Today is Wild Card Day! We took a train from Florence to Bologna to explore something off the scheduled path when we were in Italy. Today, we are heading out of France and traveling to Brussels, Belgium. I mentioned this earlier, but the train station had an international section, which confused me because I was…
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Exploring Normandy: Day Trips from Paris and Renting E-Bikes to Explore
We woke early this morning to catch the 6:12 AM train to Bayeux. We left from Gare Saint-Lazare station. Paris is a huge city with several main stations, or gares. It was hard for me to wrap my mind around the vastness of Paris until I got there. It all makes sense once you are…
Exploring the Seine: A Memorable Dinner Cruise Experience
After a relaxing afternoon in the sun and flowers of Jardin Du Luxembourg we decided to head back to our place to rest and get ready for our cruise on the Seine. We were happy that one of our favorite bakeries was still open, and we decided to purchase our favorite large meringue and some…
A Picnic at Jardin du Luxembourg: Nature’s Serenity
I’m so excited to write about our trip to the Rue Mouffetard Market and the Jardin du Luxembourg. After visiting the Musée d’Orsay, we walked around the corner to get off the busy street in front of the museum. We found ourselves in a delightful walk with shops and cafes. After walking for about 15…
Exploring Musée d’Orsay: A Must-Visit in Paris
Today is April 1, which is April Fool’s Day! Here is how the French celebrate. I hope you have time to read the article linked above. Hilarious. What stood out to me was the celebration of nature. We knew folks liked to pin a fish on someone’s back, but did you know that they also…
Top Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower at Sunset
Oh my goodness! The Eiffel Tower! It was a great idea to have our snack just before we entered the ticketed area. It was fun to relax after a tour of the opera house and gaze at the tower from our seats. We sent the menu to our picky eaters at home, who love nuggets….
Exploring Palais Garnier: A Journey Through Paris’ Iconic Opera House
I talked a little yesterday about Palais Garnier. We purchased the afternoon tour tickets and visited the Louvre in the morning. It was easy to walk from the Louvre to the opera house. We left the Louvre by way of the gardens. Along the way, we stopped to have lunch at the Cafe de L’Olympia…
Paris: Wisdom and Beauty
Today is Monday, March 31. After a good night’s rest, we wake up to coffee, pastries, and leftovers from last night’s dinner. I ventured to Notre Dame early in the morning to light a candle, pray, and visit the inside of the magnificent church. We are excited to use our museum pass for the first time and head…
Paris: Our First Night
After settling in and making a list of needed items, we ventured out to the corner market first and then came home to refrigerate the items. We noticed that our walk to the department store was right in line with Rick Steves’s first-night walking tour of the Latin Quarter. Just as the description of our…
Paris: Getting There and Pre-Trip Planning
After a year of careful planning, we set our sights on Paris. This intentional approach helped us save money and transformed the trip into an opportunity for exploration and learning. The planning process was a joyful adventure in itself. I thrive on discovering insights from conversations, travel blogs, and inspiring videos. With Rick Steves as…
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