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 fire. Personally, I look forward to all of those, especially the last one. However, winter also means that I have a trip to Champagne on the horizon. Why? Because every …
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 Paris. This is a city that loves to go all out at Christmas, and I look forward to it every year. In fact, it wouldn’t be December without my annual …
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 Paris wanted to flee. All except one. According to legend, a young nun named Genevieve convinced everyone to stay. She then led them in a prayer marathon to ask God …
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 situation at the Louvre with regards to the Mona Lisa was nothing short of a disaster. Over 10 million people visit the Louvre every year, and according to the museum’s …
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 in 1624, but his son, Louis XIV, oversaw extensive renovations that turned it into the largest royal domain in the world. The chateau and gardens cover over 2,000 acres, and …