Category: France
Where : Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg), Strasbourg, France Once settled in Strasbourg, we immediately left our apartment to visit the city. This is when we tried to get the Batorama boat tour but it was full for the remainder of the day. As…
Discovering Gardens of Versailles
Gardens of Versailles Logistics about the Gardens The gardens have a separate entrance from the Palace. (Here is our Versailles Palace review.) We went on a busy day and to avoid waiting in line, it was suggested to start visiting the gardens first and the…
Discovering Versailles Palace
Palace of Versailles - France According to Wikipedia, the palace was built in the 11th century. It was the seat of political power in the Kingdom of France. Getting to Versailles Versailles is easily accessed by train, especially from main cities like Paris. Once at…
Discovering the Petit Trianon in Versailles
The Petit Trianon in Versailles Pleasantly surprised We came for the Versailles Palace, and returned raving about the Petit Trianon! Since the lineup at the Palace was unbearable, we started sightseeing the Versailles Garden and Petit Trianon. About the Petit Trianon According to Wikipedia, the…
Discovering Mère Poulard, Mont Saint-Michel
Where : La Mère Poulard, Mont Saint-Michel You must try the famous giant soufflé omelet. These omelettes are hand-made hammered copper bowls and cooked over an open fire. This combination along with a specific whisking pattern creates the fluffiest, airiest omelette you've ever seen ! It's…
Discovering Les Promenades Plantées, Paris
Where : Le Promenade Plantee (or Coulée verte) - Paris - France This place had invitation written all over it. According to Wikipedia, “La Promenade Plantée” or the “Coulée Verte” was inaugurated in 1993. A 4.7km elevated Park built on the top of the obsolete in the 12th…
Discovering Mont Saint-Michel, France
Mont Saint-Michel, France Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the places that impressed us the most during our tour in France. It's a magical place and the surrounding views are breathtaking. What we consider important pointers Plan an early visit to the 'island' as it gets crowded…