Tag: discoveringfrance
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 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…
Discovering Mouffetard Market, Paris
Where : Mouffetard Market- Paris - France The Mouffetard Market was our first destination in Paris ! We arrived in Paris in the late afternoon, after a 6 hour layover in Zurich. We took a taxi from Charles de Gaule airport to our friend's apartment,…
Discovering Montmartre, Paris
Where : Montmartre, Paris Montmartre is a “Must” while you are in Paris! This district is full of history, on a hill located in Paris’s 18th arrondissement. The main attraction is beautiful Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur which is located at the very top of the…
Discovering Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Where : Pont Alexandre III- Paris - France We just wanted to give a quick shoutout, because we thought it was one of the most beautiful Bridges we saw in Paris and in Europe. But surely the architect, residents of Paris and the millions of…
Discovering Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
Where : Montparnasse Cemetery. Paris, France You might think it's creepy to visit a cemetery, especially if you're from a different city or country right !? Believe it or not, as we researched Paris prior to our trip, the cemetery came up a couple of…