The Top 10 Reasons to Visit France This Year
I started last year by listing the top 10 reasons why you should visit Paris. While I certainly stand by them, I decided to broaden
Year in Review: Remembering Notre Dame Cathedral
I’ve been thinking all month about what I wanted to say in my annual year in review. A lot of amazing things happened this year
Habits de Lumière: The Best Time to Visit Champagne
The official start to winter is just a couple short weeks away. For some people, this means cold weather, hearty food, and reading by the
5 Reasons to Visit Paris at Christmas
It’s officially December, which means that the annual holiday celebrations are well and truly upon us. I’ll be honest, I love the holidays, especially in
FIND ME – The Statue of Saint Genevieve
In 451AD, Attila the Hun and his forces threatened the city of Paris. When word of his impending invasion reached the city, the citizens of
5 Sights at the Louvre that are Not the Mona Lisa
Earlier this month, an article in the New York Times made waves in the art world. In it, critic Jason Farago suggested that the current
The Versailles Experience – Beyond the Palace
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous sites in France. It was originally built to be a hunting lodge for Louis XIII
Girl Meets Glass – Bringing Wine Tours in Paris to You
Do you like wine? Do you like wine but feel like you know nothing about wine? You’re not alone, according to Tanisha Townsend of Girl
FIND ME – Zouave: The Flood Marker of Paris
Since I arrived in Paris, the Seine River has flooded numerous times. On a couple of occasions, the flooding was severe enough to close metro
The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
It is no secret that Marie Antoinette is one of the most polarizing figures in French history. Reviled in her lifetime, she continues to fascinate