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Hôtels Particuliers du Marais

The first goal on this trip to Paris was to see and hopefully photograph as many more Hôtels Particuliers du Marais (old Paris mansions in the Marais neighborhood) as I could find.  My first encounter with these old mansions in Paris intrigued me, so after reading a bit of their history, I wanted to try to locate as many as ...

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Château de Montsoreau

The Loire River is literally on the front steps of the Château de Montsoreau which dates from the 11th century. What a majestic setting! Villandry may have its gardens but Montsoreau has the beautiful Loire River.  In fact, it is so close to the Loire that it actually has its feet in the water – that is to say, it has ...

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Arles Provence Van Gogh

Come experience Arles Provence and Van Gogh through the eyes of Linda, one of our readers: One of the most memorable towns in Provence for me is Arles. I am a great fan of Vincent Van Gogh. In Arles you can pick up a walking tour map at the visitor’s center and tour the ten reproductions on easels depicting the actual ...

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Senlis France Day Tripping from Paris to Get Lost for the Day

Read my story in French » Even in our sleep deprived condition from the overseas flight it was so easy to get to Senlis France from Charles de Gaulle Airport. We rented a car and in less than 30 minutes we were in the Picardy Region literally halfway between Chantilly and Senlis. Half-way is really walking distance as it ...

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Saint-Sulpice – Paris’ Second Largest Church

Read my story in French » It was the Fontaine des Quatre Évêques (Four Bishops Fountain) that drew me in search of the Church of Saint-Sulpice. Located in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement, it was the lions that intrigued me.  The photo of the fountain I had seen with its four lions languidly draped over the ...

Fountain of Innocents – Place Joachim-du-Bellay

What a beautiful square and what a beautiful fountain… the Fountain of Innocents (La Fontaine des Innocents). The square is huge and shaded and a wonderful gathering place. The breeze on this hot summer day blows a spray of fountain water. Refreshed by the mist, you are quickly cooled and encouraged to sit and enjoy this ...

Saint-Jean d’Angély

My travel agenda usually has more things to see than are hours in the day, but I arrived in Saint-Jean d'Angély totally unprepared. I had been wandering through sunflower fields, taking photos, when I spotted the towers of the Royal Abbey Cathedral. I had no idea what town they were in but it wasn't difficult to follow them ...