As many parts of the world still rely on automobiles, creating a mess of our atmosphere (we won't mention any names, but we're sure you can guess, other countries do the exact opposite and look for every opportunity to choose rail. Rail is an excellent solution for the environment, especially when compared to road…
You can feel faster even if you’re just tootling along.
Chanteuges is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.
Create your own Tour de France.
There are few things as thrilling and legendary as the Tour de France. (French pronunciation: [tuʁ də fʁɑ̃s], English: Tour of France) is an annual men's multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France. It is the oldest of the three Grand Tours (the Tour, the Giro d'Italia, and the Vuelta a España) and is…
In our opinion, small French towns are the best parts of France.
Where to eat… gluten-free Michelin-star dining in Provence L’AUBERGE LA FENIÈRE, NEAR LOURMARIN An oasis of serenity at the foot of a forest-covered hillside, this Michelin-starred restaurant near Lourmarin has been delighting guests for decades with its Mediterranean cuisine – and three years ago the restaurant went entirely gluten-free and yet kept its star, making…
As the world gets ever smaller, and the choices become larger and more available, travel now takes on entirely new vistas of excitement and selection. With the Advent of companies such as Airbnb, you cannot only find the exact place that you want in the exact city that you want, but you may be able…
France, officially the French Republic (French: République française), is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless restaurants, picturesque villages and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful…
As you'll know, we're all about travel here at Matouring. One of our fave activities is rail. It's the best and most sensible way of girdling the globe, no matter where you are. 15 to 20 countries with top-tier, highly reliable rail and high-speed networks. Leading nations with world-renowned systems include Japan,…
Sometimes, you need to get over yourself in order to get over yourself. Everyone is watching. We have the perfect example. Netflix have recently dropped a rather hilarious tale of the toll that vanity takes. And in this case, what starts as a catastrophe, becomes an epiphany. Walk the Camino…
We like to watch You Tube's Davud Akhundzada. He's kind, thoughtful and thorough when he posts a new episode. It's almost like he is sending videos of his adventures back to his family. He's also tireless, so he leaves a legacy of videos that you can rewind and benefit from as the…
The past year or so has been a real roller coaster on our planet and for our planet's human beings. It's a minor miracle that most of us are in relatively good stead. So, with our pennies in hand and our confidence high, let's try to look ahead and not down. There…
There's always time for a cruise. Isn't there enough noise and fuss on the planet to make you want to run in the opposite direction? We think so. And who better to welcome you aboard to get away from that all that? A cruise with our European travel partners, TUI! TUI Cruises…
Once again, Matouring leaps forward into the past to bring you stuff that we think you history buffs love. This is all about French trains. Of course we love the TGV and the local trains, but how much attention do the latter receive? If you live nearby or are a short…
Here we go again, being dorks and acting like little kids. But we can't help it. We love history, we love mystery and this post has oodles of it. Imagine being able to wander around an abandoned airport, all by yourself to run around like the little kid that we know you…
Yes, your time has come. You've shut down the laptop, handed in your badge and have relinquished your spot in the car park. So, are you ready to take on the brand new day? Looking forward to start slowly, and then taper off? It's a great feeling. We've passed that…
The Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) in Avignon, France, is the largest medieval Gothic palace in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site, serving as the seat of Western Christianity in the 14th century. Built starting in 1335, this 15,000 \(m^{2}\) fortress-palace hosted seven popes and is one of France's top 10 most…
I can't believe my eyes! Anyone who knows Europe will know how most Europeans treasure their cars. So many top, desirable cars were designed and built in Europe. Europe is still a major force when it comes to cars. Major car manufacturing continues across Europe, with the EU producing over 11.4…
OK, here's a way to get not only your pulse racing, but to feel like you're racing too. Even better, all of this is private and waiting for you, motors running as we speak. Have you been to Antibes? Get ready for glamour, glitz, cuisine and, perhaps, just what you were looking for…