It may sound a bit weird to visit a residential building and maybe even weirder to talk about it on a travel blog! But the Cité Radieuse, designed by Le Corbusier, is not your average residential building. It is a city, a community, an architecture masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage site! This ... Read the Post
One of Le Corbusier’s Housing Units: La Cité Radieuse in Marseille
Paris Walking Tour Map: a free printable map and more
If you are planning a trip to Paris and want to discover the city by foot, you're going to like the Paris Walking Tour Map I created! This map is a available as a high resolution pdf which you can download for free (links below). Note: This post includes affiliated links down below. If you decide ... Read the Post
Broceliande and the Valley of no Return
Very few regions of France, have as many famous legends as Brittany. In the heart of Brittany, the Forest of Broceliande is home to probably the most famous of all: The legend of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin, Morgana the Fay... It is a land of magic and mystery and ... Read the Post
The Chartres Cathedral : a treat for all Gothic Architecture lovers
The Chartres Cathedral is undeniably amongst the most beautiful cathedrals in the World and certainly amongst the most interesting, architecturally and historically. The cathedral, as we see it today, was mostly built in the early 13th century and has changed very little since then. It has been ... Read the Post
The Chartres Cathedral is undeniably amongst the most beautiful cathedrals in the World and certainly amongst the most interesting, architecturally and historically. Come along...
The Carnac Stones in Brittany: A land of mystery and magic
Near the little and charming seaside town of Carnac in Brittany, stands the World largest collection of megalithic stones. More than 3,000 stones have been erected in Carnac. There are so many that you can barely distinguish them in the distance, when standing at the edge of the sites. It is ... Read the Post
Visit of the Cité de Carcassonne: Stepping back in Medieval Times
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortress located in the South of France. It is kind of a Medieval Paradise! A Castle, a pretty church, a typical village where everything, every house, every building has been preserved and yet a lively place, which some lucky people call home. A day spent in ... Read the Post
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortress located in the South of France. It is kind of a Medieval Paradise!! Come along for a visit...
The Esterel: a Hiking Paradise on the French Riviera
There 2 ways to do the South of France in the summer. The first one is to rent a probably small, overpriced apartment built in the 80's and located on the coast, spend your days at an overcrowded beach and your evenings in too touristy restaurants. The second is to go inland, in the ... Read the Post
To escape the French Riviera crowd, head over to the Massif de l'Esterel. There, you will find incredibly beautiful landscapes you will never forget.
The Clos Lucé: Leonardo da Vinci Museum on the Loire Valley
The Château of Clos Lucé, formerly known as the Château de Cloux is, today, best known for having hosted Leonardo da Vinci, when he stayed in France from 1516 to his death, in 1519. Located in Amboise, in the Loire Valley, the Clos Lucé, is a little gem which you shouldn't miss if you are in this ... Read the Post
The Château of Clos Lucé is a gorgeous 15th century manor located in Amboise, in the Loire Valley. It is today a museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci who spent his last years there. Come along for a visit...
Wandering through the Medieval City of Troyes in France
Troyes is out of the radar for many people and the ones who've heard the name seems to automatically think of it for its outlet stores. It's too bad for them because they are truly missing out! Troyes historical city center has a Medieval look and a distinctive architecture. Charming, romantic, ... Read the Post
On our way to the Loire Valley, we made a small detour to stop by Troyes. What a nice idea and what a pleasant surprise! Wandering through the small cobbled streets and admiring the timber frame houses was just what I needed. Check it out...
Follow the footsteps of Leonardo Da Vinci with a very special Road Trip
Leonardo Da Vinci, the Italian Renaissance genius, stayed in France from 1516 to his death, in 1519. This year, therefore marks the 500 years of his arrival and there is no better time to celebrate his creativity and ingenuity! To do so, I wanted to offer you a quick road trip itinerary guide to ... Read the Post
Are you interested in the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci? Follow this road trip map to learn about his life in France.
Things to do in Nantes in One Day
Right after the Christmas frenzy, Mr A. and I left Paris for a small road trip around Brittany and our first stop was in Nantes. We had been crazy busy travelling in November and December and the Christmas families reunions ended us! We were just desperately in need of time for ourselves and time ... Read the Post
Nantes, the gateway to Brittany, a wonderful vibrant city you should stop by to visit. Let me tell you why...
A Royal Road Trip retracing the footsteps of Louis XIV
Do you want to visit Paris and the Paris region in a different way? If so, I have a very special mini guide for you: A Royal Road Trip itinerary, retracing the footsteps of Louis XIV! ... Read the Post
Do you want to visit Paris and the Paris region in a different way? If so, I have a very special mini guide for you: A Royal Road Trip itinerary, retracing the footsteps of Louis XIV!
