There's so much to say about the Louvre, of course, not only is it generally considered the greatest art museum in the world, but it's also one of the most visited sites in France. Since you can't see it all in one day, don't even bother. After visiting the Mona Lisa and some of the Egyptian exhibits I was most interested in, I spent the rest of the day just wandering aimlessly, people-watching and pretending to know something about art. If you're not really into art, it's worth a visit anyways since there's lots of shopping underground right by the museum entrance and there's some cafes outside on the upper level where you can spend hours watching all the visitors and the locals trying to chat up the female tourists.
Mo Palais-Royal / musée du Louvre, France
Louvre (Musée du)
There's so much to say about the Louvre, of course, not only is it generally considered the greatest art museum in the world, but it's also one of the most visited sites in France. Since you can't see it all in one day, don't even bother. After visiting the Mona Lisa and some of the Egyptian exhibits I was most interested in, I spent the rest of the day just wandering aimlessly, people-watching and pretending to know something about art. If you're not really into art, it's worth a visit anyways since there's lots of shopping underground right by the museum entrance and there's some cafes outside on the upper level where you can spend hours watching all the visitors and the locals trying to chat up the female tourists.
Sitting atop the Hill of Montmartre, the Basilica du Sacre-Coeur offers amazing views of Paris. It's easily accessible by metro and you can take a tram up and down if you don't feel like braving the stairs. While there, try to climb to the top of the basilica for the best view or try to visit the crypts which are also interesting. The surrounding area is a great place for people-watching but beware of pickpockets and of people who will try to trick you into paying them for tying bracelets on you. There's plenty of restaurants and bars nearby and you can visit the Salvador Dali museum and the artist square of Montmartre.
75018 Paris, France
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur
Sitting atop the Hill of Montmartre, the Basilica du Sacre-Coeur offers amazing views of Paris. It's easily accessible by metro and you can take a tram up and down if you don't feel like braving the stairs. While there, try to climb to the top of the basilica for the best view or try to visit the crypts which are also interesting. The surrounding area is a great place for people-watching but beware of pickpockets and of people who will try to trick you into paying them for tying bracelets on you. There's plenty of restaurants and bars nearby and you can visit the Salvador Dali museum and the artist square of Montmartre.
Living in Paris, I crossed by the Eiffel Tower every morning and each evening to and from work. It never failed to catch my eye. Stunning no matter what time of day, or what the season offers. Late in the evening the Eiffel Tower is lite up, sparkling like a jewel in the crown.
On top of the Eiffel Tower there is a lookout point, gift shops and the famous Jules Verne Restaurant, that can be reached by several elevators.
Don't forget to go to the pass underneath the Eiffel Tower, and look straight up to the center.
Photo: Corey Amaro
Paris, France
Paris
Living in Paris, I crossed by the Eiffel Tower every morning and each evening to and from work. It never failed to catch my eye. Stunning no matter what time of day, or what the season offers. Late in the evening the Eiffel Tower is lite up, sparkling like a jewel in the crown.
On top of the Eiffel Tower there is a lookout point, gift shops and the famous Jules Verne Restaurant, that can be reached by several elevators.
Don't forget to go to the pass underneath the Eiffel Tower, and look straight up to the center.
Photo: Corey Amaro
Located adjacent to the Musee du Louvre, the Jardin des Tuileries is a great place to relax and unwind after your mad dash to see all your favorite pieces in the museum. There are wide sandy paths lined with beautiful trees, plenty of places to sit, and some gorgeous statues. There's also little play areas for kids and some food stands if you're hungry. It's peaceful and large enough that you don't feel like you're cramped in next to other tourists. You can make a straight shot from here to the Concorde and to the Champs-Elysees.
75001 Paris, France
Jardin des Tuileries
Located adjacent to the Musee du Louvre, the Jardin des Tuileries is a great place to relax and unwind after your mad dash to see all your favorite pieces in the museum. There are wide sandy paths lined with beautiful trees, plenty of places to sit, and some gorgeous statues. There's also little play areas for kids and some food stands if you're hungry. It's peaceful and large enough that you don't feel like you're cramped in next to other tourists. You can make a straight shot from here to the Concorde and to the Champs-Elysees.
You may know Les Invalides for its striking golden dome and beautiful exterior, but it's also a fascinating place to learn about France's military history. Most notably, Les Invalides is the home of Napoleon's tomb. But the place has enough to keep you busy for hours. It's full of artifacts, weapons, tombs, and more detailing France's military past. The building was initiated by Louis XIV in 1670 as a home and hospital for old and unwell soldiers. Be sure to check the museum hours as not all of them match the building's hours. The audio guide comes free with the cost of admission so be sure to ask for it! Les Invalides is easily accessible as it is one of the stops on the hop-on-hop-off bus.
75007 Paris, France
Invalides
You may know Les Invalides for its striking golden dome and beautiful exterior, but it's also a fascinating place to learn about France's military history. Most notably, Les Invalides is the home of Napoleon's tomb. But the place has enough to keep you busy for hours. It's full of artifacts, weapons, tombs, and more detailing France's military past. The building was initiated by Louis XIV in 1670 as a home and hospital for old and unwell soldiers. Be sure to check the museum hours as not all of them match the building's hours. The audio guide comes free with the cost of admission so be sure to ask for it! Les Invalides is easily accessible as it is one of the stops on the hop-on-hop-off bus.
While it may not be the most famous church in Paris, Saint-Chapelle is arguably the most beautiful. The interior is, of course, the main attraction. The lower chapel is painted in rich reds, blues and greens with gold patterns that resemble stars. Up the narrow, twisting stone staircase you enter a slim but tall upper room completely lined with the most beautiful stained glass windows I've ever seen. The windows depict biblical stories on a small scale but I found the best way to view them was to simply stand back or sit on one of the benches and just take them all in at once. I could have stayed there for hours. It's one of the coziest, most inviting churches I've ever been in. Saint-Chapelle is located within the Palais de Justice compound on Ile de la Cite so security is pretty tight. You'll have to pass through a metal detector and have your bag searched, but it's totally worth it.
4 blvd du Palais Paris 75001
Saint-Chapelle
While it may not be the most famous church in Paris, Saint-Chapelle is arguably the most beautiful. The interior is, of course, the main attraction. The lower chapel is painted in rich reds, blues and greens with gold patterns that resemble stars. Up the narrow, twisting stone staircase you enter a slim but tall upper room completely lined with the most beautiful stained glass windows I've ever seen. The windows depict biblical stories on a small scale but I found the best way to view them was to simply stand back or sit on one of the benches and just take them all in at once. I could have stayed there for hours. It's one of the coziest, most inviting churches I've ever been in. Saint-Chapelle is located within the Palais de Justice compound on Ile de la Cite so security is pretty tight. You'll have to pass through a metal detector and have your bag searched, but it's totally worth it.
If you want to get a glimpse of "the real Paris" while you're in town, be sure to visit Le Marais, in the 3rd & 4th arrondisements. The area is less touristy than most and you're sure to have a tasty experience thanks to the large number of jewish bakeries and falafel stands throughout the neighborhood. Though the neighborhood once lost prominence, it has lately enjoyed a revival and is now a fun mix of the old & new thriving together. It's a great area to walk around and is easily within walking distance of Notre Dame, The Left Bank, Pompidou, Hotel de Ville and the Louvre. Le Marais is also home to Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris and once home to Victor Hugo.
75004 Paris, France
Place des Vosges
If you want to get a glimpse of "the real Paris" while you're in town, be sure to visit Le Marais, in the 3rd & 4th arrondisements. The area is less touristy than most and you're sure to have a tasty experience thanks to the large number of jewish bakeries and falafel stands throughout the neighborhood. Though the neighborhood once lost prominence, it has lately enjoyed a revival and is now a fun mix of the old & new thriving together. It's a great area to walk around and is easily within walking distance of Notre Dame, The Left Bank, Pompidou, Hotel de Ville and the Louvre. Le Marais is also home to Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris and once home to Victor Hugo.
Growing in Lille, in the North of France
Lille, France
Lille
Growing in Lille, in the North of France
This is one of our favorite places to buy Hautes-Cotes whites. Ask for one of their vertical tastings - truly a not-to-miss experience.
21700 Magny lès Villers, France
Domaine Glantenet Père et Fils
This is one of our favorite places to buy Hautes-Cotes whites. Ask for one of their vertical tastings - truly a not-to-miss experience.
Introduced to us by our freinds Gary & Sheri, truly a magnificent family Domaine producing Pernand-Vergelesses' legendary whites - prized by Charlemagne!
21420 Pernand Vergelesses, France
Earl Rollin Pere Et Fils
Introduced to us by our freinds Gary & Sheri, truly a magnificent family Domaine producing Pernand-Vergelesses' legendary whites - prized by Charlemagne!
My favourite place in the world. ;-)
50170 Mont-Saint-Michel, France
50170 Mont-Saint-Michel
My favourite place in the world. ;-)
My parents' summer house.
At the very South of Britany, right before Vendee.
45130 Baule, France
45130 Baule
My parents' summer house.
At the very South of Britany, right before Vendee.
This is where I started skiing when I was a kid. The slopes are still some of the best in the Alps. Grand Bornand is perfect for family with kids. There are a few great cafe on the slopes with fantastic views.
74450 Grand-Bornand, France
74450 Grand-Bornand
This is where I started skiing when I was a kid. The slopes are still some of the best in the Alps. Grand Bornand is perfect for family with kids. There are a few great cafe on the slopes with fantastic views.
Val Thorens is part of the 12 valleys. It is pretty high up. The slopes can be very long and challenging. Val Tho is a paradise for experienced skiers.
73440 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France
Val Thorens, 73440 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Val Thorens is part of the 12 valleys. It is pretty high up. The slopes can be very long and challenging. Val Tho is a paradise for experienced skiers.
I'm not a huge fan of Chamonix as a ski resort, however, Chamonix features La Vallee Blanche. With a guide, you can ski down the Mont Blanc. It takes about 1 day to do this. This is some of my best skiing memories.
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
guide vallee blanche chamonix
I'm not a huge fan of Chamonix as a ski resort, however, Chamonix features La Vallee Blanche. With a guide, you can ski down the Mont Blanc. It takes about 1 day to do this. This is some of my best skiing memories.
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