Summer in Paris is an interesting one. Sure, I love it as it’s quieter (Sicily appears to be the hot spot this year), I can ride my Vélib partout and there’s more room along the Seine for picnics. On the other hand it can be quite unbearable. I like the Read More
Forêt de Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau is well known for its beautiful château, but the huge forest just next door really deserves discovering. 25,000 hectares of nature and some 1600km of trails, the forest is a wonderful day trip from Paris. You can get lost amongst the trees and birds, like us yesterday! The diversity Read More
Sunday Visit – Château de Maisons
Finally we’ve made it to our last of the Châteaux to visit in the Île de France région, Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte. Around 1636, René de Longueil commissioned architect François Mansart to build a château on the land his family had owned since 1540. This estate remained in the Read More
Tourist Time Outside of Paris
We love having visitors! Not only do we love to be tourists in Paris with our guests, but we love to show them the outer regions and the not as visited sights. Plus fresh air and wide open spaces are often at the top of everyones list for the weekend! Read More
Domaine de Sceaux – Winter & Spring
We are very lucky to have the beautiful Domaine de Sceaux near us, easily accessible for my Sunday walk! We first came to visit in January and we were absolutely frozen. So lovely to visit in Spring and enjoy the beautiful blossoms. The parc, Château and the Musée de l’Ile Read More