Sonja Hartwell

I write about travel as part of everyday life, not as something separate from it.

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Early morning view of a sandy French Atlantic beach with dunes, houses and a lone surfer.

Where to Stay on the French Atlantic Coast

Planning a French Atlantic Coast escape? Compare La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Hossegor, Biarritz and Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz for beaches, surfing and families.

Sep 12, 2026

Golden hour view of Saint-Malo ramparts and tidal bay looking toward distant Mont-Saint-Michel.

Northern France Itinerary Guide: 5–14 Days via Paris or Lille

Plan a 5, 7, 10 or 14 day trip through northern France, linking Paris or Lille with Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel, Brittany and the Channel coast.

Aug 26, 2026