Memorable meet and eats
I had heard that meetingsbooker was compiling a list of “perfect meeting places” around the world, and this got me thinking and reminiscing. As someone who loves moving to the … Continue reading
5 for Friday – Paris Rouge
As mentioned last week, I was encouraged by the Blogging 201 challenge to buddy up with a fellow blogger. My blogging buddy has inspired me to stick to a RED … Continue reading
5 for Friday – Gargoyles of Notre Dame
One of my favourite things to do in Paris and certainly something that I would recommend to anyone that has the time (to queue) and energy, is to climb the … Continue reading
5 for Friday – Eiffel Tower views
I’m sure you’re all familiar with this classic view of the Eiffel Tower from the Champ des Mars. Here are 5 ways you can make your photo that little bit … Continue reading
The Latin Quarter of Paris
The 5th arrondissement of Paris is also known as the Latin Quarter because it is home to that great Paris university, the Sorbonne, whose students once conversed in Latin. Today, … Continue reading
Paris – Rouen by rail
Rouen (pronounced “rue-wah”, and yes, with the French “Rrrrrr”) is the capital of the upper Normandy region of France. It is a compact but delightfully medieval town with all of … Continue reading
Paris – Mont St Michel day trip
I had wanted to visit this imposing fortress on its own island (but only at high tide) since the day I saw a photo of it, so there was nary … Continue reading
Paris – Outlet shopping at La Vallee
If you would like to take home some luxury goods at a fraction of the regular retail price, then La Vallee is for you. La Vallee is one of a … Continue reading
A la votre! – Champagne day from Paris
Epernay is a commune situated in the Champagne-Ardenne region of northern France, about 150km northeast of Paris. It is most well known for the Avenue de Champagne, said to be … Continue reading
Let us eat cake! – Paris Patisseries
I have a weakness for sweets, and nobody does them better than the Parisians, with their delicate, perfectly balanced treats that you eat with your eyes as much as with … Continue reading
Paris – A day in Montmartre
Amelie is one of my all time favourite movies, so Montmartre was always meant to hold a special little place in my heart. Whilst this is a perfect neighbourhood to … Continue reading
Paris – Place de la Madeleine, a gourmand’s delight
It won’t take you long in terms of distance to walk around the Madeleine church in the heart of Paris, but make sure you allow yourself ample time to sample … Continue reading
Paris – Visiting Versailles
There are plenty of day tours to Versailles on offer, but it is just as easy to get there on your own, with the added benefit that you are on … Continue reading
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