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…
Paris is filled with art and history museums. And many of those Paris museums are filled with tourists from around the world, each one trying to grab a selfie with the Mona Lisa or a Monet. But my wife and I discovered a museum that’s off the beaten path and worth every moment we spent…
The Louvre Museum in Paris is massive. It’s impossible to enjoy every piece of art on display. The Louvre houses more than 380,000 pieces of art, but not all of them are on display. How long do you want to spend admiring the art of the Louvre? Chances are you have a few hours before…
It’s hard to avoid looking like a tourist while racing to explore Paris. My wife and I had a week in the City of Lights, and one of our favorite adventures immersed us in the French culture. We learned how to make delicious macarons at Le Foodist, which offers baking and cooking classes in Paris….
When someone says they’re going to Paris, there are two places I tell them they need to visit. The Eiffel Tower and Versailles. The palace and the gardens are magnificent. My favorite part was renting a rowboat and taking it for a spin in one of the ponds. It felt like royalty… but without the…
Chateau d’If is an isolated fortress built on a rocky island off the coast of Marseille in southern France. However, it’s more than just a fortress – It’s the prison where Edmond Dantès was held captive in the book, The Count of Monte Cristo. The island fortress is open for tours year-round, offering visitors the…
The Eiffel Tower is one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. A visit to France is incomplete without at least seeing the Eiffel Tower. But if you want a great view of Paris, you’ll want to head up the tower and see the city. Despite the copy-cat Eiffel Towers that spot the globe, like the…
Planning a vacation out of the country can be stressful. There are a lot of questions about passports, electricity, money, safety and more. I’ve traveled to France, Czech Republic, Mexico and Canada. With international travel, I learn a little more each time I head abroad. I’ve compiled a list of a few things you need…
