15 Things to do in Paris in the Rain

15 Things to do in Paris in the Rain

by | Jun 12, 2019 | Paris and Nearby

Paris had record rainfall in the month of May this year. The rest of France was not spared, either. I was in the Languedoc region in late May and took my turn dodging raindrops. The weather in Europe can be touchy. Fortunately, the sun shines frequently in the late...
10 Day Trips Under Two Hours from Paris

10 Day Trips Under Two Hours from Paris

by | Feb 20, 2019 | Paris and Nearby

You’re visiting Paris for a week or more. But wouldn’t it be nice to take a day trip elsewhere to get a different flavor? Here are some towns you can get to in two hours or less to enjoy a day trip from Paris that offers a different slice of this wonderfully varied...
10 (or more) Ideas for Your Next Trip to France

10 (or more) Ideas for Your Next Trip to France

by | Dec 25, 2018 | Blog

Happy New Year! You might need ideas for your next trip to France, since you’re planning (or dreaming about) about it in 2019. I thought it would be a great time to bring up helpful previous posts you might read (or read again) to give you ideas! Here are 10 of...
What do the French Eat at Christmas?

What do the French Eat at Christmas?

by | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog, French Food

(See holiday recipe below!) The whole world instinctively understands that French cuisine is synonymous with delicious and elegant food. At holiday time, all the stops are pulled and holiday food rises to a new level. Usually, Christmas Eve is a more important time...
10 Unexpected Places to Visit in Paris

10 Unexpected Places to Visit in Paris

by | Sep 5, 2018 | Paris and Nearby

Maybe you’ve already seen the big sites in Paris and you’d like something a little more out of the way. Something unexpected. Maybe you are tired of crowds but know that there are more unexpected treasures to be found in Paris. Here is a list of 10, though there are...