Situated about an hour east of Paris, the city of Reims (pronounced "rance") is the capital of the Champagne region. That's to say that it's located in the heart of the champagne-making part of France, and it's no wonder that plenty of visitors come to check out the copious cellars, lush vineyards, and of course, … Continue reading Destination: Reims, France
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Clustered in the rural, but bucolic Central region of France, the châteaux de la Loire are certainly stunners. Having once been inhabited by kings, queens, and noblemen, these stately manors are considered one of the finest examples of French architectural history. They draw millions of visitors-- French and foreigners alike-- to their 100-plus locations each year, as … Continue reading Destination: Château de Chenonceau, France
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On my first full day in Paris during the October vacances, I spent the rainy morning in the quiet, bucolic neighborhood called Mouzaïa (located in the 19th arrondissement) before heading to the city center. I puttered around rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement (a beautiful historic street made famous by Ernest Hemingway) before making the long trek to the 11th arrondissement near the Bastille … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (October 2018 Edition– Part 2)
When it comes to the French capital, Paris has it all: museums, historic monuments, parks, restaurants and cafes...it's no wonder that it attracts all sorts of people (art lovers, history buffs, major foodies) to visit and experience what the city has to offer for them. As I'm sure I've written before, you could spend a … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (October 2018 Edition– Part 1)
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