The Château de Chantilly As one of the jewels of France's cultural heritage, we had to visit this site. The amazing part is that this site has survived through the generation and was once a home of the last King of France- Louis-Philippe son's- the Duke of Aumale. The chateau houses most of the… Continue reading Domaine de Chantilly-France
Month: December 2018
Palace of Versailles
During your visit to Paris, the Palace of Versailles is a must-see as it is just a short and easy train trip at about 12 miles (20 kilometers) outside of Paris. I visited this fascinated and opulent place with its over-the-top decorations during the Christmas season. As you walk through the Palace, you can explore… Continue reading Palace of Versailles
Christmas in Uneasy Paris
For this year's Christmas season, we decided to spend time in Paris. This holiday season the city has been marred by weekly citywide violence that unfortunately became a regular part f the gilets jaunes (yellow vests) protests. This did not stop us from continuing to enjoy Paris, but with more caution this time around. One… Continue reading Christmas in Uneasy Paris
Paris’ Flea Markets-A Must See
During a most recent trip to Paris, I took the #85 bus to Les Puces de Clignancourt for a visit to "Marché aux puces," which literally translates to-- you guessed it-- "flea market". The largest Paris flea market is located in St. Ouen and was established around 1870. The name of this market is rumored to… Continue reading Paris’ Flea Markets-A Must See
Opéra Garnier or Paris’ Opera House
The Opéra Garnier This 1979-seat opera house is perhaps one of the most famous buildings in Paris along with Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. The Opéra Garnier or Opéra de Paris was built from 1861 to 1875 is worthy of a visit during your time in Paris. This theatre is a specular depiction… Continue reading Opéra Garnier or Paris’ Opera House