There are plenty of down-right creepy things that you may come across while traveling in Europe. And we thought you might be interested in learning about some of the creepiest things our writers have seen when in Europe. I am a sucker for things slightly weird and macabre, and when in Europe I am always on …
If you’ve been to Paris, you’ve seen the work of Baron Haussmann. You may not have even known you were looking at it. It’s hard to miss, because it permeates the entire city, well, it is the city. Most city tours of Paris will at least mention Haussmann. To tell you the truth, for a …
Most of you who have traveled to Paris have most likely landed at the Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports. Another airport seving Paris is Beauvais- Tillé which is located approximately 55 miles north of Paris in the town of Tillé. The Beauvais airport welcomes flights from many low cost/budget European airlines including: Ryanair, Wizzair, Sterling, …
Introduction to France France is a country of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and tantalizing cuisines. For many, Paris is all they know of France. While Paris is a city of incredible sights, sounds, food, and drink, the rest of France also has much to offer. Whether it’s the wind-whipped coasts of Brittany, the sun-drenched sandy …
Lyon (often spelled “Lyons” by Anglophones) and its suburbs form the largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. Located in the Rhone-Alpes region, Lyon is known for its contributions to the world of art and gastronomy. Moreover, Lyon is where Auguste and Louis Lumiere, the fathers of cinema, attended school (at La Martiniere, Lyon’s …
Hotel Gavarni joins a handful of hotels that have embraced the Green movement in Paris. They are doing their part to clean up the urban jungle by providing more environmentally friendly places for visitors to rest their heads. Paris is paradise for walking aficionados. The streets are full of cafes from which to people watch and, of course, …
Most European cities are as safe as any major city in the US, but tourists can be a target for petty crime like pick-pocketing and rarely more violent crimes like mugging. There’s no fool-proof way to avoid being the victim of a crime, but you can reduce your risk by staying alert and heeding the …
Located in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, the 55 acre Luxembourg Gardens is home to the French Senate, which is housed in the luxurious Palais du Luxembourg. The garden is comprised of gravel walkways, grassy expanses, and large pools and fountains in which one often finds children sailing model boats (no, that’s not just in the movies!). …
Whether you are in Paris or a small village, Sundays in France seem to have a similar pace. Our life in St. Jean de Losne the last couple of Sundays has been no different. A very important start is Neil’s trip to the boulangerie for a baguette and croissants or some other baked goods he …
Easy Conversion of Celsius to Fahrenheit When traveling to Europe, you will notice that all the temperatures are stated in Celsius. Since Americans are accustomed to the Fahrenheit system, Celsius is quite a mystery to most of us. But, I have found an easy way to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit that is not scientifically accurate, …