A very successful trip. I realised that my French has improved greatly since I was last there (16 years ago), and that my self-confidence is much higher.

Therefore, after we’d sorted out the important hire-car insurance stuff, I switched into French and didn’t speak a word of English (except to wifey) during the rest of the trip. It definitely went down well, and everyone I dealt with was helpful and friendly.

Flew into Grenoble (Saint Geoirs) airport and spent 24 hours pottering around the region – visiting Postman Cheval’s palace and a little drive up in some Alps, eating food from the supermarket and staying in a cheap motel.

Lovely place, great scenery, nice people. Recommended!