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Celebrating The Beauty of Notre-Dame de Paris
April 15, 2019 was a very sad day for Paris and the world. The 850 year old church in the heart of Paris caught…
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A Must-See Museum In Paris: The Grand Gallery Of Evolution
While there are over 130 museums in Paris, one of the museums located at the Jardins des Plantes is often overlooked: the Grand Gallery…
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Beautiful Spots To Get Away From The Crowds In Paris
Originally published in February 2018 and updated March 31, 2019—There are many more beautiful spots added! It’s one of the top tourist destinations in…
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The Hidden Courtyard At Le Petit Palais
Did you know that there’s a hidden courtyard at Le Petit Palais in Paris? Le Petit Palais is also known as the Musée des…
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What Can You See And Do For 2 Days In The Ardèche?
In late June en route from Lyon to Provence, I thought about breaking up my trip by stopping somewhere for a few nights. I…
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Wall Sculptures In The Paris Catacombs: Sculptures de Décure
Let’s be honest. It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s creepy. It’s filled with millions of human bones and yet it’s a pretty popular site for…
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Designated “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”—The Most Beautiful Villages
Where are the designated “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”? And how many have you visited? While Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon are grand and…
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Augmented Reality At The Relief Map Museum In Paris
For years I’ve been interested in visiting the Relief Map Museum in Paris. Before you say, “BORING!” you should realize that these are 3D…
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Markers In Paris: Point Zero and The Paris Meridian
They’re not hidden. They’re not secret. And you’ve likely walked over these markers and haven’t even noticed them. Yet, they are hugely significant to…
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Photo-worthy Stops On The ‘Route des Abbayes’ In Normandy
Throughout France, there are hundreds of abbeys, communities where monks lived and worked, and if you’re traveling between Étretat and Paris, primarily along the…
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Where To See The Best Bastille Day Fireworks In Normandy
Do you want to see the best Bastille Day fireworks in Normandy? Start planning your trip to Etretat because I don’t think anything can…
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Making Sure Your First Airbnb in Normandy Is A Success
I recently enjoyed my first Airbnb in Normandy and I have 3 insights into how you can make sure your stay is a success.…
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Two Of The Best Ways To See The Cliffs At Étretat
To get some spectacular photos of the famous falaises d’Étretat here are two of the best ways to see the cliffs at Étretat: by…
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Discover Pont d’Arc By Kayak
Many times I’ll choose a place to visit in France simply from seeing a beautiful photograph. This has happened with Mont Saint-Michel, Etretat, and…
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