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!
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!
Uncover Paris’ Best Hidden Spots on the Île de la Cité
Discovering hidden spots on the Île de la Cité is like uncovering the soul of Paris. When we lived in the Paris region, we often wandered through this ... Read more!
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. The previous day, I had planned an itinerary from the Eiffel Tower to the ... Read more!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
The Provençal Colorado of Rustrel: A Colourful Wonderland
The unexpected Provençal Colorado of Rustrel ranks among France’s most beautiful attractions. Situated on one of the largest ochre quarries in the world, the Colorado of Rustrel was, ... Read more!
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!
