The Eiffel Tower A few facts that you may or may not know about this mammoth structure that stands out among the buildings in its own park are as follows: Built in 1889 as part of the grand entrance to the Paris World Exposition. The Tower is 986-feet tall and was the world's tallest building… Continue reading Paris’ Eiffel Tower
We visited this château during the 2018 Christmas season, but 2019 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Estate of Chambord. Located in the Loire Valley, the estate contains the largest and most recognized châteaux, the Château de Chambord. It has a very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The… Continue reading The Chambord Estate at 500
During our visit in Paris, we wanted to visit the Loire Valley and we made a stop via the SNCF train system to explore the Château de Chenonceau This Ladies' château or castle, is worthy of your time during your visit in the Loire valley. There is a nicely chronological details of the history of this… Continue reading Château de Chenonceau
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
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
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
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
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
Colmar France revisited Well, in memory (for now). Colmar France comes to mind again, as I remember the recently all to soon departed Anthony Bourdain. If you have ever watched his show "Parts Unknown" on CNN, he explores the local life and seeks out what locals eat. May he RIP. Our Top Choice: La Petite Venise… Continue reading Colmar-La Petite Venise
I still have France on my mind. So today, let's explore a recent trip to Colmar, France; a small town in the Alsace region of north-eastern France. It is a wonderful day trip from Basel, Strasburg or Paris. We did just that during our most recent visit from Basel. Colmar is very beautiful and easy… Continue reading Medieval Colmar
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