If you only walk down Rue de la Huchette, you may run screaming from Paris’ Latin Quarter. That street is just so gaudy and jammed jowl to jowl with tourists. But the Latin Quarter isn’t just one touristy street. It’s eminently friendly and likable, if you know where to look. Its likability doesn’t emanate from … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the ravishing Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris. After the Musee d’Orsay, the Marmottan is the premiere destination for Impressionism in Paris. The Marmottan is a small almost secret museum in Paris tucked away in the 16th arrondissement. The museum is a veritable hidden gem in Paris. You won’t have to … Read more
Just outside the city limits lies a completely overlooked hidden gem in Paris — the fantastic Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis. In this Saint-Denis guide, you’ll discover everything to see at this overlooked religious gem. Saint-Denis is a French national treasure. The church is the birthplace of Gothic architecture. It heralded Europe’s transition from a clunky … Read more
The Musée d’Orsay is one of Paris’ true treasures and a must visit site on the Left Bank. In 2018, it was named the “best museum in the world” in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. There’s good reason. The Musée d’Orsay is housed in a beautiful converted Beaux-Arts railway station. The museum has the world’s … Read more
Looking for the top attractions in Paris’ beautiful Montmartre neighborhood? Look no further because I have the perfect guide. It gives you an overview of the storied history of Montmartre and tells you all the best things to see and do in this pretty Parisian neighborhood. Steeped in history and immortalized in art, Montmartre is … Read more
Planning a road trip in Europe? Here are my must know tips for renting a car and driving in Europe, to help you have a smooth journey. Nothing makes me happier than a European road trip. It’s by far my preferred way to travel through Europe. You can set your own itinerary, change it on … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the beautiful Pantheon, one of Paris’ historic landmarks. The Pantheon is a must see site in Paris’ Latin Quarter. The grand neoclassical basilica dominates, rather ironically, the artsy neighborhood. It was built after a king’s near death experience and celebrates the greatest dead heros of France. The building is a … Read more
Wondering if you can tour the Louvre virtually from home? Here’s my guide to exploring all the Louvre’s must see masterpieces online. If you love art, the Louvre is likely on your Paris or museum bucket list. The Louvre is the largest, busiest, most visited museum in the world. It displays 35,000 works of art … Read more
Paris, the wondrous City of Light shines year round. But it has a special appeal for me in winter. The crowds recede. You may have the city’s attractions and monuments mostly to yourself. In winter, Paris reminds me, ever so slightly, of my home base of Pittsburgh. Paris can be gray, overcast, and possibly wet … Read more
Are you a fan of Impressionism planning a trip to Paris? If so, this is the perfect 3 days in Paris itinerary for Impressionism lovers. Paris is known as the most romantic city in the world. Yet where it really shines is its artistic heritage. Paris is an absolute epicenter of Impressionism. The city has … Read more