When people think of castles in Paris, they typically think of Versailles. The former home of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette is famous the world over, but it is far from the only castle in Paris. In fact, Paris is surrounded by them, both big and small. I recently paid a visit to a lesser …
A friend of mine recently asked me if I’ve ever felt that, “If you’ve seen one small French town, you’ve seen them all.” For me, the answer is no. I never get tired exploring small French towns, because each one has different treasures to discover. There are always cultural and artistic masterpieces to take in, …
Paris is home to some of the most famous museums in the world. Of course, when people think of Paris museums, they often think of the Louvre or the Musée d’Orsay. These two certainly are the most well known, but Paris has over 130 museums to explore. The Louvre may have the Mona Lisa, but …
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 …