Meg.

My friend (who is a vegan) and I were well catered for when we took shelter from a storm here! The tearoom staff advised me that they take precautions to avoid cross contamination such as using clean surfaces and utensils and storing gluten free food separately. The only concern was gluten in the air - the staff weren't throwing flour around at the time of making my food, so it felt a safe enough risk to take 🙂

We were presented with separate gluten free and vegan menus, and were delighted to see that we both had multiple choices of scones and cakes! We opted for a savory and sweet scone each, and (as you can see on the pictures below) the gluten free scones were much smaller than the vegan ones, so I was given two of each! 😍

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who make the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady.

This was something I had been interested in trying for a very long time. That being said, I really had no idea what to expect and I'm so pleased to say that I wasn't disappointed by the experience.

Having already watched the video and filling in the forms before arrival, all I had to do was get there and enjoy the experience.

For context, I have always suffered with mild body pains and aches, and have a brain that goes at a million miles an hour. 

I couldn't help but feel a little bit daunted once I reached Reception. But, the welcome was very warming and I felt more at ease once I chatted with the owner and had a reminder of what to do. I was then given a little tour and shown where my pod room was.

I was then given time to use the facilities before heading into the pod room. Once in there I had to have a shower before getting into the pod itself. The shower is crucial so as to not add oils to the salt content in the pod.

Once in the pod, for about 10 minutes music plays to guide you into a sense of relaxation. I turned the lights off from the start but you can keep them on if you'd prefer.

Having led there for about 50 minutes I started to get restless. This is nothing to do with the experience itself but more to do with my own mind. I led there playing with the lights and slowly moving about in the pod. 

A few minutes before the end the music plays again and the jets start again. This is then time for another shower before heading to the chill room where there are complimentary teas to get your land feet back.

I'm not sure what I expected to feel, both when in the pod and afterwards, but I definitely felt more relaxed and calm from as soon as I got into the pod. What I wasn't expecting was for this feeling to last and to wake up without any aches or pains the following morning!

This is something I'm definitely going to do again and I'd recommend you give it a go!

Flossie. 

I wasn't invited on this adventure 😕 

Ady & Meg.

Unfortunately we had quite a strange experience here.

The pub's website / online reviews did not mention anything to do with dietary requirements, let alone gluten free or Coeliac, so because there were so many other great places for Coeliacs in the area, we didn't plan to give this place a second thought. 

But then our Airbnb host recommended it for a gluten free sunday lunch, so we decided to  enquire further.

As per usual process, we emailed them to check that they could cater to our requirements. They took so long to respond that we nearly wrote them off for a second time, but they did eventually confirm that they could cater to us. We booked a table and pre-ordered two gluten free vegetable loaves and a gluten free cauliflower cheese, and the pub confirmed. 

When we arrived, there were no other customers there yet. We were greeted with "you're the gluten free ones aren't you?", shown to our table and given drinks. We then had no further contact with staff for 20 minutes. By this time, other customers were coming in and starting to receive their meals.

Eventually the waitress came over and said "I don't know if you are aware, but the food board is around the corner". We stated that we had already pre-ordered, and she looked confused. This resulted in the waitress to-ing and from-ing from our table, first claiming that we hadn't pre-ordered (luckily we had the email to hand...) and next offering us a different meal. When we queried if this was because they didn't have any gluten free vegetable loaf, the response was that they did have it and it would be a 10 minute wait. 

At this point Meg was feeling quite concerned as to whether our meal would actually be gluten free. When she asked the waitress, she sarcastically answered "Yes: loaf gluten free, cauliflower cheese: gluten free" and rolled her eyes. 

Our meals finally arrived an hour after we were first seated. They were nice enough (and no reaction for Meg) but funnily enough we aren't going to be heading back there in a hurry...

Flossie.

I don't have any words for this one... 

Ady & Meg.

This pub is amazing for Coeliacs! 

As per usual procedure, we contacted them in advance to check that they could cater to us. They responded quickly and it was clear that they understood how to avoid cross contamination successfully. The majority of their menu could be made coeliac-safe, including pizzas, fish and chips (in a gluten free fryer), burgers, chilli and pudding!

When we arrived, the excellent customer service continued and we absolutely loved our gluten free pizzas and chips! They also had gluten free brownies and syrup sponge up for grabs, but we were too full from our mains!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who make the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Overall, this is without a doubt our favourite place to eat in Hartland. It was great value and we 110% recommend that you visit. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed my trip here... especially as the owner gave me some yummy treats! 😋

Ady & Meg.

This converted coach was a great quirky home for our long weekend visiting North Devon! It was decorated beautifully and being visited by the onsite donkeys was a lovely bonus!

Although the kitchen was fully equipped to make our own meals, we only did this once as after booking we discovered the Airbnb host was a fellow Coeliac and was able to recommend a great dog friendly pub to have dinner at!

The coach is on a glamping site, which has another bus, some holiday cottages and space for campers. There was also a small bar, games room and you could hire the hot tub. 

The only downside to staying on this coach was the shower. We were warned that the boiler was small so would only allow a 5 minute shower - it was more like a 2 minute shower which was either boiling hot or freezing cold. 

Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and it was a great base for exploring North Devon!

Flossie.

I enjoyed my stay here and luckily for the Donkeys I was asleep whenever they visited!

Ady & Meg.

This is a great circular walk to see some rugged North Devon Coastline! We did this walk on a rainy day, which did make it a bit slippery under foot, but equally made for a lively waterfall!

We completed the route clockwise, visiting the waterfall first and then going very slightly off route towards the end to let Flossie dip her paws in the sea. We did not see many people at all on this walk, but that may have been thanks to the weather! 🌧

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, especially being able to play in the sea at Blackpool Mill Beach!

Ady & Meg.

This 100% gluten free cafe is amazing for coeliacs!

We stopped by quickly as it was somewhat on route whilst on a road trip. If you are able to eat in they serve breakfasts, and the day we went they also had pizzas, nachos and jacket potatoes to go. 

We were however, more interested in the cakes - the entire cake cabinet was not only gluten free, but vegan too! The portion sizes were generous to say the least, but the real headliner was the jam doughnut - The owner has worked hard to perfect the recipe, and it's safe to say that he has succeeded! 😍

Flossie.

I was not allowed inside the cafe, so stayed in the car with Ady whilst Meg brought cakes to go!

Ady & Meg.

Having visited a few years previously, Meg had high expectations and was excited to see Ady's reaction to the lights. Unfortunately, instead of improving year on year, it would seem that this display had taken a few steps backwards and there were actually fewer lights.

Admittedly we visited during a big storm which no doubt impacted our visit (and arguably the event should have been cancelled because of it) but we found that the display lacked the 'wow' factor and just didn't seem to 'pop' like it had on Meg's first visit. 

If you haven't been to a Christmas light trail before, we are sure you will enjoy it. However, we feel that there are much better (and cheaper!) ones out there.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Meg.

This cool little place serves brunch and tapas. On this occasion, I went for a gluten free crepe - the savoury ones are naturally gluten free, and the sweet ones can be made with a gluten free batter. The waitress explained that one of the chefs is a Coeliac and that they have a separate cooking area for the gluten free crepes to avoid cross contamination.

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and I completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, I was a very satisfied customer.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Meg.

I was so excited (and relieved!) to find a completely gluten free stall in Cardiff Centre, so that I could easily refuel during a busy day shopping.

The stall is located in The Cardiff Market, which was very busy when we visited at lunchtime on a Saturday. Although this stall did not offer the variety that I have been spoilt with at other gluten free bakeries/cafes, there was still plenty to choose from. For lunch I opted for the cheese, tomato and pesto focaccia (which was served warm) and a blueberry blondie (the gooiest blondie I have ever eaten), and then I took a double chocolate cookie to eat at home. 

Being a market stall, there of course wasn't any seating, so we took our goodies to eat on a bench in the small park opposite the market. The food was lovely and a great (and safe!) 'food on the go' option for coeliacs.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We'll warn you now, Durdle Door is a tourist trap - if you head here on a nice day, you can expect to find this place absolutely crawling with people. Unless you are a newcomer to our blog (in which case, welcome! 😀) you will know by now that this is definitely not our scene - so we decided to visit at 7am on a windy Monday in October. This may make you wince, but we only saw 2 other people on the beach, and in our opinion it made for a much better experience. 

After visiting Durdle Door, we continued with the route up to Lulworth Cove, again seeing very few people. There had been a landslide half way across the beach, so in order to continue with our route we had to scramble over the rocks. This was fairly easy, but the next scramble up the cliff from the beach was a lot trickier, mostly because it was very muddy and slippery - definitely not for the faint hearted / those not willing to get a bit of mud on them!

Overall this was a great walk with fantastic views - definitely recommended!

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk because I got to play in the sea!

Ady & Meg.

We were thrilled to find this cabin situated perfectly to explore Durdle Door (it was literally a 10 - 15 minute walk away!). The space was bright, modern and clean.

However, we were disappointed when we arrived to discover that the cabin did not contain any towels - this was not made clear on the Airbnb listing. The holiday park gave us the option to hire towels, but this was very expensive (we worked out that it would have been cheaper to go and buy some from a supermarket!). Shortly after checking in, we had to rush up to reception in order to hire our towels before it closed (just 1.5h after the earliest check in time). 

Once we returned to the Cabin, we then discovered that there was no soap provided (for hand washing - surely a staple given the events of the passed few years?!)

Finally, when it came to bedtime, we got to work setting up the sofa bed (there were two single beds upstairs, but the Airbnb listing said that they weren't suitable for adults due to the low ceiling). Shall we just say that the sofa bed was not conducive to a good night's sleep? 🤪😴

Overall this Airbnb is in a great location (especially if you want to take advantage of the holiday park facilities, like the restaurant), but if you are looking for something a bit more than basic, we would recommend you shop around.

Flossie.

I enjoyed my stay here, but I did spend a lot of time barking at people outside (standard campsite / holiday park noise).

Ady & Meg.

This was our favourite walk of the weekend! Following a very slight panic when google maps told us to drive down a footpath to the car park (?!), we parked up in a nearby viewpoint car park and couldn't believe how fantastic the views were from there. 

We then embarked on our hike, and were impressed at how few people we saw (considering how close we were to the tourist trap which is Durdle Door!). The route has some undeniable inclines and declines (so a good level of fitness is required) but your efforts will be rewarded with more amazing coastal views, especially on a sunny day.

The route also visits (and parks at, if you succeed in finding the carpark...) Dorset's 'lost' village, Tyneham. It was evacuated in WWII and has been deserted ever since. The area was needed for military training, but after the war ended the villagers were not allowed to return... 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but favourite part was dipping my paws in the sea 🐾

Ady & Meg.

A fairly easy walk with a couple of inclines to get the best views. Parking fills up quickly (with people parking on the side of the road when full) but we saw very few people despite how busy the car park was. 

 We can imagine that some of the pathways could become fairly slippery after some rain.

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk - there were some cows in one of the fields, but luckily they were far away.

Ady & Meg.

We absolutely loved these lights! Most light shows are at Christmas time, so it was really refreshing to see some which were not at all Christmas themed! The colours were beautiful and really well set out - it was busy, but it did not feel busy due to the size of the grounds. It was also so nice to be able to take Flossie with us, as so many light shows do not allow dogs. 

Flossie. 

I really enjoyed the lights, but was more interested in the water (which I couldn't quite get to). We had lots of fun trying to get a photo of me through the photo frame (which was set to perfect dog-height!)

Ady & Meg.

We were pleased to find this pub recommended for coeliacs on social media - there didn't seem to be many options in the area.

As always, we contacted the pub in advance to check their procedures, and they seemed to have a very good understanding of how to avoid cross contamination. Despite putting on our booking that we were both coeliac and vegetarian, we were concerned to find only one gluten free and vegetarian option on the menu (which changes frequently). We discussed with the waitress, who consulted the kitchen and came back to tell us that the burgers could be made gluten free (not labelled as GF alternative on the menu). We even got gluten free onion rings with them - perfect!

Overall we had a nice (and safe!) meal here, but we hope that the chef will consider adding more gluten free and vegetarian items to the menu in future!

Flossie.

I was pleased to be welcome in here (dogs are only allowed in part of the pub, so be sure to add your furry friend to your booking!)

Ady & Meg.

This was a great place to spend the night following a busy day exploring. This studio flat is above the owner's garage, in a very small residential area up a tight lane - this made for a nice quiet stay, and we liked how private it felt. 

The flat came equipped with everything we needed, and although we didn't use it, had a full kitchen. The host even kindly left us a loaf of fresh bread and biscuits (which unfortunately as a coeliac we had to politely decline 🤪 but it's the thought that counts 😀)

Flossie.

I loved staying here, but was a little scared of the horses and alpacas in the field across the road (because I'm a big wuss 😂)

Ady & Meg.

We were so surprised to find a zoo that allowed dogs to visit, so naturally we decided that visiting for Flossie's birthday was a must! Turns out we weren't as crazy as we thought - we saw 3 other families celebrating their furry friend's birthdays! 

As excited as we were to take Flossie to see the animals, we were a little worried about her reaction (an altercation with a tiger would certainly have changed the mood of the day! 🤪). But we needn't have worried, the park is set out well so that the animals have plenty of room and can't really see each other (and obviously dogs aren't allowed in areas where the animals roam free, like the Lemur enclosure).

We spent a good 3 hours here, and would definitely recommend visiting here for an easy family day out!

Flossie. 

I enjoyed visiting the park. I wasn't particularly interested in the animals, but I really didn't like the noise the howling monkeys made (because I am a big wuss 🤪) 😂

Ady & Meg.

We attended the second night of their first year of doing lights - and we were really impressed! Our favourite view was of the lights over the water and the swans swimming made it just that little bit more magical.

For a Halloween activity this is not at all scary. The story to go with the trail is engaging and fun for all ages. 

As well as the light trail, there was the opportunity to visit the reptiles, a restaurant and there were craft activities for children.

We hope that WWT Slimbridge will make this an annual thing and that the event will continue to grow.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We love this 100% gluten free Thai restaurant in Gloucester! The waitstaff are very sweet and efficient and the menu being completely gluten free makes it so much easier for someone with Coeliac Disease to relax and enjoy the evening!

They have a good offering of gluten free and vegan options, but we would love to see the restaurant offering some vegetarian options of curry.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Meg.

This is a great hike on the Malvern Hills! Being fairly easy to get to, I'm afraid you are unlikely to have this area to yourself on a nice weather day. But, this walk does (in places) offer refuge from the crowds and is a nice mix of hills / panoramic views and woodland / shelter from the wind.

That's all I really need to tell you - I'll let the photos do the rest of the talking 😀

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We booked in for a vegetarian and gluten free celebration afternoon tea (which requires 48 hours notice even for the muggles / people without dietary requirements) and loved it!

As per our standard practice, we contacted the tearoom prior to booking to check their procedures when catering to someone with coeliac disease. The response we received was very thorough, confirming that they use separate surfaces, utensils and butter when preparing gluten free food, to avoid cross contamination. They make their own scones and cakes on site, but make the gluten free ones on a different day, to the gluten containing ones, again to avoid cross contamination.

Admittedly the response on the phone when we called to book didn't install quite so much confidence in their knowledge of dietary requirements in general, but on the day the staff were attentive and overall we came away full and most importantly, reaction-free!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who make the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I didn't come on this adventure, but I could have been invited.

Well behaved dogs are welcome here... What are you implying?! 😈

Ady & Meg.

Having never tried Lebanese food before, we weren't sure what to expect from this 100% gluten free restaurant. We booked a table for two via TheFork and were quite confused when we arrived to find just a very informal window bar...

That aside, the staff were super helpful and friendly (both in terms of finding us seating and helping us pick from the menu) and we ordered three different flavoured wraps to share - and we loved them all! We finished our meal with a complimentary yogurt/fruit pudding and left very satisfied. 

This is a must try if you are looking for quick and easy coeliac-safe food in Paris!

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

The Basilica is a must see if you are in the Montmartre area. Personally we think the views of it (rather than in it / from it) are the most impressive, but it does get very busy.

If approaching from the bottom of the park, there are 270 steps to climb to reach the Basilica itself. We highly recommend frequent photo stops - both of the Basilica and of the stunning view of Paris behind you! 

Once at the top, it is free to enter the Basilica and if you still have energy you may wish to pay to climb the further 300 steps up to the Dome for more lovely views - be warned, the staircase is spiral and very narrow (we consider ourselves pretty hardy, but even we felt a little dizzy on the way down! 😵‍💫😂). 

In order to climb the Dome, you need to turn left just after the bag search area (i.e. down the outside of the Basilica). On the day we went there was a queue to buy tickets from the cashier, but we were able to skip this by buying our tickets from the machine outside.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This completely gluten free restaurant is great if you fancy something a little bit different whilst in Paris. Both the interior and exterior could use a little TLC, but the staff are very lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our gluten free savoury potato waffle and sweet pancakes!

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We have written this review slightly differently to most of the reviews we do... As it is Disney after all 😍

We have split the review into 4 sections.

• Characters 
• Attractions
• Shows and Parades
• Easter Eggs

The ticket options vary. We went for the 2 day 2 park tickets, however 1 park options are also available.

A little disclaimer: Ady has been to Disneyland Paris quite a few times.

Flossie. 

I would have loved to have visited here - Especially because of the big toys you both cuddled with...☹️

Ady & Meg.

We have very mixed opinions of this 100% gluten free bakery. Compared to other gluten free bakeries in Paris, it was incredibly small (so much so that even just the two of us being in there felt cramped), with a tiny selection of goodies and overall not a particularly friendly welcome. 

We did however buy from here the nicest gluten free croissant that we had in Paris! At €8.80 it was definitely on the pricier side, but we were grateful to have a tasty option all the same.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

As a person with Coeliac Disease, we couldn't help but feel concerned about whether Meg would be suitably catered for in Disneyland. We had heard lots of horror stories, received next to no information in advance from Disneyland itself and were scared that Meg would spend our two days there hungry, or worse, very ill.

We were however pleasantly surprised when we attended the character breakfast at Plaza Gardens. Our main concern with this restaurant was that it was buffet style - meaning that even if the food was cooked in a 'coeliac-safe' way, this certainly couldn't be guaranteed once the general public (whom we refer to as 'muggles' 🙃) had been double dipping the serving spoons...

Right from the entrance (where we had to pay before we'd even sat down) we made it very clear to the cashier that eating from the buffet was not an option from us (admittedly we used words like 'allergy', which isn't technically correct, but it was important that the staff understood the seriousness of the situation). The cashier told us that this wouldn't be a problem, noted 'gluten' on our receipt and presented us with a red allergen folder. Inside this folder was an 'x' against every item which contained gluten (with similar columns for other allergens). 

When our waiter showed us to the table, we again were very assertive and made our point clear. Our waiter again confirmed that this wouldn't be a problem and brought us a 'special plate' of gluten free bread and crackers. He then took us (and the folder) up to the buffet and asked us what items we would like. He then checked the allergen folder to confirm that they were indeed gluten free, and then spoke to the chef behind the counter asking him to cook our items fresh and deliver them straight to our table. 

We then returned to our table for around a 20 minute wait for our food - which arrived piping hot and that along with the wait gave us more confidence that the food had indeed been cooked fresh. This was also perfect timing as it meant that we saw the characters before our food came out.

The only potential niggle we feel we need to mention is the baked beans. The folder stated that they were free from gluten, yet we received tomatoes instead of beans. This could of course have been a language barrier issue, but knowing that all too often beans aren't gluten free we did wonder if the chef spotted the mistake (but if this was the case, at least they weren't served to us). 

Would it be nice if there were a few more options for us? Of course! Would it be better if Disney would confirm that any of their restaurants were safe for coeliacs? Definitely! But all in all, this was a great experience and we came away full and most importantly, reaction-free!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who make the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

If you are wanting to stay close to Disneyland Paris, but not willing to pay the Disneyland price tag, this is the place for you!

Situated just a 20 minute walk from Disney, this was the perfect place to rest up in between busy days spent meeting characters and going on the rides. It is basic but comfortable, and although we didn't use it, it has a fully equipped kitchen if you would prefer to prepare your own meals.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

As a person with Coeliac Disease, we couldn't help but feel concerned about whether Meg would be suitably catered for in Disneyland. We had heard lots of horror stories, received next to no information in advance from Disneyland itself and were scared that Meg would spend our two days there hungry, or worse, very ill.

When we visited Rainforest Cafe, the staff presented us with a "Gluten Sensitive" menu complete with disclaimer that the kitchen is not gluten free. This did of course concern Meg as a coeliac, but we are quite used to restaurants stating this in the UK (often as a 'covering themselves' measure) and the staff seemed confident that they could cater to our needs. We ordered the Bombay Chicken and Shrimp and the Anaconda Pasta and it was very tasty. Meg also ordered a strawberry milkshake from the kid's menu and it was huge! 

Would it be nice if there were a few more options for us? Of course! Would it be better if Disney would confirm that any of their restaurants were safe for coeliacs? Definitely! But all in all, this was a great experience and we came away full and most importantly, reaction-free!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who make the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

Ady & Meg.

Admittedly this place wasn't top of our agenda when booking our exploration of Paris - but when we read about the clock window, we knew we needed to squeeze in a quick visit. 

Musee d'Orsay is an art gallery which focuses on art from 1848 to 1914 and houses the most extensive Impressionist art collection in the world. Having brought our tickets merely to see the clock window, we were excited by the added bonus of seeing some of Vincent Van Gogh's work too!

Understandably the area around the clock was very crowded with people trying to get that perfect photo, but we think you will agree, it was worth it. 

Flossie. 

I wasn't invited on this adventure 😕 

Ady & Meg.

For a free activity in Paris, this is an absolute gem! Both of us being haters of shopping, we headed here after reading online that you could access the the rooftop terrace for free panoramic views over Paris. What we didn't read online was that the shopping centre has a stunning glass dome ceiling!

You can get a nice view of this from the shops/restaurants surrounding it, but for an even better view you can wait in line to access the 'glasswalk', a 9-metre-long glass walkway suspended in mid-air. This walkway is 16 metres high and accessible from the 3rd floor of the shopping centre. They only allow up to 8 people on there at a time, so we recommend booking your 5 minute time slot via the link above. 

After this we headed up to the 8th floor for more views out over Paris. This was a lovely view, but we feel that we had better views from other places around Paris.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

Possibly the most aesthetically pleasing bakery we have ever gone in to! 😍 The customer service at this 100% gluten free bakery was top notch, with a lovely shop assistant showing you around the shop and collecting your purchases on a big wooden board as you shop. When we went we were looking to purchase items which would last a couple of days for picnics and the assistant was knowledgeable in how long items would remain at their best.

And most importantly, the food was amazing! We particularly loved the vegetarian quiche. This is a must visit if you are in Paris.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We absolutely loved this 100% gluten free Thai restaurant. We ordered spring rolls (note these are fresh / not the fried version - which Ady actually preferred), yellow curry and a phad thai - absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced for Paris!

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This is one of Ady's favourite places in Paris. Not only is the outside iconic with it's glass pyramids surrounded by the architecture of the former Palace, the inside is just as beautiful. Here you will find room after room dedicated to priceless art, former crown jewels and rooms left as they once were.

Within the art collection housed here is Aphrodite (better known as The Venus de Milo), Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Winged Victory of Samothrace representing the 'Goddess Nike' (victory).

Heading back outside is a lovely place to see both sunrise and sunset and The Lourve itself lights up when it gets dark until 11pm.

Whilst here, be sure not to miss the 'Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel' which was built by Emperor Napoleon I.

Flossie. 

I wasn't invited on this adventure 😕 

Ady & Meg.

Going inside The Panthéon is a great free activity for whilst in Paris. We would however recommend paying to access the Panoramic View, not only because the view is beautiful, but also because it allows you to skip the queue into the Panthéon itself.

Inside the Panthéon you are struck instantly by it's art and architecture. In the centre dome is a 220ft pendulum indicating the rotation of the earth. This was built in 1851 by physicist Léon Foucault.

Also in the Panthéon there is access to the crypts. Being buried here is only allowed if you are deemed by parliament as a 'National Hero'. Marie Curie was the first woman buried here based on merit alone.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

If you enjoy parks and gardens, this place is definitely worth a visit. Jardin du Luxembourg is 56.8 acres and filled with fountains, statues and lots and lots of pretty flowers. It is a great place to sit and rest your feet and if you are lucky, soak up the sun.

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This is one of Ady's favourite places to visit in Paris. It feels very odd using phrases like 'skulls & bones' and 'calm & tranquillity' all in the same sentence, but they are the only words we can find to describe this place. The Catacombs is a popular tourist attraction so can get very busy, but if you are lucky enough to find yourself in a gap between people you should get a real feel for the place.

An interactive pad is provided within the ticket price and it provides fantastic additional information. 

We spent 1h - 1.5h under Paris and it was well worth it. 

Flossie. 

I wasn't invited on this adventure 😕 

Ady & Meg.

We loved this 100% gluten free bakery! When we arrived at 8:30am on a Friday it was very quiet... for about 5 minutes, at which point we saw quite how popular this place is and we felt very sorry for the lone member of staff who was trying to take orders as well as making food and drinks (and she did an amazing job). Unlike the other gluten free bakeries, this one has a few tables available to 'eat in' and it wasn't long before we were tucking in to our brioche toast - and it was so good! We also took away a selection of goodies to eat later in the day, and we especially enjoyed the 'crookie' (a croissant with cookie dough in the middle) and the chocolate filled eclair. 😍

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

In our other posts we have talked about there being many great places to get a view of the Eiffel Tower - this is one of them!

The observation deck is on the 56th Floor of the only skyscraper in central Paris, meaning uninterrupted panoramic views! There are several options when booking - we purposely booked our time slot for during golden hour, hoping the weather would be kind enough for us to see sunset - and we weren't disappointed! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We were very excited to find this 100% gluten free Italian restaurant not far from the Eiffel Tower. The menu was huge, and we were thrilled to have a big choice of vegetarian options too.

Our favourite dish was the pistachio tiramisu - between not liking coffee and being coeliac, it was a very rare treat to be able to try something a bit different! 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

The Arc de Triomphe is in the middle of the Pl. Charles de Gaulle roundabout. The views from outside of the roundabout are great, although you will likely have cars and buses in your photos due to this being one of the busiest roundabouts in Paris.

There are two entrances on opposite sides of the roundabout, connected by an underground tunnel. In the centre of this tunnel is access to the middle of the roundabout. From here there are great views of the Arc de Triomphe from ground level and this is free to access.

If you are feeling energetic, you can purchase tickets to the rooftop for stunning views over Paris. This is accessed via 284 steps up to the attic room and then a further 46 steps to the rooftop terrace. The terrace was very busy but the views are worth it.

Flossie. 

I wasn't invited on this adventure 😕 

Ady & Meg.

The Eiffel Tower is a must see if you are in Paris - and not just because it is visible from so many places (you really will struggle to avoid it! 😂) 

Viewing it from the outside is of course free, but if you wish you can pay to go up it - we definitely recommend this for stunning panoramic views over Paris. There are three different options for this - visiting just floor 1 (the cheapest option), visiting floors 1 and 2, or visiting floors 1, 2 and the summit (which is what we did). Access is via a lift, but these do get very busy, so expect to queue (the lift to feel rather claustrophobic). There is the option to avoid the queues and take the stairs down to the exit - this took about 10 minutes and we are fairly sure that this worked out quicker than waiting for the lift!

Our favourite view of the Eiffel Tower was when it was lit up at night. These lights automatically come on when it gets dark and shut off at 10pm. At 9pm, the lights even sparkle, which in our opinion is not to be missed! 🤩

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that the menu pictured below looks suspiciously like another restaurant mentioned on this website - this is the sister restaurant of Tasca, and the menus are pretty much identical! And just like Tasca, this restaurant is also 100% gluten free!

Although this restaurant was the prettiest of the two, we must say that we found Tasca to have better quality food. We enjoyed our free bread and cheese, and the homemade focaccia was very yummy, but unfortunately we found the vegetarian lasagne and pizza to be rather tasteless. 

For this reason, if you only have time to visit one of these restaurants, we would recommend that you head to Tasca instead.

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

We absolutely love this tearoom! Meg has eaten here several times and absolutely loves the gluten free afternoon tea! It is particularly special as it isn't just the usual sandwiches, sweet scone and cake - it also includes a cheese scone and several other mini savoury items such as sausage rolls and quiche!

Flossie.

I have not yet been invited here, but they do welcome dogs 🐶

Ady & Meg.

So much excitement over a lighthouse! 😍

Twr Mawr lighthouse is accessed by walking across Newborough beach onto Llanddwyn Island. Be warned, the island can be completely cut off from the mainland at high tide, so please check tide times before you visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast-and-sea/tide-tables/11/480

The AllTrails route above is a 3-4 hour circular route, with lovely views of Snowdonia in addition to visiting the Island. Unfortunately on the day we visited, the weather was not on our side 😶‍🌫

To make this a shorter walk, you could cut out these views by parking in this car park and completing a there-and-back walk to the lighthouse (taking just over an hour): https://maps.app.goo.gl/t77xJ1TNVpZD5vry9

Flossie.

I really enjoyed the different terrains on this walk - playing on the sand dunes, in the sea and in the woods. There were however horses on route, so it was a good job that I was kept on lead. 

Ady & Meg.

This is a great quick stop off to get a viewpoint of the Britannia Bridge and Lord Nelson's monument. It only takes around 10 minutes of walking in total and can easily be paired with other viewpoints of the Britannia and Menai bridges mentioned on this website.

Flossie.

I enjoyed being able to play in the sea.

Ady & Meg.

This is a great short walk to visit Church Island, with views of both the Menai Bridge and Britannia Bridge.

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk and was pleased to be able to paddle just around the corner from Church Island.