu every day and I can honestly say that the food is delicious!

On the second day we also visited Yport, a small village only a couple of kilometers away from Fecamp. I love discovering small charming villages and this one did not disappoint. With stunning views on the cliffs and adorable houses it makes you want to move there! Although I have to admit I could not imagine myself in such a small town yet, for now I enjoy too much everything that Paris has to offer.

Have a lovely week!

I have seen pictures of Colmar before and I was always impressed by how pretty it looks so when I found the perfect cozy apartment on Airbnb the decision was made. I prefer this type of accommodation to hotels because it is always more comfortable especially since we travel with our golden retriever, Sophie.

Colmar Houses

The moment you step foot into the town you realise that you are in a special part of France. Everywhere you turn the views are  breathtaking, the houses, the windows, the canals. I will let my pictures do the talking about the beauty of the place.

Pretty windows

We stayed for 5 days so had a little time to explore the place, taste some alsatian wine (by the bottle!) and also take a few trips to see the surroundings.

Little Venice

I have the say that the Alsatian Wine Route is a must do if you are in the area and the weather is nice. It is one of the oldest wine routes in France, 170 km long, passing through 70 wine growing villages. We did a part of it with our own car, stopping along the way wherever we wanted. I particularly liked Riquewihr and Ribeauville, two little towns that looked like they were made out of gingerbread houses.

Wine Route

Riquewihr

We also stumbled upon a little gem in a village with a name that’s impossible to spell – Niedermorschwihr. It was Christine Ferber’s incredible jam shop. With so many enticing flavors available, I had a hard time choosing just a few to bring home. Don’t worry if you can’t make the trip, she also sells jams for Pierre Herme or you can find them in Le Bon Marche in Paris.

Riquewihr

Foodwise there are a lot of options but I will give you my favourite ones. If it is in your budget I highly recommend JY’S, a two star Michelin restaurant. It was an extraordinary experience – from the olive tree that greeted us before the meal to the dessert presented as a raw egg, every dish was memorable.

JY’S Restaurant

Olive tree at JY’S

Atelier du Peintre also serves modern french food with a regional touch and it is the perfect place for a nice lunch.

And while you’re there you can’t miss a local specialty – Tarte Flambee, a traditional dish composed of a paper thin bread dough topped with creme fraiche, onions and bacon pieces. The best one that we’ve tried is La Soi, a tiny restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and really nice owners.

Hope you liked taking this trip with me and if you ever get the chance visit Alsace, it’s definitely worth it.