After a lifetime of dreaming, it almost seemed unfair that I would have only two full days in Paris. There was no way we would be able to see everything and still make it to the airport on time. To…
Archives for April 2015
Paris by Night
Paris. It was a city I’d dreamt of visiting my entire life, and as I stepped of the TGV onto the platform of Gare du Nord, I felt a shiver of excitement. I was here at last. Dad rounded everyone up,…
Saying Goodbye To Chaumont
Our two and a half weeks visiting family in the French village of Chaumont flew by, and suddenly it was time to move on. Excited as I was to see Paris at last, I was not ready to say goodbye…
Gather Round The Table: French Cuisine
In addition to being a world-class destination known for its rich history, beautiful language and incredible architecture, France has some of the best food in the world. I daydream about returning to France every day, and I’d be lying if I told you those dreams were devoid of baguettes and Alouette.
Roaming in Beaune
Beaune is revered as the wine capital of France’s burgundy region. Like Langres, the city has existed since Roman times, and saw changes brought about during the Middle Ages, and later the Renaissance. As you can imagine, the city’s economy…