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June 1, 20180

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…

May 31, 20180

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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…

May 30, 20180

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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…

May 29, 20180

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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…

May 28, 20180

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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…

May 25, 20180

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Discovering Marché Aligre, Paris

Where : Marche d'Aligre. Paris, France We would like to visit Marche Aligre and could do that after exploring La coulée verte. Call us lucky but we just made it before the cut off time. It looks like they celebrate la siesta, so be sure…

May 24, 20180

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Discovering Bateaux-Mouches, Paris

Where : Bateaux-Mouches Seine River. Paris, France A couple of friends who travel usually tell us they like to spend the first day in a new city on a tour bus or boat. We decided to take that approach in Paris by taking a ride…