Tag: Paris
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…