Paris – the city of love, the city of food, and the city of fashion. This is what dreams are made of right? Truth be told, I’ve been to Paris once before with my family, about 10 years ago, and I wasn’t all that blown away. Perhaps it was the weather? We were there in December, and the grey sky and rainy days didn’t do all that much for the atmosphere. I’m not saying that I hated it. In fact, I still enjoyed my time there but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. We visited Rome during the same trip and I was far more intrigued by Italy. Nevertheless, I have always said that I would love to experience Paris for the weekend again. This time is during the Spring or Summer. After all, it is one of the most iconic cities in the world. This time around, Paris absolutely blew me away. Continue reading “Paris For The Weekend: Guide To The City Love”

When travelling anywhere during the winter season, packing can feel like a real struggle. When planning a trip to the French Riviera during winter it can feel like an even bigger struggle, since we tend to think of summer sunshine, tropical beaches, and high-end fashion when we think about this dreamy destination. What to pack for a winter trip to the French Riviera is a concern for many wandering souls. Continue reading “What to pack for a winter trip to the French Riviera”

The Palace of Versailles is perhaps the best-known chateau in France. The former home of French Kings is a World Heritage Site and is visited by millions of people each year. While visiting the Palace itself is said to be an extraordinary experience, the Gardens of Versailles draw as much attention if not more. The gardens span across 800 hectares and are a magnificent sight to behold. They seem to go on into infinity, boast perfectly symmetrical, maze-like hedges, and comprise 50 fountains. But, it gets even better – the Palace of Versailles fountain show.

The fountain shows of Versailles have been an irresistible event for families and tourists for over 350 years. Since we had such a short stay in Paris, our time was limited and we didn’t make it into the Palace. But, we made sure not to miss the Palace of Versailles fountain show. During the spring and summer months, the historic fountains come alive to baroque tunes in a charming musical show. The fountains add such charm to the already beautiful gardens and many of them are masterpieces of architecture themselves.

The Palace of Versailles fountain show is an incredible way to explore and admire the fountains and groves as the fascinating water features dance to the sound of music. This was easily one of our favorite experiences during our recent Paris trip. Here is everything you need to know about taking this tour. Continue reading “Palace of Versailles fountain show: Everything you need to know”