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The cherry blossoms in Paris are so beautiful that I look forward to seeing them every year. Sometime between March and April, the beautiful white and pink hues of the cherry blossoms officially mark the beginning of Spring in Paris. The blossoms are currently in bloom and they are spectacular! Why not plan a picnic…
If you are looking for an easy and beautiful day trip from Paris, the Parc de Sceaux is a great choice. You can walk around the park, stop for a French picnic complete with baguette, cheese, wine and pastries, stop for a coffee and a homemade crème brulée at the café, visit the Chateau de…
Do not miss these 16 things to do in Lyon France! Lyon is one of our favorite cities we have ever visited. Below, you will find 16 reasons to visit Lyon. If you will be doing a lot of sightseeing in Paris, consider getting a Lyon City Pass which gives you access to 40+ activities in Lyon, including…
Sometimes it’s important to take a moment from the hustle and bustle of city life and plan a gorgeous spa day. Hugo and I were so excited to plan an entire afternoon at the Charme d’Orient Spa in the Marais recently complete with a couples Turkish bath experience, hammam and relaxing mint tea and dried fruits…
Traveling to Paris in February? Wondering what to do, what to wear, what weather to expect, where to eat and what souvenirs to bring home? I’ve got you covered! I’ve lived in Paris for over 20 years (20+ Februarys and counting!) and I’m sharing all of my expertise in this post to help you have…
Looking for non touristy things to do in Paris? Have you been to Paris several times? Do you live in Paris? Do you want to skip the tourist traps and experience Paris like a local? Do you want to get so familiar with Paris that you have your very own favorite Parisian coffee shop? This…
