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When we were in Paris in the spring and mentioned to Parisians that we encountered that we planned to spend a day at the new Frank Gehry designed Art Center built by Foundation Louis Vuitton, we got the same response. “It’s all about the building, not the art.” Blogger’s note: This...
When I look back at my photos I am amazed with all we were able to see and do during a week in France in September. Paris is a city for Art Experiences A standout in Paris was the Atelier des Lumieres This is a fantastic digital art show in the 11th Arr in […]
On the plane to Paris in September I happened to read an interesting article in Vogue Magazine. It seemed appropriate to pick one up as I headed to the Fashion Capital of the World. A writer started her article with all the gloomy news in the world. Then she moved into the theme “Things that...
Last September I enjoyed a week at a Photography Retreat in what I’d call “The Other Burgundy.” Most of the time, when we think of Burgundy, France, we visualize acres of vineyards, beautiful rows of grapevines in a patchwork of shades of greens. I enjoyed a week in...
Brittany is my new favorite place in France. After Paris, of course. After enjoying five days on the Brittany peninsula, I am hot to go back to visit more. So, if you are wondering where it is, here’s a map. Brittany was originally an area where the Celts and folks from Great Britain...
I admit it. I’m a Castle-a-Day kind of girl. I love castles, ever since my first trip overseas when I was a newly-wed. My college sweetheart and I took our wedding present money and went to Europe on the “Europe on $5 to $10 a day” program. Folks my age will remember that book. We...
We have a new reason for calling Paris the City of Light—the dazzling Atelier des Lumieres. The spanking new digital art museum located in a historic factory in the 11th arr explodes with light, images and sound giving new meaning to the ages old Paris designation. Talk of the Town...
I have often heard about the big cemetery—Pere Lachaise—in Paris, but frankly, I’ve had no desire to go there. I really didn’t get it. Why would you want to traipse through gravestones? But friend after friend ventured to the 11th arrondissement, coming back with reports of a fascinating place...
Rue des Martyrs: “ A half mile of magic” says New York Times writer. I keep an ongoing list of places to visit called “Next Trip Paris.” Rue des Martyrs was on this list for a number of years, unfortunately not making the cut until last fall. So, what’s the big deal? Well, it’s a […]
Over-tourism is changing our travel experiences . What is it and why? A hot topic in the travel world, Over-tourism is the term used when too many tourists jam a destination or the area gets destroyed or damaged. Locals are protesting the impact on their neighborhoods or scenic areas. I’m...