This past weekend I attended the European Heritage Days, known as Journées Européennes du Patrimoine in France. This annual tradition began in 1984 with what was then called the Day of the Open Doors. Cultural institutions, monuments, and buildings all over France that were normally closed to the public opened their doors and welcomed visitors …
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, …
France has literally thousands of historical sites to visit. From chateaus to cathedrals, battlefields and museums, there is something for everyone to explore. Given that borders are still closed around the world, I’ve decided that this is the year to explore more of my adopted country. The problem is knowing where to start. How do …
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 …