{"id":239651,"date":"2019-07-28T19:59:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T17:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/?p=239651"},"modified":"2025-01-29T22:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T21:00:36","slug":"trip-to-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/voyage-en-irlande\/","title":{"rendered":"Second trip to Ireland! (Ireland #1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fd1d4c6\" data-block-id=\"fd1d4c6\"><style>.stk-fd1d4c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fd1d4c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>A Second Journey to Explore Ireland in Depth<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">For this second trip to discover Ireland, we've chosen to explore some of the following regions&nbsp;<strong>in greater depth<\/strong> taking the time to savour each place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-e102af7 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"e102af7\"><style>.stk-e102af7 .stk-table-of-contents__table{column-count:2 !important;}html{scroll-behavior:smooth !important;}.stk-e102af7 .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:20px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #1f093c) !important;font-weight:bold !important;}.stk-e102af7 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 1px #00000040 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-e102af7:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e102af7 .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title has-text-color\">Contents <\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#1-second-tour-en-irlande\">1. Second round in Ireland!<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#retour-sur-notre-premier-voyage-en-irlande\">A look back at our first trip to Ireland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#un-second-voyage-lexploration-en-profondeur\">A second journey: exploration in depth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pourquoi-ce-changement-de-strategie-etait-il-necessaire\">Why was this change of strategy necessary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-au-coeur-du-pays-racines-celtiques-et-paysages-envoutants\">2. In the heart of the country: Celtic roots and enchanting landscapes<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#les-racines-celtes-un-patrimoine-vivant\">Celtic roots: a living heritage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#un-accueil-chaleureux-a-lirlandaise\">A warm Irish welcome<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-la-decouverte-de-l-irlande-authentique\">Discovering authentic Ireland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comprendre-l-irlande-une-experience-culturelle-et-historique\">Understanding Ireland: a cultural and historical experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-dublin\">3. Dublin<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#temple-bar-&#x1f37e;-le-coeur-battant-de-dublin\">Temple Bar \ud83c\udf7e: the beating heart of Dublin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#la-guinness-storehouse-un-quartier-entier-dedie-a-la-biere\">Guinness Storehouse: an entire district dedicated to beer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#alternatives-pour-les-amateurs-de-whisky-les-distilleries-de-dublin\">Alternatives for whisky lovers: Dublin's distilleries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#les-incontournables-culturels-de-dublin\">Dublin's Cultural Highlights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conseils-pour-bien-profiter-de-dublin\">Tips for enjoying Dublin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#en-route-vers-les-monts-wicklow-un-petit-concentre-d-irlande\">On the road to the Wicklow Mountains: a little concentrate of Ireland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-les-monts-wicklow-strong-paysages-irlandais-strong-tipyqye\">4. The Wicklow Mountains: typical Irish landscapes<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#glendalough-la-vallee-des-deux-lacs\">Glendalough: the valley of two lakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conseils-pour-votre-excursion-aux-monts-wicklow\">Tips for your trip to Mount Wicklow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-strong-conclusion-une-escapade-inoubliable-dans-les-monts-wicklow-strong\">5. Conclusion: an unforgettable getaway in Mount Wicklow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2c3a6e7\" id=\"1-second-tour-en-irlande\" data-block-id=\"2c3a6e7\"><style>.stk-2c3a6e7 .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">1. Second round in Ireland!<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"retour-sur-notre-premier-voyage-en-irlande\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>A look back at our first trip to Ireland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">During our&nbsp;<strong>first trip<\/strong> We had opted for a carefully prepared itinerant tour. This form of travel involved stops at various&nbsp;<strong>B&amp;B (Beds and Breakfasts)<\/strong>&nbsp;almost every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>The advantages of mobile mode<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-db542af\" data-block-id=\"db542af\"><style>.stk-db542af {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-db542af .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-db542af\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d981b23\" data-block-id=\"d981b23\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-db542af\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Seeing a lot in a short time<\/strong>&nbsp;: This enabled us to visit a large number of sites in a single expedition.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-e7ad87b\" data-block-id=\"e7ad87b\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-db542af\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Proximity to photo spots<\/strong>&nbsp;: Perfect to respect the&nbsp;<strong>photographer's timing<\/strong>&nbsp;and be in the right place at the right time to capture the ideal light.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>The disadvantages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-1911232\" data-block-id=\"1911232\"><style>.stk-1911232 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-1911232 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1911232\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-bdda25b\" data-block-id=\"bdda25b\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1911232\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Lack of depth<\/strong>&nbsp;: On the other hand, this nomadic mode left us with a taste of unfinished business, because certain regions deserved to be given more time.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-5d99aed\" data-block-id=\"5d99aed\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-1911232\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Fatigue linked to frequent changes of accommodation<\/strong>&nbsp;: Unpacking and re-packing every day can be exhausting.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-second-voyage-lexploration-en-profondeur\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>A second journey: exploration in depth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">That's why, for this&nbsp;<strong>second round<\/strong>We've decided to slow down the pace and take a different approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-00d45d0\" data-block-id=\"00d45d0\"><style>.stk-00d45d0 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-00d45d0 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-00d45d0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-522f167\" data-block-id=\"522f167\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-00d45d0\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Immerse yourself in some key regions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-0b325ac\" data-block-id=\"0b325ac\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-00d45d0\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Take the time to explore places in depth, discover hidden corners and soak up the unique atmosphere of each region.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">This choice gave us a more enriching experience and enabled us to take full advantage of the Irish landscape and atmosphere, without having to run from one point to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pourquoi-ce-changement-de-strategie-etait-il-necessaire\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Why was this change of strategy necessary?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-b09f787\" data-block-id=\"b09f787\"><style>.stk-b09f787 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-b09f787 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b09f787\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-424a5d2\" data-block-id=\"424a5d2\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b09f787\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Ireland is full of\u00a0<strong>wilderness areas<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>iconic locations<\/strong> But it also harbours little-known treasures that need a little more time to discover.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-620bcf7\" data-block-id=\"620bcf7\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b09f787\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">This time we wanted to focus on&nbsp;<strong>quality over quantity<\/strong> It's a great way to learn more about the places that fascinated us so much on our first trip.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-81b0c77\" data-block-id=\"81b0c77\"><style>.stk-81b0c77 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This second trip was an opportunity to&nbsp;<strong>taking the time to stop<\/strong> You'll come away with even richer memories - not just of the photos, but of the experience itself.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7336cdb\" id=\"2-au-coeur-du-pays-racines-celtiques-et-paysages-envoutants\" data-block-id=\"7336cdb\"><style>.stk-7336cdb .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2. In the heart of the country: Celtic roots and enchanting landscapes<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">For those who have never had the opportunity to visit Ireland, it's important to know that this country combines its heritage of&nbsp;<strong>Anglo-Saxon<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>deeply Celtic origins<\/strong>. These ancient roots are reflected in the island's language, traditions and unique atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Ireland also has an official language&nbsp;<strong>Gaelic<\/strong> which is one of the Celtic island languages, along with&nbsp;<strong>Scottish Gaelic<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>mannois<\/strong>&nbsp;(spoken on the Isle of Man). This linguistic heritage is a real treasure, although English is the most widely spoken language in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"les-racines-celtes-un-patrimoine-vivant\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Celtic roots: a living heritage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The language\u00a0<strong>Irish Gaelic<\/strong> which is part of the island branch of the Celtic languages, is an important cultural marker. But the\u00a0<strong>Celtic origins<\/strong>\u00a0of Ireland are reflected far beyond the language. They are felt in its breathtaking landscapes and in its\u00a0<strong>a rich culture steeped in history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Here are a few examples of the Celtic past that still permeate Ireland today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-9801b90\" data-block-id=\"9801b90\"><style>.stk-9801b90 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-9801b90 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9801b90\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1a22505\" data-block-id=\"1a22505\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9801b90\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Medieval castles<\/strong>&nbsp;: Built over the centuries, they are the silent guardians of Irish history.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-6fe02a2\" data-block-id=\"6fe02a2\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9801b90\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Celtic ruins<\/strong>&nbsp;The hills, valleys and sometimes even roads are a reminder of the ancient civilisation that once inhabited these lands.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c539f32\" data-block-id=\"c539f32\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9801b90\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Hundred-year-old pubs<\/strong>&nbsp;These iconic places are much more than just places to drink a beer. They are at the heart of Irish social life, telling the story of centuries of traditions and encounters.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-15b9cb1\" data-block-id=\"15b9cb1\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9801b90\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Myths and legends<\/strong>&nbsp;Fairies, goblins and white ladies still populate the collective imagination, feeding a folklore that's still very much alive \ud83d\ude09.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Even the\u00a0<strong>road signs<\/strong> The often bilingual (English and Gaelic) websites bear witness to this effort to preserve ancestral traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-accueil-chaleureux-a-lirlandaise\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>A warm Irish welcome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">For those who have already had the chance to visit Ireland, one thing is certain: the Irish are renowned for their&nbsp;<strong>natural hospitality<\/strong>&nbsp;and their love of conversation. They love to chat, share anecdotes and welcome visitors with warmth and good humour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">However, a word of advice:&nbsp;<strong>speak English<\/strong>&nbsp;(or make the effort to try), because although Gaelic is the national language, English remains the common language of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-la-decouverte-de-l-irlande-authentique\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Discovering authentic Ireland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">To discover the real Ireland, it's not enough to stay in the big cities like Dublin or Cork, although they have their own charm. The very essence of Ireland lies in its\u00a0<strong>green countryside<\/strong> its\u00a0<strong>hidden villages <\/strong>and its\u00a0<strong>wild peninsulas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Here's how you can really immerse yourself in Irish culture and history:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-3165f09\" data-block-id=\"3165f09\"><style>.stk-3165f09 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-3165f09 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3165f09\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-6b7ec28\" data-block-id=\"6b7ec28\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3165f09\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Explore the countryside<\/strong>&nbsp;The vast meadows, hills dotted with sheep and small villages will introduce you to a simple, authentic way of life.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-bf1f2c2\" data-block-id=\"bf1f2c2\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3165f09\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Visit the historic sites<\/strong>&nbsp;Monasteries, Celtic forts and ancient ruins will immerse you in Ireland's fascinating history.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fb55ba9\" data-block-id=\"fb55ba9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3165f09\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Take a walk on the wild peninsulas<\/strong>&nbsp;The Dingle, Beara and Iveragh peninsulas (Ring of Kerry) offer spectacular scenery and a connection with raw nature.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-7dcf659\" data-block-id=\"7dcf659\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3165f09\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Spend time in traditional pubs<\/strong>&nbsp;Where the locals get together to drink Guinness, listen to traditional music and swap stories.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-9daed46\" data-block-id=\"9daed46\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3165f09\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Soak up the folklore<\/strong>&nbsp;Listen to local legends told by passionate locals, or explore places steeped in mystery and magic.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comprendre-l-irlande-une-experience-culturelle-et-historique\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Understanding Ireland: a cultural and historical experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Discovering Ireland is much more than admiring spectacular scenery. It's about understanding the&nbsp;<strong>depth of culture<\/strong> the importance of its&nbsp;<strong>Celtic past<\/strong> and the pride of its people in their traditions. Every stone, every hill, every pub has a story to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bcfb909\" data-block-id=\"bcfb909\"><style>.stk-bcfb909 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>To do this, take the time to soak up the Irish atmosphere. Let yourself be guided by its friendly people, lose yourself in its countryside and villages, and open yourself up to the unique experience that only Ireland can offer.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-705e93e\" id=\"3-dublin\" data-block-id=\"705e93e\"><style>.stk-705e93e .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">3. Dublin<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">There are&nbsp;<strong>good chances<\/strong>&nbsp;your trip to Ireland starts at&nbsp;<strong>Dublin<\/strong>Dublin is the country's capital and largest city. Since the 2008 crisis, which hit Ireland hard, Dublin has undergone spectacular growth, becoming a dynamic, modern centre while remaining deeply rooted in its rich historical past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temple-bar-&#x1f37e;-le-coeur-battant-de-dublin\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Temple Bar \ud83c\udf7e: the beating heart of Dublin<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">If there's one thing you can't miss in Dublin, it's the&nbsp;<strong>Guinness<\/strong>This famous black Irish beer is the pride of Ireland. And what better way to enjoy it than in the legendary district of&nbsp;<strong>Temple Bar<\/strong>&nbsp;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">This historic district, a veritable symbol of Dublin's nightlife and festivities, is packed with traditional pubs where the atmosphere is&nbsp;<strong>dynamic day and night<\/strong>. Stroll along its cobbled streets, push open the door of a pub and let yourself be carried away by the friendly atmosphere and traditional Irish music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d496123\" data-block-id=\"d496123\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d496123-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-433348b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"433348b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-433348b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-433348b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-18f995b stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"18f995b\"><style>.stk-18f995b .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-18f995b {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-18f995b:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-18f995b .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-258995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-4.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\"><em>Temple Bar pub, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-eb93768\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"eb93768\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-eb93768-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-eb93768-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-28c232a stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"28c232a\"><style>.stk-28c232a .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-28c232a {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-28c232a:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-28c232a .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-258994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-3.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Temple Bar pub, Dublin, Ireland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\"><em>Temple Bar pub, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-guinness-storehouse-un-quartier-entier-dedie-a-la-biere\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Guinness Storehouse: an entire district dedicated to beer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">If you are a fan of&nbsp;<strong>Guinness<\/strong> Don't miss a visit to the famous&nbsp;<strong>Guinness brewery<\/strong>. This veritable institution, which occupies a whole area of Dublin, is easily accessible on foot from&nbsp;<strong>Temple Bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Why visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinness-storehouse.com\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guinness Storehouse<\/a> ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-d1e7044\" data-block-id=\"d1e7044\"><style>.stk-d1e7044 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-d1e7044 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-d1e7044\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-8cd9960\" data-block-id=\"8cd9960\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-d1e7044\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">You will discover&nbsp;<strong>the fascinating story<\/strong>&nbsp;of this iconic beer and the secrets behind its production.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-2431e64\" data-block-id=\"2431e64\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-d1e7044\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">An interactive experience lets you follow the whole process, from brewing to tasting.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-0806ca0\" data-block-id=\"0806ca0\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-d1e7044\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">As a bonus, the tour ends at the&nbsp;<strong>Gravity Bar<\/strong> where you can enjoy a pint while admiring panoramic views of Dublin.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-994304b stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"994304b\"><style>.stk-994304b .stk--block-align-994304b{align-items:flex-end !important;}.stk-994304b 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{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-1b59f31:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1b59f31 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-259000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-13.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"249\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-13.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-13-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-30593d6 stk-block-background\" 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\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-5b5e4e7 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"5b5e4e7\"><style>.stk-5b5e4e7 .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-5b5e4e7 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-5b5e4e7:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5b5e4e7 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-258999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-11.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-11-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ed747a7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ed747a7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ed747a7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ed747a7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-04e7f78 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"04e7f78\"><style>.stk-04e7f78 .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-04e7f78 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-04e7f78:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-04e7f78 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-258992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-1.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"996\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-1-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-787a155 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"787a155\"><style>.stk-787a155 .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-787a155 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-787a155:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-787a155 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-258998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-7.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"663\" alt=\"Dublin, Ireland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Irlande-blog-7-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternatives-pour-les-amateurs-de-whisky-les-distilleries-de-dublin\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Alternatives for whisky lovers: Dublin's distilleries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">If beer isn't your cup of tea, Dublin also has something to satisfy beer lovers.\u00a0<strong>whisky<\/strong>. Distilleries are an integral part of the town's history, and the\u00a0<strong>Teeling Distillery<\/strong> open to the public, is a perfect example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Why visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/teelingdistillery.com\/tasting-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teeling Distillery<\/a> ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-2909997\" data-block-id=\"2909997\"><style>.stk-2909997 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-2909997 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2909997\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fdd2529\" data-block-id=\"fdd2529\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2909997\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Located in the heart of Dublin, it is a contemporary distillery that blends tradition and modernity.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-69fced0\" data-block-id=\"69fced0\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2909997\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">You can learn about the distillation process and taste some of Ireland's finest whiskies.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"les-incontournables-culturels-de-dublin\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Dublin's Cultural Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Dublin is also a city rich in culture and history, with unmissable sights that will delight lovers of art, history and literature. Here are a few places not to be missed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>1. National Museum of Archaeology<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">This museum houses a\u00a0<strong>exceptional collection of Celtic artefacts<\/strong> including treasures from the Bronze Age and Viking Age. A fascinating journey through Irish history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>2. National Gallery of Ireland<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Ideal for art lovers, this gallery boasts an impressive collection of European and Irish paintings, including works by great masters such as Caravaggio and Jack B. Yeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>3. Trinity College and its Old Library<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Le&nbsp;<strong>Trinity College<\/strong>The University of Dublin, founded in 1592, is a symbol of Anglo-Protestant culture and one of Dublin's most emblematic landmarks. It is a prestigious university that has seen many great names in literature and science pass through its doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-7d7f19b\" data-block-id=\"7d7f19b\"><style>.stk-7d7f19b {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-7d7f19b .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-7d7f19b\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1105b54\" data-block-id=\"1105b54\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-7d7f19b\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>The Old Library<\/strong>&nbsp;The historic library is a true architectural masterpiece. It houses the famous&nbsp;<strong>Book of Kells<\/strong> an illuminated manuscript dating back to medieval times, and precious Irish works archived since&nbsp;<strong>1732<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-34fd7a9\" data-block-id=\"34fd7a9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-7d7f19b\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>A haven of peace<\/strong>&nbsp;Trinity College: In addition to its cultural wealth, Trinity College's courtyards and green lawns offer a peaceful setting in the heart of the city. Perfect for a relaxing break after a day's exploring.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conseils-pour-bien-profiter-de-dublin\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Tips for enjoying Dublin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-2829d01\" data-block-id=\"2829d01\"><style>.stk-2829d01 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-2829d01 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2829d01\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d507563\" data-block-id=\"d507563\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2829d01\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Plan a full day or two<\/strong>&nbsp;Dublin is full of places to explore and well worth a visit.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-5d153ce\" data-block-id=\"5d153ce\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2829d01\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Get around on foot<\/strong>&nbsp;: Most of the attractions are within easy reach of each other, and walking the streets of Dublin is an experience in itself.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c77d3a9\" data-block-id=\"c77d3a9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2829d01\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Try the local specialities<\/strong>&nbsp;: As well as Guinness and whisky, Dublin has an excellent culinary scene, with traditional dishes such as&nbsp;<strong>Irish stew<\/strong>&nbsp;to modern restaurants.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-3a9b408\" data-block-id=\"3a9b408\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2829d01\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Book in advance<\/strong>&nbsp;: Some places like Guinness Storehouse or Trinity College can be very busy, especially in high season.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-10f3931\" data-block-id=\"10f3931\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Dublin is much more than a starting point for exploring Ireland: it's a vibrant city, where history, culture and contemporary life come together. Between the bustling streets of&nbsp;<strong>Temple Bar<\/strong> cultural visits such as the&nbsp;<strong>Trinity College<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>distilleries <\/strong>Dublin is a city that immediately puts you in touch with the essence of Ireland. Whether you're a beer lover, a history buff or simply curious to discover a dynamic and friendly city, Dublin has it all.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"en-route-vers-les-monts-wicklow-un-petit-concentre-d-irlande\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>On the road to the Wicklow Mountains: a little concentrate of Ireland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8344930\" data-block-id=\"8344930\"><style>.stk-8344930 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Now that our little tour of Dublin is over, it's time to hit the road for a new destination: the&nbsp;<strong>Mount Wicklow<\/strong> located just&nbsp;<strong>50 km south of the capital<\/strong>. This region, often nicknamed the&nbsp;<strong>\"Garden of Ireland<\/strong> is a veritable concentration of the country's natural and cultural wonders.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5e48385\" id=\"4-les-monts-wicklow-strong-paysages-irlandais-strong-tipyqye\" data-block-id=\"5e48385\"><style>.stk-5e48385 .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">4. Mount Wicklow: the <strong>Irish landscapes<\/strong> typical<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2afcff4 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"2afcff4\"><style>.stk-2afcff4 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}.stk-2afcff4:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2afcff4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-479e28e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"479e28e\"><style>.stk-479e28e {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-479e28e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-479e28e-inner-blocks\">\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The&nbsp;<strong>Mount Wicklow<\/strong>&nbsp;offer a variety of landscapes that capture the essence of Ireland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-ea67fbc\" data-block-id=\"ea67fbc\"><style>.stk-ea67fbc {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-ea67fbc .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea67fbc\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-3ea7ca2\" data-block-id=\"3ea7ca2\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea67fbc\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Peat bogs<\/strong>&nbsp;This typical wilderness, with its golden and brown hues, bears witness to the raw nature of this region.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-cec5146\" data-block-id=\"cec5146\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea67fbc\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Les bruy\u00e8res<\/strong>&nbsp;: In summer, the hills are adorned with a magnificent purple carpet, characteristic of flowering heather.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-94abe29\" data-block-id=\"94abe29\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea67fbc\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>The forests<\/strong>&nbsp;Shady paths wind through lush woods, ideal for peaceful strolls.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-cea4a8d\" data-block-id=\"cea4a8d\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea67fbc\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Sparkling lakes<\/strong>&nbsp;Nestling in the valleys, they offer breathtaking panoramas.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1e5a4fc\" data-block-id=\"1e5a4fc\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea67fbc\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>The paths between the hills<\/strong>&nbsp;A paradise for both beginners and experienced hikers.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The&nbsp;<strong>Mount Wicklow<\/strong>&nbsp;are the perfect place to breathe fresh air, switch off and enjoy Ireland's natural beauty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-40660ab\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"40660ab\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-40660ab-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-40660ab-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-map stk-block-map stk--uses-api-key stk-block stk-4e49f40\" data-block-id=\"4e49f40\"><div data-map-options=\"{&quot;center&quot;:{&quot;lat&quot;:53.0818051,&quot;lng&quot;:-6.3938595},&quot;zoom&quot;:9,&quot;fullscreenControl&quot;:true,&quot;mapTypeControl&quot;:false,&quot;streetViewControl&quot;:false,&quot;zoomControl&quot;:true}\" data-marker-options=\"{&quot;position&quot;:{&quot;lat&quot;:53.0818051,&quot;lng&quot;:-6.3938595},&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Montagnes de Wicklow, Laragh West, Co. Comt\u00e9 de Wicklow, Irlande&quot;}\" data-icon-options=\"null\" class=\"stk-block-map__canvas\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glendalough-la-vallee-des-deux-lacs\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Glendalough: the valley of two lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">On the map, one name comes up a lot:&nbsp;<strong>Glendalough<\/strong> which literally means&nbsp;<strong>\"the valley of the two lakes<\/strong>&nbsp;in Gaelic. It is one of the jewels in the crown of the Wicklow Mountains, renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for its historical and spiritual importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Glendalough Monastery: a site steeped in history<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-7dc2227\" data-block-id=\"7dc2227\"><style>.stk-7dc2227 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-7dc2227 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-7dc2227\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-f3a75d3\" data-block-id=\"f3a75d3\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-7dc2227\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Founded in the VI\u1d49 century by&nbsp;<strong>Saint Kevin<\/strong>This monastery is a major centre of Irish spirituality.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-97c6e59\" data-block-id=\"97c6e59\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-7dc2227\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">The site includes&nbsp;<strong>ancient ruins<\/strong> including an iconic round tower, stone churches and Celtic crosses.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-15b04f5\" data-block-id=\"15b04f5\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-7dc2227\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">The legends surrounding Saint Kevin add a mystical dimension to this already enchanting place.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Why visit Glendalough?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-2ee0c5a\" data-block-id=\"2ee0c5a\"><style>.stk-2ee0c5a {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-2ee0c5a .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2ee0c5a\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d42d2b1\" data-block-id=\"d42d2b1\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2ee0c5a\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Nature and spirituality<\/strong>&nbsp;: It's a place where history and natural beauty blend harmoniously.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-e29cf27\" data-block-id=\"e29cf27\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2ee0c5a\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>The lakes<\/strong>&nbsp;The two lakes, nestling between the mountains, offer spectacular scenery and trails for all abilities.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-909e232\" data-block-id=\"909e232\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-2ee0c5a\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>A peaceful place<\/strong>&nbsp;Ideal for a meditative break or simply to admire the splendour of the surroundings.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conseils-pour-votre-excursion-aux-monts-wicklow\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Tips for your trip to Mount Wicklow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-b4c726d\" data-block-id=\"b4c726d\"><style>.stk-b4c726d {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-b4c726d .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b4c726d\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-531cf56\" data-block-id=\"531cf56\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b4c726d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Plan a full day<\/strong>&nbsp;Between hiking trails, visits to Glendalough and stops to admire the scenery, there's plenty to see and do.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-f3d3d50\" data-block-id=\"f3d3d50\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b4c726d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Wear good shoes<\/strong>&nbsp;The paths, although accessible, can be uneven. Bring comfortable walking shoes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-523176d\" data-block-id=\"523176d\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b4c726d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Bring a picnic<\/strong>&nbsp;The \"Pistoia\": Enjoy a lunch break at one of the many vantage points with a breathtaking view of the lakes or hills.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-9c822d5\" data-block-id=\"9c822d5\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b4c726d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Be prepared for the weather<\/strong>&nbsp;: In Ireland, it's always a good idea to be prepared for rapid changes in the weather, with a waterproof jacket to hand.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-8f89a53\" data-block-id=\"8f89a53\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b4c726d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Take your time<\/strong>&nbsp;The Wicklow Mountains are a region to savour. There's no need to hurry, just soak up the unique atmosphere.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-52e0024\" id=\"5-strong-conclusion-une-escapade-inoubliable-dans-les-monts-wicklow-strong\" data-block-id=\"52e0024\"><style>.stk-52e0024 .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">5. <strong>Conclusion: an unforgettable getaway in Mount Wicklow<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The&nbsp;<strong>Mount Wicklow<\/strong>with their <strong>their wild landscapes, historic treasures and soothing tranquillity, epitomise the essence of Ireland.<\/strong>. Whether you're looking for serenity by the lakes, adventure on the trails or a dive into history with places like&nbsp;<strong>Glendalough<\/strong>This region has it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Just an hour from Dublin, the Wicklow Mountains offer an ideal natural and cultural break, perfect for travellers in search of wonder. Take time to explore, breathe in the fresh air and soak up this land of mystery and beauty. One thing's for sure: <strong>this will be a trip to remember in Ireland.<\/strong> For those of you who have just returned, what was your experience? Share it with us in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/mounts-wicklow-ireland-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I'll look forward to seeing you again in the next article!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">See you soon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">David<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For our second trip to discover Ireland, this time we set off as a family to explore certain regions in greater depth! <\/p>","protected":false},"author":5864,"featured_media":248508,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[354],"tags":[957],"class_list":["post-239651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-voyage","tag-irlande","post_format-post-format-image"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5864"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=239651"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239651\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=239651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=239651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=239651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}