With so many phenomenal sights in Paris, we forget sometimes about the simple things. Yes, the Louvre and Eiffel Tower and Palais Royale deliver amazing experiences, not to mention the café meal at Place Dauphine or the bateau ride along the Seine. Of course, you know by now that I will tack a “but . […]
How about a pleasant little escape to the Burgundy countryside in eastern France? As it happens, I have discovered a lovely retreat tucked among all of those appealing Burgundian villages – like Beaune and Vézelay. The locale is delightfully immersed among teeming vineyards, where you discover one of France’s most famous wine regions. Come along […]
While helping a friend determine the best hotel for his upcoming trip to Paris, I discovered a new gem – Hotel Pastel Paris. The boutique property earns an assortment of pleasant descriptions from serene and hospitable to edgy and comfortable. Most of all, visitors describe warm welcomes, a rather delightful mix of décor and an […]
Scenic and serene, the Canal du Midi draws me with a magnetic-like force. Yes, this 360-km (225-mile) network of waterways is the epitome of remarkable engineering, as the series of channels and streams essentially join the Atlantic with the Mediterranean in southern France. Yes, it has well-earned UNESCO recognition. Yes, the Canal du Midi offers […]