[This post was originally published in 2016.]  A visit to the Loire Valley is not complete without seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions at Château…

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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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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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(Be sure you read the P.S.) Originally published in May 2015 and updated April 3, 2019. When you are in the south of France,…

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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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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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It’s interesting to read complaints from travelers about the lack of water fountains in Paris. Really? They possibly walked by the Wallace fountains because…

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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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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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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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During my last trip to France, I had lunch at what is considered to be Europe’s largest restaurant. I haven’t made a decision yet…

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The Ardèche region, often overlooked by visitors to France, is located in the southeastern area. It has the largest canyon in Europe, numerous opportunities…

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When in France, do as the French do….and this means it is important to follow the customs and etiquette so that you have a…

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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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