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Notre Dame Cathedral Reborn!
On April 15, 2019 at 6:18 pm a fire broke out in the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral. The world watched in horror as over 400 brave Paris...
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Claude Monet's Giverny
After MANY years of traveling to France, I'm embarrassed to say that this was my first visit to Giverny. Better late than never, I guess!...
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One Day in Dijon, France
Nestled among the rolling foothills in the Burgundy region of eastern France, Dijon is an easy day trip from Paris. You can reach Dijon...
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Two Days in Magical Annecy
If your ideal destination offers history, charm and stunning scenery, Annecy should be high on your list. With the Alps as a backdrop, a...
May 11, 20244 min read
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Three Days in Paris - The Perfect Itinerary for the First-Time Visitor
Have you been dreaming about taking that trip of a lifetime to Paris? It's finally becoming a reality and you've booked your flights. ...
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A Day Trip to the Enchanting Village of Èze, France
Perched on a hilltop about 1,500 ft. above the sea below in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France, Èze is as charming as...
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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-Jean- Cap-Ferrat, France
The belle époque or beautiful era, which occurred in France between 1871 and 1914 marked a period of great political, socio-economic and...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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The Christmas Market of Colmar
As if Colmar isn't charming enough, it becomes a winter wonderland during the month of December. This city of about 70,000 is located...
Jan 1, 20233 min read
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The Christmas Market of Strasbourg
After visiting the Christmas market in Strasbourg, it's no surprise that it's designated the Capital of Christmas! Strasbourg boasts the...
Dec 23, 20223 min read
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The Christmas Market of Mulhouse
With a population of about 100,000, Mulhouse is a largely industrial city located in the Grand Est region of France only about 20 miles...
Dec 23, 20222 min read
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Les Baux-de-Provence
Perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the expansive and beautiful valley below, Les Baux-de-Provence certainly lives up to its...
Sep 10, 20223 min read
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Van Gogh's year at Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
As a longtime, devoted lover of impressionist art, the Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery was high on my list of places to visit during a...
Aug 28, 20224 min read
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A Day in the Charming Villages of the Luberon, France
As a lifelong francophile, I devoured British author Peter Mayle's books written when he and his wife lived in the south of France. I...
Aug 13, 20223 min read
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Cézanne's Studio and L'Hôtel de Caumont; Two Cultural Gems in Aix-en-Provence
Cézanne's Studio Paul Cézanne was born into a well-to-do family in Aix in 1839 and except for occasional periods in Paris, lived most of...
Aug 6, 20225 min read
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Two Glorious Days in Aix-en-Provence
Having been a Francophile for as long as I can remember, when I retired in 2019 I promised myself that I'd book a trip to France at least...
Jul 31, 20224 min read
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10 Out of the Way Gems in Paris
There's so much to experience in Paris; museums, churches, parks, elaborate Art Nouveau buildings, restaurants...the list goes on. If...
Jul 24, 20226 min read
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Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, Paris' Stunning New Contemporary Art Gallery
Combine a decades-long collection of contemporary art and a beautifully renovated 18th century building in Paris and what do you get? An...
Jul 2, 20223 min read
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Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
Built by King Childebert in the mid-6th century, Saint-Germain-des-Prés is the oldest church in Paris. Childebert was engaged in a war...
Jun 18, 20224 min read
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The Rodin Museum, a Paris Treasure
The more I visit the Rodin Museum in Paris, the more I love Rodin's work and appreciate his incredible talent. Born in Paris in 1840,...
Jun 4, 20224 min read
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21 Lesser-Known Parks of Paris
One of the many things the French do well is to enjoy their leisure time, especially when it means being outdoors under the sun. With...
May 15, 20229 min read
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