Looking for some unusual things to do in Paris? Here’s my guide to the best small and (mostly) secret museums in Paris. Beyond the glittering I.M. Pei Pyramid at the Louvre lie some of Paris’ greatest treasures. You can peak into artist studios, ogle at themed collections, and enjoy in situ art in a glamorous … Read more
Need a break from the hurly burly of Paris? Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny are the perfect bucolic destination. Just 50 miles northwest of Paris, Giverny is an easy day trip or weekend getaway from Paris. Giverny is a one-of-a-kind pastoral paradise, born from a great artist’s obsession. It’s a must see site … Read more
Ready for a French fairytale? Here’s my guide to the 18 most beautiful towns in historic Normandy. Many of these pretty Normandy hamlets are easy day trips or weekend getaways from Paris. Parisians refer to Normandy as the “21st Arondissment” and its beautiful coastline as the “Parisian Riviera.” Normandy is also easily accessed from England. … Read more
Ready for a French fairytale? Here’s my guide to the 30+ of the most beautiful towns in Northern France for your bucket list. Northern France is a wonderful travel destination and one of the best places to road trip in France. Some of these beautiful towns in northern France can even be done as day … Read more
Looking for some excellent museums to put on your art bucket list? Here’s my guide to 30 of the world’s best small museums. Despite their size, these small museums have giant art collections. Great art often hides in less famous sites. These little gems preach quality over quantity. They boast magnificent — and sometimes overlooked … Read more
Looking for something cool to watch on TV? Here’s my guide to the 30 best films and documentaries for art lovers, culture vultures, and cinephiles in general. If you can’t go to a museum and don’t want to gaze at virtual museums on your computer, movies are the next best way to cyber experience art … Read more
Looking for some unusual things to do in Paris? Here’s my guide to discovering hidden gems and secrets spots in Paris. I love Paris. I’m a Francophile of the highest order and it’s my favorite city in the world. Paris is cultured, sophisticated, and lives up to its hype. I’ve visited many times, and wish … Read more
Looking for some places to visit near Paris without crowds? Here’s my guide to 18 of the best secret and unusual day trips from Paris. If you’re visiting the City of Light, you’ve discovered that Paris can be intense. You’ll be jowl to jowl with people queuing up to see the Mona Lisa or the … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the glamorous Opera Garnier in Paris. The opera house is a must visit attraction in the 9th arrondissement. A creation of Charles Garnier, it was part of Napoleon’s great makeover of Paris. It’s highly decorative, a mix of Beaux-Arts symmetry and Baroque and Renaissance elements. Visiting Paris’ Opera Garnier is … Read more
Here’s my guide to the 15+ most beautiful churches in Paris. Some of Paris’ most popular attractions are its religious buildings. Paris’ churches have a spectacular diversity of style — from Romanesque to Gothic to Baroque. Some of them hold important tombs. Others sport spectacular domes, stained glass, and beautiful frescos. Notre Dame may be … Read more