by K.B. Oliver | Dec 21, 2022 | Paris and Nearby
Merry Christmas from Paris! Surrounding you and extending all the way down the Champs Elysées to the Arc of Triumph is a glowing river of color, making you forget the chill in the air. Lights wink at you from the trees lining the majestic avenue, and it seems...
by K.B. Oliver | Nov 21, 2022 | Blog
It’s holiday time! The activities pick up. The streets get more crowded. You start making lists (or more lists if you’re already a list-maker!) The fun, frenzy, and fatigue all blend together! You may be thinking about France with one of several questions....
by K.B. Oliver | Aug 1, 2022 | Travel Tips, Paris and Nearby
During my recent visit to Paris, I noticed a few changes. My trip to France was long overdue! My heart’s still there, as I expect to see a boulangerie on the corner or hear French conversation. I visited Dijon, Paris, and Bordeaux and had a quick side trip to St....
by K.B. Oliver | May 4, 2022 | Activities and Culture
Amazing historical French monuments exist across the country. We’ve seen many in Paris but here are five notable examples of visible history in other parts of France: Le Mont St. Michel in Normandy, Abbey Fontevraud in the Loire Valley(Plantagenet burial place), the...
by K.B. Oliver | Apr 20, 2022 | Paris and Nearby
Paris is full of monuments. Much of French history was played out right here near the flowing Seine River. We’ll look at three significant monuments, each one targeting specific cultural and historical events you’ll want to know about as you tour Paris. Today’s post...