Be sure to click to hear the music... Wow...what an amazing week this has been!! I have LOVED taking part in Anita's "France ~ Simply Irresistible" link party!! To wrap things up on the final day, I want to share my favorites among the many fascinating and delightful ... [Read More]
Vaux Le Vicomte
Our final 'voyage de jour' from Paris will be to the Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte... via Originally a small estate, Vaux le Vicomte was purchased in 1641 by Nicholas Fouquet, the finance minister for Louis XIV. In 1657, Fouquet commissioned the best of France to redesign the ... [Read More]
In the Footsteps of Monet – Giverny
via Whether you are a fan of the French Impressionists and Claude Monet or you just love beautiful gardens, you will enjoy this short day trip to Giverny. It is best to visit in the Spring when the gardens are at their most beautiful. One important note...you will not find much ... [Read More]
‘Voyage de Jour’ ~ Chartres
via Chartres, France is a small town about 80 km (50 miles) southwest of Paris best known for the Chartres Cathedral, a stunning Gothic cathedral built between 1193 and 1250. It is a pleasant and easy day trip from Paris and the cathedral, a UNESCO World ... [Read More]