Netflix and Voyager

Nowadays, there are very little options to entertain so we tend to binge on Netflix. While others may love the notion of Netflix and Chill , I would like to introduce Netflix and Voyager– oui, oui, –watch and travel. So the film that inspired me to write this article is Netflix’s, The Old Guard.


[Spoiler alert] The Old Guard starring Charlize Theron, Kiki Lane and Chiwetel Ejiofor has a group of immortal mercenaries globe-trot through time and places such as Sudan, Afghanistan and Francophone cities in Morocco and France, while saving humanity.

Although, The Old Guard was only filmed in two locations-England and Morocco– which you would not know just from the pure genius of set designers … we thought , we’d create a bucket list for those who would want to travel to the Francophone cities/towns featured in le film.

✈︎ Marrakesh, Morocco

What to do: Get lost in the Medina- There’s no other way to have a lens through local life than at the Medina, with bustling noises, beautiful colors and eclectic wares.

Medina market/image via :medinamarrakech

Where to stay: El Fenn Hotel ( actually featured in The Old Guard)

✈︎ Goussainville, France

What to do: Goussainville is an abandoned old town in the outskirts of Paris. Since this town is directly in the path of the Charles de Gaulle airport and also a ghost town, there’s not much to do or see.

Facade of a building in Goussainville/image via : tripadvisor

Where to stay: There is a list of hotels; however since this town is not quite touristy… many may book hotels in its environs since it is close to the airport.

✈︎ Val d’Argent, France

What to do: Adventure off into the ancient silver mines of Parc Tellure.

Parc Tellure/image via : val d’argent tourisme

Where to stay: Chambres d’hôtes du Val d’Argent

Landscape of Chambres d’hotes/image via booking.com

✈︎ Paris, France

What to do: It takes more than days, months, years to discover Paris— it takes a lifetime. But we’d recommend you to explore the off beaten path of the architectural gem of the Gare de Lyon’s Le Train Bleu.

Le Train Bleu Restauart at Gare de Lyon/image via le train bleu

Where to stay: Hotel Splendid Etoile

So get your Netflix and Bon voyage!

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