Growing up I’d always romanticized France. I just knew Paris would be the most magical city so it was top on my list of places to visit when I studied abroad in college.
I wasn’t wrong Paris was magical and I fell in love.
Since that first trip to Paris, I’ve taken 3 others. I’ve found my favorite arrondissement, gluten-free restaurants, and day trips. I even have a favorite hotel in Paris!
What I didn’t know in college was that I’d also fall in love with south France and the French Alps. The lavender fields and mountains are breathtaking.
France will always be a favorite. I go back any chance I have.
Day trips are a great way to expand a trip and see more than the main sites in major cities. A day trip from Paris to Fontainebleau is a perfect way to escape the city and see something really cool while you’re at it. Plus, if you hate crowds, this is a palace of granduer…
The medieval era has always been able to transport me back in time. It could be the romanticized notion of knights that makes it come alive. Provins is a medieval city small enough to wander around but magical enough to transport you back in time. It was the site of international trade fairs during the…
Paris is a beautiful city with so much to do! Unfortunately, most other tourists are interested in the same things you are. After the main tourist attractions, it’s nice to get some space away from the crowds. A day trip from Paris gets you outside of the city and, hopefully, the space you need after…
Visiting Paris is a dream. It’s also one of my favorite cities. The City of Light has so many landmarks and great food that it takes time to figure out precisely what you should do with your time. I’ve taken 3 trips to Paris: 2009, 2018, and 2019. This list will include the 10 things you can’t…
Chamonix (pronounced shaa-much-nee) is a small town in eastern France, on the border of Switzerland and Italy. The city is best known for skiing and other winter spots. Chamonix deserves all the renown for winter sports; it hosted the 1924 Olympics and is one of the oldest ski resort areas in Europe. Chamonix can easily…
