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Every year in December, the Place de la Victoire in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, hosts a month-long French Christmas Market. The annual event, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019, is usually held from November 29 to December 29, right by the… Continue Reading →
With the summer comes longer days, and with the nice weather comes the perfect occasion for a stroll along the banks of the Seine River in Paris. The most famous French river snakes through Paris and passes along some of… Continue Reading →
The Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Champs-Elysées are probably the most iconic Paris’ attractions. But there is one place in Paris that we felt deserved a special visit: the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Indeed, we feel that this cemetery is… Continue Reading →
One of the sunny days during our April stay saw us exploring the Canal St-Martin neighborhood. A man-made canal built under Napoleon in 1802 and located between the Seine River and the Canal de l’Ourcq, the 2.86-mile (4.6 km) Canal… Continue Reading →
While we explore new places as part of our world trip like we did the past year in Asia, our recent stay in Europe brings back a long-time dream destination of mine: Iceland. So even if traveling to the Nordic… Continue Reading →
While Notre Dame Cathedral is Paris’ most famous church, visiting Sainte-Chapelle is a must-do while in the French capital. We “discovered” it during one of our Paris stays, and when I say “discovered,” it’s simply because the former church is… Continue Reading →
A long-time coming, but a definite must-see visit, Paris Catacombs did not disappoint. One of the most iconic Paris attractions, we never really made it to explore the underground network – until this visit. And what an incredible place! Visit… Continue Reading →
The Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral is the most iconic sighting in the capital of the Auvergne. Tall, dark, and centuries-old, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Clermont-Ferrand, as it is officially named, is a Clermont-Ferrand must-see. Why, do you… Continue Reading →
The Verdon Gorge is famous for its deep canyon and the turquoise color of the Verdon River. One way to admire the stunning views of the Verdon Canyon is on a road trip that snakes along the river. However, for… Continue Reading →
While Cannes is famous for its Film Festival, there is more to the small coastal city of the French Riviera. Find out the best things to do in Cannes, in the city but also around as a couple of day… Continue Reading →
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