France is a beautiful country, rich with history, art, foods and culture. Paris is a popular vacation destination, and if you’re planning to visit the City of Love, you’ll find fabulous museums, shopping experiences, food choices and one of our favorites… French baking and cooking classes.
But don’t miss out on the beauty of southern France, too. The Mediterranean beaches, the provincial villages and the culture make it a destination you’ll want to revisit time and time again.
The Pantheon in Paris has a few unique elements when compared to the many other buildings and historical sites in Paris. Currently, it stands as a mausoleum. The Pantheon has also been known as a chapel and temple throughout its 260+ year history. The Pantheon is a short walk from Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg)…
Paris is full of art museums and historic buildings. While many tourists flock to them, there’s one spot I think everyone should visit (tourist or local) – Palais de la Decouverte. In English, it translates to Palace of Discovery. In other words, it’s a science museum in Paris. My wife and I came across some…
During my first visit to Versailles, I focused on the magnificent palace and gardens immediately surrounding it. During my second visit, I made it a point to explore the Estate of Trianon, which includes the Queen’s Hamlet and the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. If you’re planning to spend any time in Versailles, I recommend…
When people say they’re traveling to southern France and want suggestions on where to go, Cassis is my first recommendation. I lived in a neighboring city along the Mediterranean Sea for 14 months and loved the opportunity to explore Cassis. There are many activities for all types of travelers – a romantic getaway, hiking adventures,…
The all-you-can-eat chocolate at Choco-Story Paris isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After a few of the free samples, we were kinda chocolated out. But the gourmet chocolate museum in the heart of Paris is a fun way to learn about how chocolate is made, the history and progression of chocolate, and more. If…
It’s easy to get caught up in all the museums and historic sights of Paris. After we spent a week cramming in as much of Paris as we could, I’m glad we spent one of our final hours people watching at Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg). If you’re looking for a beautiful spot to decompress…
Paris is known for iconic places like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or Versailles. But those who venture to Paris also expect some culinary delights. From delicious pastries to a nice French restaurant, here are 20 foods to eat in Paris. Street Foods to Grab on the Go One of the biggest challenges I’ve encountered…
Montmartre is a beautiful neighborhood of Paris. Visit cafes, parks, artists, antique shops, historic buildings and more. Break away from the congestion of downtown Paris and enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Montmartre – which includes Sacre Coeur and Moulin Rouge. The trail outlined above is roughly three miles. It begins at the Anvers metro…
We aren’t experts on French culture. We don’t know all the French celebrities, politicians, sports icons, musicians or actors. But we didn’t let that stop us from visiting the Grevin Wax Museum (Musée Grévin) in Paris. If you’ve ever explored a Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (Orlando, Nashville, Las Vegas, etc.), then you’ll have an idea…
I had no clue how awesome the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum) in Paris would be. I knew we would be able to see Napoleon’s tomb (which is magnifique), but I was surprised at all the other aspects of military history that were on display. The museum holds 500,000 historical military artifacts. Like many other…
