Shared between southern Switzerland and south eastern France, flows one of the most gorgeous and largest lakes known as Lake Geneva. Nestled away on the french side of its shore, are some of the most enchanting villages. Yvoire, is one such medieval village located between Geneva in Swiss and Evian Read more…
Annecy is located on the southeastern region of France, an overnight train ride or about a six hours car drive from Paris. Rightly named ‘ Pearl of the Alps ‘, Annecy is neither Amsterdam nor Venice ; it’s a place where the mountains meet the glorious lake on one side and Read more…
One of the most calm and beautiful places I’ve been to is this ; Zaanse Schans, a breathtaking part of Netherlands. Since we were on holiday at Amsterdam for a while, we planned a day trip to this region in north Holland. We were here in the month of March, Read more…
Musée du Louvre in Paris is housed in the Louvre Palace that was originally built as a fortress and later used as a royal residence. Home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the museum holds enormous number of decorative arts, paintings and sculptures that are centuries old. It also has Read more…
Welcome to Loire – the land of the royale! Loire is prominently known for the many well preserved Châteaux present in this region. It is located just a short drive away, about 2 hours south from Paris or you could take a fast train (35 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on Read more…
Reims is well known as the champagne wine growing region in France and has several champagne houses grand and small, some with cellars that even date back to the Roman era. Located northeast of Paris and just a 2 hours drive away, is the scenic city of Reims. You can Read more…
Welcome to a different side of Paris – a village nestled in a hill. The Montmartre district is distinctly identified with the Sacré Coeur church at its summit and the Moulin Rouge and its likes lining the foot of the hill. In between these, you could find a quiet cobblestone Read more…
One of the largest and most well-known churches in Paris; this is a 12th century catholic cathedral gorgeously constructed in French Gothic architectural style. The cathedral has an enormous and stunning façade. I suggest visiting this place early in the day (avoid crowds) to get a full-length photo from a Read more…
Enjoy an evening stroll on one of the most famous avenues in the world. Stretching from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, this 2km long avenue is one of the most beautiful and expensive avenues in Paris. It is flanked with luxury boutiques such as Louis Read more…
It’s true, Paris is lovely all year round. Each season brings with it a new look and experience; from winter markets spreading Christmas cheer, to spring time cherry blossoms that make the city appear like a princess dressed in pink lace, to the summer fun of picnics and runs or Read more…