After leaving the coast, we headed inland to one of the most breathtaking places we’ve visited so far, Lac de Sainte-Croix and the stunning Gorges du Verdon.
Our first stop was a motorhome aire, Camping Car Park, perched above the lake with spectacular views and just a short (but steep!) walk through the beautiful village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. With its bars, restaurants and incredible scenery, it was easy to see why this area is so popular, although Roger was a little disappointed that dogs aren’t allowed on this side of the lake.
Next, we moved across to Camping Les Ruisses, a peaceful and secluded campsite with the turquoise waters of the lake just across the road. This side was much more dog-friendly, and we loved exploring the nearby village and taking in the stunning surroundings.
From swimming in crystal-clear water to visiting the jaw-dropping Gorges du Verdon, this place completely blew our minds. Without doubt, one of the highlights of our travels so far!
🐾 Featuring Roger, plenty of swimming, spectacular views and two fantastic places to stay around one of France’s most beautiful lakes.
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A Little About Us….
After taking early retirement to fulfil our lifelong dream of travelling full-time in a motorhome, we began our van life journey in the UK in July 2025, before heading through France and Spain.
Sadly, our adventure was cut short when we had to return to the UK in October 2025 after our beloved cockapoo Rolo became seriously unwell. We were heartbroken to say goodbye and let him cross the rainbow bridge 🌈🐾. Our original plan to continue on to Morocco was placed on hold as we focused on healing and honouring his memory.
We love to explore, enjoy cycling, running and just generally embrace the great outdoors.
Our 2026 travel plans…..
We’re now planning our return to the road in 2026, starting with:
✔ UK travels – done for now
✔ South & South Eastern France – current
✔ Northern Spain
✔ Western France
✔ Making full use of our 90-day Schengen allowance
This is only the beginning and we’ll be sharing every step as our plans evolve. If you have must-see places, hidden gems, or van life tips, we would absolutely love to hear them in the comments!
Meet Our New Van Life Puppy…. 🐶
We also welcome a new little member to our family, Roger, our now 7 month old Golden Doodle puppy! He’ll be growing up as a true van lifer, and we can’t wait to share his adventures with you too.
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Hi. Enjoying the scenery. Gorgeous views & colours of the water. I hear that the Dordogne & the Lot are very nice areas to visit in France. Have fun 🐘🌻
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Stop showing everybody the gems of the south of france . Enough people already know about them never mind you helping the congestion.
I spend my life saying do not go there it is rubbish and not worth it..
Stunning! Just needs a drone!😅 New sub!❤❤
What a gorgeous place 🫶
Hi, Santo Crous dou Verdoun It's in Provencal, the local language. In France, you often have two signs, one in French and one in the local language, such as Breton, Occitan, Catalan, etc.