Europe

Before our friends arrive we explore the alpine area around the busy Col de la Columbiere looking for alpine birds and enjoying the fresh air

The last attraction we visit with our relatives is the impressive village of Perouges with medieval houses and tortuous streets named one of the beautiful villages in France

After a great lunch we visit nearby Bourgoin-Jallieu with a focus on its AC cooled museum exploring the history of the region

We and our relatives visit today a Michelin recommended restaurant with exceptional food relaxing before exploring the nearby town

The major attraction today is the impressive Roman museum of Vienna with scores of mosaics and the extensive outdoor ruins of the major Roman city

Today our plan is to explore Vienne a historic town located on a major Roman site which also holds Pontius Pilate’s tomb if legends are to be trusted

Before our relatives arrive we spend the afternoon exploring the huge and very popular Cerdon caves which is quite an exhausting undertaking

Cremieu is the largest town near our AirBnB and is a surprisingly famous one with multiple castles, churches and good food

We base ourselves with our relatives for almost a week in Leyrieu a small charming village with lots of hiking opportunities and old buildings

Last major stop today is the enchanting and romantic Chateau de la Roche sitting in the middle of the Loire in a beautiful location