Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, France most iconic building. I couldn’t possible go to Paris and not at least mention the Eiffel Tower! There is a global fascination with this tower and all that is romantic or French is…
View PostAttending Missal at Notre Dame
It was a really nice experience being able to attend Sunday morning mass service at Notre Dame. The choir was delightful and their heavenly voices really echoed through the whole church. A little entrance fee of 2.50…
View PostLa Sainte-Chapelle
The Sainte-Chapelle, is located in the courtyard of the royal palace on the Île de la Cité. It was built to house precious relics: Christ’s crown of thorns, the Image of Edessa and thirty other relics of Christ…
View PostEasy Breakfast
Was gonna rush out of the hotel for morning mass service at the Notre Dame so I opted a quick and easy self-made sandwich in the morning instead of hitting the sidewalk cafes like I…
View PostArc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Underneath its vault…
View PostChamps Élysées
Champ Élysées probably needs no introduction since it is one of the most famous and recognizable street in the world. All the prestigious and luxury specialty stores can be found here. And one of the most recognizable is the huge LV flagship store.…
View PostTuileries Garden
The Tuileries are the largest and oldest public park in Paris. The gardens were an integral part of the palatial scheme created by the kings of France. With their landscaping, vistas, and sculptures, they provide…
View PostMusée du Louvre
The Louvre is one of the world’s largest museum and it’s so famous that I think it requires no introduction. It’s much bigger than it looks and it would take days to see the thousands…
View PostFrom French boulanger to ballet shoes
I just had to try out Poilane bakery! Poilâne is most famous for a round, two-kilogram sourdough country bread referred to as a pain Poilâne. Poilâne is perhaps one of the most famous names in the baking…
View PostJardin du Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Palace has a huge garden that is the largest public park in Paris. The garden contains just over a hundred statues, monuments, and fountains, scattered throughout the grounds. It’s beautiful and calm and in…
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