It’s no secret to those who know me that I love champagne. So when a friend recently invited me on a day trip to Epernay, I happily said yes. A day in the beautiful Champagne region tasting its eponymous wine? Count me in. There’s a direct train from Paris, making it an easy day trip. …
One of the most dramatic events of the French Revolution was the execution of King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette. The royal couple died on January 21st and October 16th of 1793, respectively, on Place de la Revolution. Today, those wishing to pay their respects to the former King and Queen often visit …
Paris is located in the Île-de-France region, which mostly consists of the suburbs of Paris. However, there are dozens of towns on the outer limits that are destinations in their own right. This means that you don’t need expensive train tickets for a wonderful day trip from Paris. All you need is your monthly Navigo …
Last week I was walking through the Latin Quarter when I heard something wonderful. A beautiful mix of languages was echoing down the narrow streets. With the borders opening last month, it would seem that people are finally starting to visit Paris once more. The New Paris. A Paris that has adapted to life with …
Summer in Paris is officially in full swing. The beaches are open, the outdoor cinema is back, and thankfully, the weather hasn’t tried to cook us all again. Yet. But the weather has been gorgeous, so now that confinement is over, people are heading back outdoors. I am one of them, because even after years …