Combloux in summer: Family-friendly perfection in the French Alps
Looking for the perfect family-friendly summer destination in the French Alps? Discover Combloux, an alpine gem hidden in plain sight. Stunning mountain views, traditional Savoyarde charm, infinite hiking for every ability and a jaw-dropping swimming spot you’ll never want to leave. Discover more in my guide to this accessible and authentic mountain escape. The secret to holiday planning is finding sweet-spots. Locations that are lively enough to fill streets and terraces with atmosphere, yet not overcrowded. Views that fill the horizon with beauty, yet not so close you have to crane your neck to see anything. Destinations packed with plenty to explore, but not so many options you’re overwhelmed. Weather…
How to spectate at the Tour de France
The Tour de France is the largest free-to-spectate sporting event in the world, and takes over the roads and mountains of France every July. Whilst it’s an unmissable event for sports lovers, regardless of whether they follow cycling, it’s also a fantastic French cultural phenomenon that I’d recommend to anyone wanting to experience a slice of the real France.
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