Great Britain is about thirty kilometres from the French coast. And yet, as soon as you get off the boat, you can't help but notice the differences: the grass is greener, the sheep are more numerous, you already have to change the time and you drive on the left. Great Britain jealously cultivates its differences, proud of its traditions. And fortunately, you quickly change your habits in the car. And it is an ideal way to cross the kingdom according to its rhythm and desires, from England to Wales.
England still has a certain sweetness of life, this charm " cosy ", a little old-fashioned, to which we often associate it. Bucolic, elegant and modest, the English countryside has inspired many painters and writers. Driving, it is therefore difficult to remain unaffected by the discreet charms of these landscapes where small picturesque villages are sown, scattered, and scattered. In addition to the moorland landscapes, wild coasts and national parks suitable for hiking, there are many historical testimonies. England is full of castles, cathedrals and museums. But Britain is far from falling asleep on its past. In the lively cities, intense cultural life, restaurants of all kinds, surprising nightlife... While when you arrive in Wales, further west, you discover a more industrial and rural region, with a mining and port tradition. A country with a strange toponymy, which celebrates its history with magnificent festivals of folk tradition, the eisteddfodau. Its language of Celtic origin resonates in most countries, its habits and customs differ from England, which has never completely succeeded in annexing it, the mentality of its inhabitants shaped by the harshness of the climate and history reinforces the particularism of this small Celtic nation. But Wales is also a wild, green and generous nature, with a thousand surprises: dream beaches, imposing mountains, green valleys full of water... Like a hidden treasure, it offers visitors a cultural richness and a palette of magnificent landscapes. Exceptional natural and historical heritage, coastal paths and wild spaces will make you discover a charming destination where nature is breathtaking. During your road trip, you can drive along the Pembrokeshire coast where you will greet puffins and dolphins. Stop at Hay-on-Wye, the world capital of second-hand books, where the castle gardens are transformed into an open-air library. Talk to the Welsh people, so welcoming, over a homemade beer in an old country pub. Climb Mount Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain and Britain's highest. In short, soak up this unique region, which will be delighted to welcome you and let you discover it! It will then be time to take your car on the ferry back home..
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