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One of the sunny days during our April stay saw us exploring the Canal St-Martin neighborhood. A man-made canal built under Napoleon in 1802 and located between the Seine River and the Canal de l’Ourcq, the 2.86-mile (4.6 km) Canal… Continue Reading →
While Notre Dame Cathedral is Paris’ most famous church, visiting Sainte-Chapelle is a must-do while in the French capital. We “discovered” it during one of our Paris stays, and when I say “discovered,” it’s simply because the former church is… Continue Reading →
A long-time coming, but a definite must-see visit, Paris Catacombs did not disappoint. One of the most iconic Paris attractions, we never really made it to explore the underground network – until this visit. And what an incredible place! Visit… Continue Reading →
The Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral is the most iconic sighting in the capital of the Auvergne. Tall, dark, and centuries-old, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Clermont-Ferrand, as it is officially named, is a Clermont-Ferrand must-see. Why, do you… Continue Reading →
The Verdon Gorge is famous for its deep canyon and the turquoise color of the Verdon River. One way to admire the stunning views of the Verdon Canyon is on a road trip that snakes along the river. However, for… Continue Reading →
While Cannes is famous for its Film Festival, there is more to the small coastal city of the French Riviera. Find out the best things to do in Cannes, in the city but also around as a couple of day… Continue Reading →
The Mercantour National Park is a popular park in the South of France high in the Alps mountains that border Italy. The Parc National du Mercantour, as it’s called in French, was created in 1979 and celebrated its 40 years… Continue Reading →
Hiking in the Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon in French) is another popular activity in the famous Luberon canyon, with trails of different difficulties. For our Verdon Gorge hiking experience, we decided to go hiking the Imbut trail. That Verdon… Continue Reading →
The turquoise colors of the Verdon river are as striking in real life than on the incredible photos you might have seen. And a popular activity is Verdon Gorge kayaking. We had seen photos of the turquoise colors of the… Continue Reading →
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