When we first saw a 10-day cruise itinerary sailing from Rome to Athens with no sea days, we knew this was a cruise for us. We are not big fans of sea days, and this cruise didn’t have any, so it was ideal. On top of that we would be able to add a pre- […]
We simply love Europe with its deep-rooted history, great cuisine, and myriad of things to do. France is one of our favorite countries to visit. Maybe my French roots have something to do with that! We had previously enjoyed time in Paris as well as the French Riviera and Normandy but one area that we […]
About 30 minutes’ drive north of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the beautiful Château de Chantilly. This magnificent castle rivals Fontainebleau and Versailles but is lesser known and less crowded (at least when we went). It is well worth visiting and makes for the perfect day trip from Paris. It can also be visited […]
Just south of Paris and about an hour and a half’s drive from Charles de Gaulle airport is the magnificent Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval part of the castle dates back to the 12th century but only the dungeon still exists. From 1528, under the reign of King François I, the castle saw many transformations […]
On our recent trip to Croatia we had a 7-hour layover in Paris and we couldn’t pass up the chance to head into town instead of wasting time just sitting at the airport. A bit of fresh air and a walk would do us good we thought! Especially after a long red-eye flight! Having had […]
Following our escapade in Normandy we returned to Paris for a few days. It was our third visit (in 15 years mind you) so much of this was just to go back to familiar haunts and get some fresh pictures of our favorites including the Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, Pantheon, Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe, and of course […]
While we had previously visited Paris and the south of France, we had always dreamed of going back to see Normandy and the northern coast. There is of course a lot of historical significance here with the D-Day beaches and the museums that have been created to remind us of the sacrifices made during WWII. Our […]
The Palace of Versailles is one of the top attractions to visit in Paris. Once you get there, it’s easy to see why so many flock to this marvel of French architecture. The palace is an extravaganza of luxury with splendid gardens, fountains and sculptures. The palace’s interior is a fine example of the lavish […]
Paris has a lot to offer its visitors. It is home to some of the world’s most famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Panthéon and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. There are also many beautiful parks to see and world-renowned museums to visit. Another good reason […]