Côte Sainte-Catherine, the best view of Rouen

The hill of Sainte-Catherine (Côte Sainte-Catherine) offers a stunning panoramic view of the city of Rouen, its suburbs and the Seine. The hillside is covered by chalk meadows and ... Read more!

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The Best Itinerary for Walking in the Old Town of Rouen

On a sunny Summer day I headed to Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. For many years I have been eager to discover the ‘City of 100 bell ... Read more!

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A Walking Tour in Kaysersberg, Alsace

Yesterday morning, Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In the afternoon, we continued our discovery of this beautiful part of France ... Read more!

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A morning Walking Tour in Colmar, Alsace

Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. It was a beautiful day and we took great pleasure in discovering the old ... Read more!

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Ascent to the forecourt of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre

One of the favourite gates sightseers use on their way to the old district of Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement is the métro station Anvers (line 2). A short ... Read more!

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Little hidden away spots on the Île de la Cité, Paris

Recently we took advantage of a beautiful sunny day to climb the towers of Notre-Dame. Once back on dry land we continued our stroll in a place of ... Read more!

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A walk from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris

On a Sunday morning in February I caught the RER A from Maisons-Laffitte to Paris. I had planned on the previous day an itinerary from the Eiffel Tower ... Read more!

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A Photographic Summary of our Winter Walk in La Défense

Walking in La Défense in Winter? What a weird idea you may think. That’s exactly what we thought too. That was until we decided to go for a ... Read more!

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A walk from Montparnasse to the Ecole Militaire, Paris

Although cold, winter in Paris is still stunning with lots of beautiful things to discover. Last Sunday, the weather kept switching between clouds and sunshine so we decided ... Read more!

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A Captivating Promenade across the Tuileries Garden in Paris

As we wondered where to stroll in Paris this past Sunday, the Tuileries Garden was a good choice… Here is a short account of our 3 km promenade ... Read more!

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Promenade along River Seine between Saint-Cloud and Suresnes

On a pleasant day in early September, we discovered this part of Île de France, West of Paris. Quickly reached either from Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt or La Défense, the ... Read more!

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Walking in France: a bit of vocabulary

Did you know the French have several words about ‘walking’, a popular pastime in the country? Let’s look closer at walking in France and the corresponding vocabulary.   ... Read more!

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Montagne Sainte-Victoire: the iconic mountain of Aix

Montagne Sainte-Victoire is an iconic natural landmark in Provence, along with other famous peaks such as  Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume. The “mountain of Aix” extends over 18 kilometres ... Read more!

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Walking in the Vanoise: Our Favorite Excursion!

For me, the hike to the Col de la Vanoise from Pralognan-la-Vanoise is the most beautiful walk in the Alps. Of course, this bold statement relates to my ... Read more!

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Colorado of Rustrel

The unexpected Colorado of Rustrel ranks among Provence’s most beautiful attractions. Situated on one of the largest ochre quarries in the world, the Colorado of Rustrel was, at ... Read more!

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La Promenade Plantée: a lovely stroll in Paris

The Promenade plantée, also known as the Coulée verte René-Dumont, runs through the 12th arrondissement of Paris. This 4.5 km green corridor is Europe’s longest and only elevated ... Read more!

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