The Joys of Solo Travel

Party of One Destination France

Welcome to "The Joys of Solo Travel: Party of One – Destination France"

From the bustling streets of Paris to the charming villages of Angoulême, Cognac, Jarnac, Verteuil-sur-Charente, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Saintes, La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Montpellier, Sète, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Marseille, Avignon—and back to Paris—your solo adventure through France awaits!

The Joys of Solo Travel: Party of One – Destination France is written in a casual, easy-to-read style, with an interactive twist: you’ll have direct access to the author as you research and plan your first—or next—solo journey in France.

Inside, you’ll find thoughtful recommendations for traditional hotels, charming chambres d’hôtes (bed & breakfasts), and Airbnb stays, alongside practical details like French market days, times, addresses, and locations. Everything is designed so you can Google Map and preview before you arrive, making your planning effortless.

After each chapter, the author’s personal email is included for unlimited use—reach out with questions about flights, SNCF TGV/TER trains, local buses in quaint French villages, recommended bookshops, streets to wander, one-off meandering days, dining options, pâtisseries, boulangeries, and more!

Pack your bags and get ready for the time of your life as we explore some of France’s most breathtaking regions: The Charente, Charente-Maritime, Gironde, Languedoc, Vaucluse, Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, and, of course, Paris in Île-de-France.

The joys of solo travel are countless. There’s no distraction from another’s conversation. You’ll rediscover parts of yourself—perhaps hidden for years—and connect with the world on your own terms. While traveling with friends, family, or a partner can be wonderful, it inevitably comes with compromises. Solo travel lets you savor the freedom to choose every moment.

Imagine a late evening in a cozy brasserie: a perfectly roasted poulet grillé with pommes frites, followed by decadent profiteroles, finished with a café noisette, as you watch the world stroll by. These simple, exquisite moments are why I live for solo travel.

Solo travel is about discovery, freedom from routine, and enjoying quiet moments of reflection.

Alors…ouvre ta valise… (Open your suitcase…)
N'emballez que l’essentiel… (Pack only the essentials…)
Et c'est reparti! (And…here we go!)

Bon voyage!