Really cool to see somewhere I've never heard of before! A nice 'cooling' day trip, but not sure I'd spend a week there (not sure I could AFFORD to!) :D Great video as always Scott
Hi Scott. Really enjoying your travels in France. I have lived in the Auvergne region of France for over 40 years. Have you ever thought of visiting? We have volcanoes and wonderful walking. The highest being the Puy de Dôme which the Tour de France climbed this year. The capital is Clermont-Ferrand which is the home of Michelin tyres as well as ASM rugby who play in the Top 14. Enjoy your stay. Stewart
Did you go to Montpellier? A fantastic city one of the best in France....easy to take a tram to the end of the line then walk or take a bus to the beaches of Palavas and Carnon😊
You went to my away day place 😂in summer(jury,august) the place is packed as it's not as expensif as other places along our beautiful med coast ,bought back happy memories one year when we went for a few days camping ,my ex,me and our 2 young kids all choses something différent i choses the aquarium, my ex the trip on the catamaran,my son the luna park fair and my daughter a poneyride on the massif and beautiful espiguettte beatch where there is no lifeguards well there wasnt the last time i went to that beach 15 years😁😁😁 ago
Just watched this vid and loved it after watching just about all others. Anyway I love this area of France from Barjac down to the Med, just wish when we moved from Glasgow to France that we could’ve afforded to live in Gard but alas Glesga house prices don’t match down here! That fish on the aquarium bed looked as if it has a bottom set of wallies 😂
The ‘pollution of the sea’ display in the aquarium was really good . Thank you for sharing these ‘original’ visits ! I may visit one day, who knows. 🇫🇷
That fish seriously upstaged you. :) Enjoyed the journey. Glad it wasn't such a marathon of endurance in heat, dust, humidity as the previous one...and glad that you didn't end up with heat stroke. As much as we're enjoying each excursion in France, as travel nerds, we're still hoping you'll did that grocery shop walkabout.
beer is quite expensive in France as it is, not just in the touristy spots. I remember paying €2,60 for a 'pression' 25 cl in St-Jean-Cappel in the north of France, not a touristy area, not even 10 km from the border with Belgium, where you can still buy a similar 'pintje' (25 cl) for less than €2 in the most rural places (it's mostly €2-2,20 elsewhere, too, now). France is a wine country, and the taxman tries to keep it that way. There might have been an extra charge for sitting on the terrace as well (like in Italy, your espresso will double in price, if not more, between standing at the bar, sitting inside or sitting on the terrace).
Please try heading Montpellier town center by train. And visit Place de la Comédie, the Promenade du Peyrou, Fabre Museum both into the old town. And take a tram to get through Antigone area designed by architect Riccardo Bofill (Place de l’Europe) 🇫🇷
Your visit to the aquarium reminds me of one I visited in Boulogne years ago. Saw the fish, became hungry and then visited the excellent seafood restaurant in the aquarium. Typical French pragmatism. I also agree with the restaurateurs and bar owners who prefer to use cash rather than credit cards, why should their labours help to swell the income of the credit card companies?
Nîmes is indeed located between the sea and the mountain, 40 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea to the Grau du Roi through the wild landscapes of the Camargue and 50 kilometers from the mountain with the foothills of the Cevennes . Thus Nîmois can go to the beach in summer and skiing in winter in the resorts of Mont Aigoual or Mas de la Barque.Le Grau du Roi is so called because it was the canal of the medieval fortified port of Aigues Mortes built by order of the king of France Louis IX became Saint Louis from where The latter went on a crusade twice in 1248 towards Egypt and in 1270 towards Tunis where he will find death. The city of Aigues Mortes celebrates every year on 25 August the feast day of Saint Louis l"embarkation of the king on this same date for its 1st crusade with a historical reconstitution.
It depends, you can still find more affordable locations, and it depends a bit on when and where. Sitting on the terrace often comes with an extra fee, there, and drinking beer is taxed heavily compared to wine in France. In general, I'd not buy a beer in France, I would go for wine, or perhaps a pastis in the south, and would prefer the lunch specials, as they are often a lot cheaper than at dinner. I've had a 2-course lunch (starter, main) with the house wine included for less than €18, a freshly made bouillabaisse. I've had chippies that are more expensive...
Thanks Scott for a super video. I am amazed that 15 days after this video was published nobody has yet commented on the extremely cheap train fare of just ONE EURO single. I believe that it is the standard fare on all local; trains in Occitaine. Contrast that with the very temporary maximum English BUS single fare of two pounds.
Love your videos Scott watch every one, but sorry to have to tell you that Roy was never in le Grau, it was the King that was there (pronounced R-wa) never mind I am sure he did not mind!
Notice your head was sweating badly under the hat Scott, probably because you need to get a shaved high and tight flattop, would look good on you and take years off your look. 😊
![Le Grau du Roi Port Camargue, France [HD] (videoturysta.eu)](/img/n.gif)
Lovely looking place, we all need holidays, beach looks lovely, 😊
Outstanding video
Really cool to see somewhere I've never heard of before! A nice 'cooling' day trip, but not sure I'd spend a week there (not sure I could AFFORD to!) :D Great video as always Scott
cap-d-agde is better nearest airport is beziers
nimes added to bucket list after your videos, less than 40 euro return for return flight between nimes and dublin
Oh wow thats a good price!
Good old Ryanair. People often knock them, but I think they are great. Been to so many different places with them for very little money. 😊
Hi Scott. Really enjoying your travels in France. I have lived in the Auvergne region of France for over 40 years. Have you ever thought of visiting? We have volcanoes and wonderful walking. The highest being the Puy de Dôme which the Tour de France climbed this year. The capital is Clermont-Ferrand which is the home of Michelin tyres as well as ASM rugby who play in the Top 14. Enjoy your stay. Stewart
Did you go to Montpellier? A fantastic city one of the best in France....easy to take a tram to the end of the line then walk or take a bus to the beaches of Palavas and Carnon😊
I love your hat, Scott. You need to protect your face from the scorching sun.
nice video again,,,, brian d.
Nice one scott thanks for showing us more of france yes beautiful france is on my wish bucket list thanks
Hello, nice video
You went to my away day place 😂in summer(jury,august) the place is packed as it's not as expensif as other places along our beautiful med coast ,bought back happy memories one year when we went for a few days camping ,my ex,me and our 2 young kids all choses something différent i choses the aquarium, my ex the trip on the catamaran,my son the luna park fair and my daughter a poneyride on the massif and beautiful espiguettte beatch where there is no lifeguards well there wasnt the last time i went to that beach 15 years😁😁😁 ago
Your channel is growing nicely..Good to see.
Just watched this vid and loved it after watching just about all others. Anyway I love this area of France from Barjac down to the Med, just wish when we moved from Glasgow to France that we could’ve afforded to live in Gard but alas Glesga house prices don’t match down here! That fish on the aquarium bed looked as if it has a bottom set of wallies 😂
The ‘pollution of the sea’ display in the aquarium was really good . Thank you for sharing these ‘original’ visits ! I may visit one day, who knows. 🇫🇷
That fish seriously upstaged you. :) Enjoyed the journey. Glad it wasn't such a marathon of endurance in heat, dust, humidity as the previous one...and glad that you didn't end up with heat stroke. As much as we're enjoying each excursion in France, as travel nerds, we're still hoping you'll did that grocery shop walkabout.
That was very nice. Different. Thanks Scott. ❤
Thanks
Thanks for taking us along ….
All the best from
A Canadian of French descendance since 1720 (+/-) living along
Canada’s Eastern Seaboard 🇨🇦
Pricey spot 😮
London - by - the - Sea
beer is quite expensive in France as it is, not just in the touristy spots. I remember paying €2,60 for a 'pression' 25 cl in St-Jean-Cappel in the north of France, not a touristy area, not even 10 km from the border with Belgium, where you can still buy a similar 'pintje' (25 cl) for less than €2 in the most rural places (it's mostly €2-2,20 elsewhere, too, now). France is a wine country, and the taxman tries to keep it that way.
There might have been an extra charge for sitting on the terrace as well (like in Italy, your espresso will double in price, if not more, between standing at the bar, sitting inside or sitting on the terrace).
Lovely there but I could feel the heat from so far away.
the pronunciation of le grau du roi il "luh gro du roah"
Please try heading Montpellier town center by train. And visit Place de la Comédie, the Promenade du Peyrou, Fabre Museum both into the old town. And take a tram to get through Antigone area designed by architect Riccardo Bofill (Place de l’Europe) 🇫🇷
Your visit to the aquarium reminds me of one I visited in Boulogne years ago. Saw the fish, became hungry and then visited the excellent seafood restaurant in the aquarium. Typical French pragmatism. I also agree with the restaurateurs and bar owners who prefer to use cash rather than credit cards, why should their labours help to swell the income of the credit card companies?
Lovely video Scott and thanks for taking us along. I recall in France you paid more to sit outside to eat and drink-wdyt?
09:12 someone knows they're on TH-cam :)
Standing at the bar that beer would have been €4.50. Sitting down inside: €7.00. Sitting outside is €9.00. Bienvenue a France...
I believe Hemingway spent a honeymoon at this place.
Nîmes is indeed located between the sea and the mountain, 40 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea to the Grau du Roi through the wild landscapes of the Camargue and 50 kilometers from the mountain with the foothills of the Cevennes . Thus Nîmois can go to the beach in summer and skiing in winter in the resorts of Mont Aigoual or Mas de la Barque.Le Grau du Roi is so called because it was the canal of the medieval fortified port of Aigues Mortes built by order of the king of France Louis IX became Saint Louis from where The latter went on a crusade twice in 1248 towards Egypt and in 1270 towards Tunis where he will find death. The city of Aigues Mortes celebrates every year on 25 August the feast day of Saint Louis l"embarkation of the king on this same date for its 1st crusade with a historical reconstitution.
The shark had its eye on you there
The South of France was always a by word for someone who had money , when I was younger ie ` They`ve gone to the South of France on holiday ` .
It depends, you can still find more affordable locations, and it depends a bit on when and where. Sitting on the terrace often comes with an extra fee, there, and drinking beer is taxed heavily compared to wine in France. In general, I'd not buy a beer in France, I would go for wine, or perhaps a pastis in the south, and would prefer the lunch specials, as they are often a lot cheaper than at dinner.
I've had a 2-course lunch (starter, main) with the house wine included for less than €18, a freshly made bouillabaisse. I've had chippies that are more expensive...
Thanks Scott for a super video. I am amazed that 15 days after this video was published nobody has yet commented on the extremely cheap train fare of just ONE EURO single. I believe that it is the standard fare on all local; trains in Occitaine. Contrast that with the very temporary maximum English BUS single fare of two pounds.
Nice.. better than a midnight bus to Dublin anyway…
Who told you that France doesn't produce grapes? France produces 60,000 tonnes of grapes each year. I buy every year ;-)
GOAT
Do you not like wine
Would love a wine tasting video from France 😂
The Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey should take some notes
Better you than me i dont do people en mass too built-up
Good now you have a boonie hat, protection from sun's heat.
Good video thanks. The fish soup and lager are pricey ☹️
Love your videos Scott watch every one, but sorry to have to tell you that Roy was never in le Grau, it was the King that was there (pronounced R-wa) never mind I am sure he did not mind!
no swim trunks no problem look for a naturist beach simple get a all over tan
Notice your head was sweating badly under the hat Scott, probably because you need to get a shaved high and tight flattop, would look good on you and take years off your look. 😊