Today is April 4, and we travel to Reims, France! Getting there from Paris: Take the Paris Gare de l’Est to Reims Station. Leave plenty of time for traffic and an Uber to get you to your station in Paris. I watched a few travel YouTube videos and “things to do” articles on the way…
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Experience the Glorious Views from the Arc de Triomphe
The fabulous Arc de Triomphe! We mustered energy from a nap on the train from Brussels and took an Uber to the Arc! Our driver dropped us off without giving us directions or locating us in front of the underground walkway, so we were very confused and risked our lives crossing the roundabout! I do…
Hidden Gems of Brussels: Food, Culture, and More
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…
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…
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