Whether you’re a luxury traveler or on a tight budget, the top sights of Paris beckon like beacons in fog. To help you sort through the myriad of landmarks, attractions and activities, here’s an overview of the top 10 things to do in Paris. Top 10 things to do in Paris # 1 Visit […]
Things to do in Versailles, Versailles Palace and beyond
Versailles Palace is one of the most impressive architectural achievements of 17th century France. Touring it is a highlight, but there are other great things to do in Versailles as well. Here are 14 top sights and activities to make your trip fantastic. Things to do in Versailles Just 17 km (12 miles) from […]
Loire Valley castles itinerary, the best French chateaux to visit
If you’re wondering how to visit the French chateaux of the Loire Valley, look no further. Here is everything you need to know to plan your Loire Valley castles itinerary, including the best chateaux to see, where they are and how to get there. Loire Valley castles itinerary – what you need to know […]
Chateau de Cheverny in the Loire Valley, France
Visiting Chateau de Cheverny in the Loire Valley of France might just be a highlight of your trip. Known for its richly-decorated interior and its connection to the Tintin comic books – it was the inspiration for Captain Haddock’s Marlinspike Hall – this gleaming French castle is the only family-occupied chateau open to the public. […]
Best time to visit France: summer vs winter
When is the best time to visit France? Put it this way: You’ll find champagne year round and the Eiffel Tower is open in all four seasons, but your experience will change dramatically depending on when you go. To help you plan your trip, here are some things to consider when travelling to France, summer […]
Historic Montparnasse cafes in Paris
The roaring Twenties were roaring indeed, and there is no place where they roared louder and laughed longer than in the historic Montparnasse cafes of Paris. Located in the 14th arrondissement near the 6th, and radiating out from the crossroads of Boulevard du Montparnasse and the Rue de Rennes, Montparnasse was the epicentre of les Années […]
Best way to tour Versailles
The 18th-century Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous attractions in France. It’s also known as the Château de Versailles, or Versailles Castle, because a place this grand can’t have too many names. So how do you tackle something this legendary? With snippets of history and a 90-minute tour. Here is the best way to tour […]
Visiting Paris: An easy travel guide
Visiting Paris? A little planning will go a long way. Here’s an easy Paris travel guide with info on the best neighbourhoods to stay in, what to do and how to get around. Visiting Paris Have you ever popped out of a Paris metro station, suitcase in hand, wondering what to do next? I have. […]
Visiting Chateau d’Amboise, France
Visiting Chateau d’Amboise, France, is a highlight of any Loire Valley tour. Known as the Royal Nursery, many future kings and queens were raised here, and Leonardo da Vinci worked here in 1516, but this popular French castle hides more than one tragic tale. Visiting Chateau d’Amboise, France The Chateau d’Amboise killed Charles VIII in […]
One day in Biot, France
If you’re travelling to the South of France, consider a day trip to Biot, France. A stunning medieval hilltop town just four km inland from the Mediterranean coast, Biot is famous for its glassmaking, its impressive museum dedicated to the Cubist artist Fernand Léger and for its fascinating -and notorious – heritage. One day […]
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