Do you remember your first trip to Paris? I do. I was 20 years old and had never seen a city so beautiful, even in the middle of winter. Flash forward a few (!) years, and we took the opportunity to take our twins on a Paris family trip to share with them a love […]
The most glittering jewel of France’s royal past is undoubtedly the Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles in French). Once home to kings and queens of France, the palace is perhaps the most extravagant and beautiful in Europe. At Versailles, you can walk the corridors and gardens where Queen Marie Antoinette enjoyed an incredible life […]
Are you a romantic? Then head to the charming small towns in France. They will make your spirit soar. From the half timbered villages of Normandy and Alsace to the turquoise shuttered buildings in Brittany, or the medieval towns of the Dordogne there is a picturesque village waiting for you. With so many gorgeous places […]
If you are an art lover visiting Paris, why not visit Giverny, Monet’s garden that inspired his incredible body of work. Just 70 kilometers north of Paris, it’s the perfect way to get your culture fix and enjoy the fresh Normandy air at the same time. In this guest post, art lover Jeanette Gory explains […]
If you are in the mood for spectacular coastlines, delicious gooey cheeses and browsing local markets then plan a trip to Normandy in the north of France. This French region is perfect for wandering pretty towns, soaking up the coastal breezes and walking barefoot on wide sandy beaches. Northern France is easily accessible from the […]