Visiting the Louvre: 11 Mistakes to Avoid for a Painless Visit!

Visiting the Louvre: 11 Mistakes to Avoid for a Painless Visit!

As the French call it, Le Louvre (short for Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre, quite a mouthful!) is perhaps the world’s most inspiring museum. For many travelers, a visit to the Louvre is something they simply cannot miss when in Paris! Housing countless pieces of art and objects from ancient civilizations, visiting the Louvre can be…

Nice Itinerary: How to Make the Most of 2 Days in Nice!

Nice Itinerary: How to Make the Most of 2 Days in Nice!

Nestled on the luxurious French Riviera, the vibrant city of Nice charms visitors with its turquoise waters, stunning beaches, and an overall artistic allure. While you could easily spend a whole week wandering around the streets of this coastal gem, our 2-Day itinerary is your perfect guide if your time on the Riviera is limited….

Provence Road Trip: 5 Day Itinerary through Provence’s Cities & Towns

Provence Road Trip: 5 Day Itinerary through Provence’s Cities & Towns

With its natural beauty illuminated by the gentle Mediterranean sun that pours over the coastline in a blaze of vibrant colors, and the iconic lavender fields stretching to the horizon, it’s easy to see why La Provence has long been celebrated and admired for its natural treasures and artistic allure. From the ancient Roman ruins…

16 Charming & Cozy Places to Visit in France in Winter

16 Charming & Cozy Places to Visit in France in Winter

Winter can be a tough time of year, especially if you’re just stuck at home in the same old routines, but there’s one surefire cure – a winter escape!  And, when you’re looking for a perfect destination to escape life as usual, it’s impossible to find somewhere better than France. No matter if you’re looking…

3 Best Impressionist Museums in Paris + Key Works to Look Out For!

3 Best Impressionist Museums in Paris + Key Works to Look Out For!

Considered the birthplace of Impressionism, Paris is home to some of the most prestigious Impressionist masterpieces in the world.  Most notably, these works include Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe by Edouard Manet, Les Danseuses by Edgar Degas, and of course, Les Nymphéas by Claude Monet.  Before we dive into our in-depth guide of the best Impressionist…

15 Best French Wines Worth Trying (Picked By a Wine Geek!)

From the stunning vineyards of Bordeaux to the sun-drenched hills of Provence, French wine is are varied and complex as its landscape.  Each region, with its unique terroir and traditions, adds something unique to the complex blend of flavors and aromas we associate with French wine. But why French wine? What’s so special about that? …

2 Days in Bordeaux: Itinerary for a Wine-Fueled Weekend!

2 Days in Bordeaux: Itinerary for a Wine-Fueled Weekend!

Beloved for its marvelous architecture, captivating history, rich culture and world-famous wine, Bordeaux is the perfect destination in France for a weekend getaway. Though to be honest, you could easily spend a week or more in Bordeaux — once you’ve visited, it keeps calling you back again and again, because it captures your heart easily….