Many regions of France are known for their wines, and Provence is one of them, located at the lower end of the Rhone Valley. Some Provence vineyards ship far and wide; others are far more local, and go out of their way to promote locally.
A visit to Paris is not complete without spending a few hours wandering around the historic district of Montmarte . Originally a haven for artists and bohemians alike, the area is now more geared for tourists.
Nothing breaks up the straight lines and uniform colors like flowers at the window and door. Above, on a 13th-century residence in Bonnieux, Provence; below, the courtyard entrance of the apartment we rented in the 18e in Paris.
Among the many wonderful palaces of Europe, Versailles is said to be the greatest and grandest of them all. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and is on almost every traveler’s list of “must see” destinations.
Paris is well known for its architectural splendor, and one highlight I experienced was a visit to the Musee d’Orsay, situated on the left bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d’Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station.
I didn’t really need more books, but how could I not visit the English bookstore, Shakespeare Books, in Avignon. It was quite a hike, but I’m not complaining.
The unusual light in this shot invites the title, but the stairs actually rise not to heaven, but to the heavenly beauty of the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy.
Every summer for the past dozen or so years, Paris has turned areas along the Seine, along the Bassin de la Villette and in front of the city hall into sandy beaches for the summer, under the name Paris Plages.
Not nearly as large, well-known or frequently visited as its big sister just a few blocks away (the famous and ancient Notre-Dame Basilica), Sainte-Chapelle was hands down my favorite church in Paris. Sainte-Chapelle (sant-shah-pel) is…
Eurostar is expanding its service and, beginning May 1, 2015, offering direct trains to Lyon and the South of France, Avignon and Marseille, from London. It’s a particular benefit to those not stopping in Paris.
Many regions of France are known for their wines, and Provence is one of them, located at the lower end of the Rhone Valley. Some Provence vineyards ship far and wide; others are far more local, and go out of their way to promote locally.
A visit to Paris is not complete without spending a few hours wandering around the historic district of Montmarte . Originally a haven for artists and bohemians alike, the area is now more geared for tourists.
Nothing breaks up the straight lines and uniform colors like flowers at the window and door. Above, on a 13th-century residence in Bonnieux, Provence; below, the courtyard entrance of the apartment we rented in the 18e in Paris.
Among the many wonderful palaces of Europe, Versailles is said to be the greatest and grandest of them all. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and is on almost every traveler’s list of “must see” destinations.
Paris is well known for its architectural splendor, and one highlight I experienced was a visit to the Musee d’Orsay, situated on the left bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d’Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station.
I didn’t really need more books, but how could I not visit the English bookstore, Shakespeare Books, in Avignon. It was quite a hike, but I’m not complaining.
The unusual light in this shot invites the title, but the stairs actually rise not to heaven, but to the heavenly beauty of the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy.
Every summer for the past dozen or so years, Paris has turned areas along the Seine, along the Bassin de la Villette and in front of the city hall into sandy beaches for the summer, under the name Paris Plages.
Not nearly as large, well-known or frequently visited as its big sister just a few blocks away (the famous and ancient Notre-Dame Basilica), Sainte-Chapelle was hands down my favorite church in Paris. Sainte-Chapelle (sant-shah-pel) is…
Eurostar is expanding its service and, beginning May 1, 2015, offering direct trains to Lyon and the South of France, Avignon and Marseille, from London. It’s a particular benefit to those not stopping in Paris.
